Olay Moisture Ribbons Plus Body Wash Shea Butter + Peony Blossom

Olay Moisture Ribbons Plus Body Wash Shea Butter + Peony Blossom

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium trideceth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“It's Olay's most indulgent moisturizing body wash, wrapping your body in a luxurious, rich lather.”
Source: Walgreens

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, glyceryl oleate, sodium trideceth sulfate, trideceth-3, xanthan gum) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine, glyceryl oleate

Sodium trideceth sulfateEffect: High~4.7–7.1%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~1.8–2.7%
Trideceth-3Effect: High~0.9–1.35%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.35–0.85%
Glyceryl oleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.15–0.55%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Parfum, Methylchloroisothiazolinone + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~1.8–2.7%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.1–1.6%est.
Glyceryl oleateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
MethylchloroisothiazolinoneA preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmeticsHigh~0.00075–0.0015%est.
MethylisothiazolinoneA preservative. Is a frequent allergenHigh~0.00075–0.0015%est.
Ci 15850A red colorantHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.Medium~1.6–2.4%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.8–1.2%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.2–0.8%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.5%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.1–0.3%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals3/5~0.1–0.4%est.
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.2/5~1.6–2.4%est.
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Petrolatum~4.7–7.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

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Sodium trideceth sulfate~4.7–7.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Paraffinum liquidum~2.8–4.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

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Sodium chloride~2–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Glycine soja oil~1.6–2.4%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~1.8–2.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Parfum~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Trideceth-3~0.9–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium citrate~0.8–1.2%
Irritant · medium
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

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Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Xanthan gum~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Citric acid~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Disodium edta~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Bht~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Glyceryl oleate~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.1–0.4%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Methylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics

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Methylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Is a frequent allergen

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Ci 15850~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A red colorant

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Ingredient list view

Water, Petrolatum, Sodium trideceth sulfate, Paraffinum liquidum, Sodium chloride, Glycine soja oil, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Parfum, Trideceth-3, Sodium citrate, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Sodium benzoate, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Bht, Glyceryl oleate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Ci 15850

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