Molton Brown Lime and Patchouli Fine Liquid Hand Wash
Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 3 moreCan be harsh
“The hand wash is formulated to gently cleanse away dirt and build-up while enveloping the skin in a delicate scent.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Parfum, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium laureth sulfate~11–14%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateCocamidopropyl betaine~6–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betainePropylene glycol~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolLaureth-7 citrate~2.4–3%
Glycerin~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCoco-glucoside~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideParfum~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilPolyquaternium-7~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Lonicera caprifolium flower extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera caprifolium flower extractLonicera japonica flower extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera japonica flower extractEthylhexyl salicylate~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about Ethylhexyl salicylateButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneDiethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize the product formulation
More about Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonateLimonene~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.4–0.6%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.35–0.6%
Amyl cinnamal~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hydroxycitronellal~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalEugenol~0.25–0.5%
Tocopherol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolSodium phytate~0.3–0.5%
Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateSodium benzoate~0.25–0.45%
Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCitric acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.3%
Peg-18 glyceryl oleate/cocoate~0.15–0.3%
Sodium chloride~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideHydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrateAlcohol denat.~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Ci 19140~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Propylene glycol, Laureth-7 citrate, Glycerin, Coco-glucoside, Parfum, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Polyquaternium-7, Lonicera caprifolium flower extract, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, Limonene, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamal, Amyl cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Eugenol, Tocopherol, Sodium phytate, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Peg-18 glyceryl oleate/cocoate, Sodium chloride, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Alcohol denat., Ci 19140
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Molton BrownLime and Patchouli Fine Liquid Hand WashYOUR PRODUCT | BaleaCream Soap Ginger Lemon | Anne SemoninMemoires d'Ete Refreshing Hand Wash | VotaryHand Wash - Rosemary Chia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 35% | 34% |
| Price | — | $2.49 | $38.36 | $56.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Betaine | Chondrus Crispus Extract | Glyceryl Oleate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
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- 6Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
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