Molton Brown Suede Orris Enveloping Bathing Oil

Molton Brown Suede Orris Enveloping Bathing Oil

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 5 more
Works
What the product description says
“Infused with argan oil, the bathing elixir is designed to condition the skin’s surface and promote hydration.”
Source: Skinstore

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.

Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function~22–33%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~3.4–5.1%
Ricinus communis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: 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~2.7–4%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~0.15–0.7%
Tridecyl trimellitate· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~4.7–7%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~1–1.5%
Argania spinosa kernel oilUnder-dosedAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties~0.8–1.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 strong irritants: Parfum, Alpha-isomethyl ionone + 6 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 14 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~3.7–5.6%est.
Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~1.7–2.6%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~1.4–2.1%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.95–1.4%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.6–1.35%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.45–1.1%est.
Butylphenyl methylpropionalA fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.95%est.
Cinnamyl alcohol—High~0.35–0.8%est.
Tridecyl trimellitateUsed to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~4.7–7%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~3.4–5.1%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~2.7–4%est.
Argania spinosa kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.8–1.25%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~22–33%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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C12-13 pareth-3~5.7–8.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Tridecyl trimellitate~4.7–7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Parfum~3.7–5.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~3.4–5.1%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Ricinus communis seed oil~2.7–4%
Key activeIrritant · 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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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~1.7–2.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Hexyl cinnamal~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Tocopherol~1–1.5%
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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Limonene~0.95–1.4%
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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Citronellol~0.6–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Argania spinosa kernel oil~0.8–1.25%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties

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Geraniol~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Cinnamyl alcohol~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Water~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~0.15–0.7%
Key active
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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Iris florentina root extract~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Citric acid~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Helianthus annuus seed oil, C12-13 pareth-3, Tridecyl trimellitate, Parfum, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ricinus communis seed oil, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Hexyl cinnamal, Tocopherol, Limonene, Citronellol, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Geraniol, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Cinnamyl alcohol, Water, Glycerin, Iris florentina root extract, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate

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Shared key ingredients—5 of 65 of 65 of 6
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