Works for
CleansingSodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Lauryl glucoside + 5 moreCan be harsh
“Body Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate.
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?
Irritancy12 strong irritants: Parfum, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract + 10 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate~10–13%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateLauryl glucoside~4.7–5.7%
Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate~3.6–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionateCocamidopropyl betaine~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineGlycerin~2–2.4%
- 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 GlycerinSodium methyl oleoyl taurate~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium methyl oleoyl taurateDecyl glucoside~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideSodium lauroyl sarcosinate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateParfum~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl alcohol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCitric acid~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium chloride~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinatePogostemon cablin oil~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Sodium phytate~0.4–0.6%
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Maltodextrin~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinArtemisia pallens flower oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cinnamomum camphora oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cinnamomum camphora linalooliferum wood oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantifolia oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus limon peel extract~0.25–0.45%
Elettaria cardamomum seed oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eucalyptus globulus oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and sensitizing
More about Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oilIllicium verum fruit/seed oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula hybrida oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
More about Lavandula hybrida oilMyristica fragrans kernel oil~0.1–0.25%
Ocimum basilicum oil~0.1–0.15%
Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.1–0.15%
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractLimonene~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Lauryl glucoside, Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Sodium methyl oleoyl taurate, Decyl glucoside, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Parfum, Benzyl alcohol, Citric acid, Sodium chloride, Potassium sorbate, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Pogostemon cablin oil, Sodium benzoate, Sodium phytate, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract, Maltodextrin, Artemisia pallens flower oil, Cinnamomum camphora oil, Cinnamomum camphora linalooliferum wood oil, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Citrus limon peel extract, Elettaria cardamomum seed oil, Eucalyptus globulus oil, Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil, Illicium verum fruit/seed oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Myristica fragrans kernel oil, Ocimum basilicum oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Limonene
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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.
| Murdock LondonBody WashYOUR PRODUCT | BulldogLemon & Bergamot Shower Gel | maudeWash Gel Nettoyant Intime | AunéaFace & Body Cleansing Gel | |
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| Match | — | 43% | 41% | 41% |
| Price | $21.00 | $4.28−$16.72 | — | $10.96−$10.04 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Pca | Niacinamide | Shea Butter Polyglyceryl-6 Esters |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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