Molton Brown Marvellous Mandarin and Spice Fine Liquid Hand Wash
Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 2 moreCan be harsh
“Marvellous Mandarin and Spice Fine Liquid Hand Wash”
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?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Citrus aurantium dulcis seed oil + 5 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~10–13%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfatePropylene glycol~4.1–5.1%
- 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 glycolC12-13 pareth-9~2.8–3.4%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineParfum~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAcrylates copolymer~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerGlycerin~1.5–1.8%
- 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~1.2–1.4%
- 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-glucosideSodium hydroxide~0.95–1.2%
Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateCalcium sodium borosilicate~0.65–0.95%
Citrus aurantium dulcis seed oil~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tin oxide~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideCitric acid~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Citral~0.25–0.45%
Coumarin~0.2–0.4%
Eugenol~0.15–0.3%
Limonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.2%
Ci 42090~0.1–0.25%
Ci 77491~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Ci 17200~0.05–0.1%
Ci 14700~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Propylene glycol, C12-13 pareth-9, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Parfum, Acrylates copolymer, Glycerin, Coco-glucoside, Sodium hydroxide, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Calcium sodium borosilicate, Citrus aurantium dulcis seed oil, Tin oxide, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Citral, Coumarin, Eugenol, Limonene, Linalool, Ci 42090, Ci 77491, Ci 17200, Ci 14700
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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 BrownMarvellous Mandarin and Spice Fine Liquid Hand WashYOUR PRODUCT | BaleaCream Soap Ginger Lemon | DialLiquid Hand Soap Miracle Oil | PalmoliveAloe Vera & Chamomile Liquid Hand Wash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | — | $2.49 | $19.67 | $6.58 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Betaine | Cocamide Mea | Benzophenone-4 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 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
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