Molton Brown Re-charge Black Pepper Bath & Shower Gel
Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 5 moreCan be harsh
“Re-charge Black Pepper Bath & Shower Gel”
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, Citral + 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~11–14%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateCocamidopropyl betaine~6.1–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineParfum~2.9–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPropylene glycol~2.2–2.7%
- 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~2–2.4%
Coco-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-glucosideGlycerin~1.4–1.8%
- 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 GlycerinPiper nigrum fruit oil~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilEthylhexyl salicylate~1.1–1.4%
- 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 salicylatePolyquaternium-7~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateCitric acid~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~0.6–0.9%
- 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~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize the product formulation
More about Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonateSodium phytate~0.4–0.65%
Lonicera caprifolium flower extract~0.3–0.55%
- 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 extractTocopherol~0.3–0.6%
- 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 TocopherolLonicera japonica flower extract~0.3–0.55%
- 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 extractPeg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearatePpg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide~0.25–0.5%
Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.45%
Potassium sorbate~0.25–0.45%
Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCitral~0.15–0.3%
Citronellol~0.15–0.25%
Coumarin~0.1–0.2%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalLimonene~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.15%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.1%
Ci 14700~0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Parfum, Propylene glycol, Laureth-7 citrate, Coco-glucoside, Glycerin, Piper nigrum fruit oil, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Polyquaternium-7, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Citric acid, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, Sodium phytate, Lonicera caprifolium flower extract, Tocopherol, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, Ppg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Citral, Citronellol, Coumarin, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool, Ci 42090, 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 BrownRe-charge Black Pepper Bath & Shower GelYOUR PRODUCT | PalmoliveNaturals Milk & Honey Shower Gel Cream | NiveaDeep Shower Gel | BaleaVanilla Coconut Shower Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 41% | 40% |
| Price | $37.00 | $1.32−$35.68 | $3.07−$33.93 | $1.99−$35.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 10 | 4 of 10 | 5 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Glyceryl Oleate | Kaolin | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: BABE LABORATORIOS Intimate Hygiene GelLe Petit Marseillais Extra Gentle Bath and Shower Gel White Peach and Nectarine Organic
Product summary
"Molton Brown - Re-charge Black Pepper Bath & Shower Gel" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 2.00% - 2.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Molton Brown" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails at around 24.73£ in the United Kingdom and for 43.80CA$ in Canada.
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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
- 5Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
- 6
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