Molton Brown Muddled Plum Body Lotion

Molton Brown Muddled Plum Body Lotion

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Cetearyl alcohol, Isohexadecane + 9 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Nurture your body with a rich and luxurious treatment using Molton Brown Muddled Plum Body Lotion . The opulent, lightweight formula gently cleanses and moisturises skin to leave it refreshed and silky-smooth to the touch.”
Source: Mankind

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (ceteareth-20, cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, hydrogenated castor oil, isohexadecane, palmitic acid, polysorbate 80, sorbitan caprylate, sorbitan oleate, xanthan gum) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~1–1.3%
IsohexadecaneEffect: HighImproves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent~0.5–0.7%
Ceteareth-20Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties~0.45–0.65%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~0.3–0.55%
Palmitic acidEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~0.3–0.55%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.25–0.45%
Hydrogenated castor oilEffect: HighA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency~0.25–0.5%
Polysorbate 80Effect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.25–0.5%
Sorbitan caprylateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.25–0.5%
Sorbitan oleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.25–0.45%
Stearic acidEffect: High, below effective doseHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~0.4–0.65%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 4 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 18 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.5–1.9%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
CoumarinA fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
HydroxycitronellalA fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
Macadamia ternifolia seed oilPlant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredientsMedium~4.1–5%est.
Ricinus communis seed oilA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistencyMedium~1.5–1.8%est.
Crambe abyssinica seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~1.2–1.4%est.
Prunus domestica fruit extractA plant extract. Might have some antioxidant propertiesMedium~0.65–1%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.4–0.65%est.
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.Medium~0.4–0.65%est.
Ceteareth-20Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient propertiesMedium~0.45–0.65%est.
Sorbitan caprylateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Sorbitan oleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Hydrogenated castor oilA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistencyMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Benzoic acidA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05%est.
Comedogenic
5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
5 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals3/5~2–2.4%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~1–1.3%est.
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.2/5~0.4–0.65%est.
Ceteareth-20Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties2/5~0.45–0.65%est.
Sorbitan oleateHelps oil and water mix together2/5~0.25–0.45%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.8–5.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Macadamia ternifolia seed oil~4.1–5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients

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C12-15 alkyl benzoate~3.1–3.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

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Propylheptyl caprylate~2.3–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~2–2.4%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Parfum~1.5–1.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ricinus communis seed oil~1.5–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency

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Crambe abyssinica seed oil~1.2–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Cetearyl alcohol~1–1.3%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Prunus domestica fruit extract~0.65–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A plant extract. Might have some antioxidant properties

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Prunus domestica
Not recognized
Copernicia cerifera wax~0.65–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

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Copernicia cerifera cera~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Brazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Copernicia cerifera wax~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.4–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Glycine soja oil~0.4–0.65%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

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Isohexadecane~0.5–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent

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Ceteareth-20~0.45–0.65%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties

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Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Stearic acid~0.4–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Sorbitan caprylate~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Palmitic acid~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

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Glyceryl stearate~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Xanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Polysorbate 80~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Sorbitan oleate~0.25–0.45%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Hydrogenated castor oil~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency

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Limonene~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Coumarin~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating

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Eugenol~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Hydroxycitronellal~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating

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Tocopherol~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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

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Propanediol~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Benzoic acid~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Citric acid~0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Propylheptyl caprylate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Parfum, Ricinus communis seed oil, Crambe abyssinica seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Prunus domestica fruit extract, Unknown, Copernicia cerifera wax, Copernicia cerifera cera, Copernicia cerifera wax, Sodium hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycine soja oil, Isohexadecane, Ceteareth-20, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Stearic acid, Sorbitan caprylate, Palmitic acid, Glyceryl stearate, Xanthan gum, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan oleate, Hydrogenated castor oil, Limonene, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Coumarin, Eugenol, Hydroxycitronellal, Tocopherol, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid

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