Neutrogena Rainbath Refreshing Shower and Bath Gel - Original
Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 2 moreCan be harsh
“Rainbath Refreshing Shower and Bath Gel - Original”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Parfum, Dmdm hydantoin + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium laureth sulfate~12–14%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateCocamidopropyl betaine~5.9–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSodium chloride~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideParfum~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPolysorbate 20~1.8–2.1%
Peg-80 sorbitan laurate~1.4–1.8%
Tetrasodium edta~1.1–1.4%
Citric acid~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDmdm hydantoin~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritating
More about Dmdm hydantoinSodium hydroxide~0.65–0.95%
Propylene glycol~0.5–0.75%
- 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 glycolCi 19140~0.4–0.6%
Ci 16035~0.3–0.55%
Ci 42090~0.25–0.45%
Coumarin~0.15–0.25%
Geraniol~0.1–0.15%
Limonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05%
Citronellol~0.01–0.05%
Benzyl salicylate~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium chloride, Parfum, Polysorbate 20, Peg-80 sorbitan laurate, Tetrasodium edta, Citric acid, Dmdm hydantoin, Sodium hydroxide, Propylene glycol, Ci 19140, Ci 16035, Ci 42090, Coumarin, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Benzyl salicylate
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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.
| NeutrogenaRainbath Refreshing Shower and Bath Gel - OriginalYOUR PRODUCT | BHAWARich Olive Shower Gel | The Body ShopFresh Raspberry Shower Gel | Archipelago BotanicalsMorning Mint Body Wash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 47% | 46% | 44% |
| Price | $14.98 | $27.40+$12.42 | $15.86+$0.88 | $20.00+$5.02 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Glycerin | Glycerin | Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 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
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