Olay Fresh Outlast Body Wash Notes of Orchid & Black Currant
Works for
CleansingSodium lauryl sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 2 moreCan be harsh
“Fresh Outlast Body Wash Notes of Orchid & Black Currant”
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 lauryl 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.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · NiacinamideWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium 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 lauryl sulfate~12–15%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
More about Sodium lauryl 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 ParfumSodium 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 chlorideNiacinamide~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Sodium citrate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateBenzyl alcohol~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSodium xylenesulfonate~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Sodium salicylate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
The salt of salicylic acid. Helps exfoliate the upper layer of the skin. Can also work to preserve cosmetic products
More about Sodium salicylateGlycol distearate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateCitric acid~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidHydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseDisodium edta~0.2–0.35%
Panthenol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCi 17200~0.1–0.15%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Parfum, Sodium chloride, Niacinamide, Sodium benzoate, Sodium citrate, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium xylenesulfonate, Sodium salicylate, Glycol distearate, Citric acid, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Disodium edta, Panthenol, Ci 17200, Ci 42090
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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.
| OlayFresh Outlast Body Wash Notes of Orchid & Black CurrantYOUR PRODUCT | La Roche-PosayLipikar Syndet Shower Body Gel | NaturiumThe Purifier Niacinamide Serum Body Wash | LACURAFoaming Gel Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 85% | 84% | 77% |
| Price | — | $19.45 | $15.56 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 6 | 2 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Glycerin | Glycerin |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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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.
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- 3Three clinical studies showing the anti-aging benefits of sodium salicylate in human skinpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 5
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