Molton Brown Oudh Accord and Gold Body Wash

Molton Brown Oudh Accord and Gold Body Wash

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 3 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Oudh Accord and Gold Body Wash”
From product name

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.

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.

Sodium laureth sulfateEffect: HighWorks as a foaming cleansing agent~11–14%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~2.5–3%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~2.2–2.7%
Polysorbate 20Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.6–1.9%
Peg-18 glyceryl oleate/cocoateEffect: High~0.95–1.15%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 strong irritants: Parfum, Coumarin + 6 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 21 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agentHigh~11–14%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~2.9–3.6%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~2.5–3%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.65–0.95%est.
CoumarinA fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.45–0.65%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.35–0.65%est.
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateOctinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritatingHigh~0.55–0.85%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Cinnamyl alcohol—High~0.3–0.55%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
Acrylates copolymerUsed to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~4.9–6%est.
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~2.2–2.7%est.
Ppg-26-buteth-26Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.5–0.7%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.45–0.7%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneAvobenzone. 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.Medium~0.45–0.65%est.
GoldA colorant. Does not have any proven benefits in skinMedium~0.15–0.25%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 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
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agent2/5~11–14%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium laureth sulfate~11–14%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Acrylates copolymer~4.9–6%
Irritant · medium
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

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Parfum~2.9–3.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~2.2–2.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~2.5–3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Polysorbate 20~1.6–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Benzyl alcohol~0.65–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Peg-18 glyceryl oleate/cocoate~0.95–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium hydroxide~0.7–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Sodium chloride~0.65–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Caramel~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Sodium phytate~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Ppg-26-buteth-26~0.5–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps oil and water mix together

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Coumarin~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Limonene~0.35–0.65%
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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Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate~0.55–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Sun protection

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Cinnamyl alcohol~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Glycerin~0.35–0.6%
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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Linalool~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Eugenol~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Citric acid~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Pentylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Sun protection

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.

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Ethylhexyl salicylate~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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

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Alcohol denat.~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterialAnti-agingMoisturizingEvens skin toneAnti-blemish

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

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Gold~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant. Does not have any proven benefits in skin

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Terminalia arjuna extract~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Copper powder~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Silver~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Acrylates copolymer, Parfum, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl alcohol, Peg-18 glyceryl oleate/cocoate, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium chloride, Caramel, Sodium phytate, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Ethylhexylglycerin, Coumarin, Limonene, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Hexyl cinnamal, Cinnamyl alcohol, Glycerin, Linalool, Eugenol, Citric acid, Pentylene glycol, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Alcohol denat., Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Gold, Terminalia arjuna extract, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Copper powder, Silver

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