Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 4 moreCan be harsh
“Nature Fresh Watermelon 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?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Mentha piperita leaf extract, Benzyl salicylate + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 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~6.1–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineCoco-glucoside~4.1–5%
- 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-glucosideSodium chloride~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilCitrullus lanatus fruit extract~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound
More about Citrullus lanatus fruit extractMentha piperita leaf extract~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha piperita leaf extractCocos nucifera fruit extract~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera fruit extractHydrogenated lecithin~0.8–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinGlycerin~0.65–1%
- 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 GlycerinCitric acid~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidGlycol distearate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateLaureth-4~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Laureth-4Propylene glycol~0.45–0.65%
- 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 glycolSodium sulfate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations
More about Sodium sulfateDenatonium benzoate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Trisodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Benzyl alcohol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBenzyl salicylate~0.2–0.35%
Linalool~0.15–0.3%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.25%
Parfum~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 10316~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 42090~0.1–0.15%
Ci 61570~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 15985~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Coco-glucoside, Sodium chloride, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Glycerin, Citric acid, Glycol distearate, Laureth-4, Propylene glycol, Sodium sulfate, Denatonium benzoate, Sodium benzoate, Trisodium edta, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamal, Parfum, Ci 10316, Ci 42090, Ci 61570, Ci 15985
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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.
| NiveaNature Fresh Watermelon Shower GelYOUR PRODUCT | BaleaVanilla Coconut Shower Cream | PalmoliveNaturals Body Wash Milk & Cherry Blossom Shower Gel | CetaphilUltra Gentle Sensitive Body Wash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% | 43% | 41% |
| Price | — | $1.99 | — | $25.73 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 5 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Benzophenone-4 | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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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
- 2
- 3Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
- 4
- 5Analyzing Lycopene Content in Fruitssciencedirect.com
- 6
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