Olay Ultra Moisture Body Wash Coconut Oil

Olay Ultra Moisture Body Wash Coconut Oil

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium trideceth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Ultra Moisture Body Wash Coconut Oil”
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~5.4–6.5%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~3.1–3.8%
Trideceth-3Effect: High~1.9–2.3%
Glyceryl oleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.5–0.75%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.5–0.75%
Anti-blemish
Side benefit · Niacinamide
Works 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.

NiacinamideHeroEffect: HighIs 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~1.4–1.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 strong irritants: Parfum, Coumarin + 4 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 14 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~3.1–3.8%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.5–1.8%est.
Glyceryl oleateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–0.75%est.
CoumarinA fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.65%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.3–0.6%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.4%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 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.1–0.15%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~0.65–1%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.45–0.7%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Ci 17200A red colorantMedium~0.05–0.1%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 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
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.95–1.15%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Petrolatum~4.8–5.8%
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~5.4–6.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium chloride~3–3.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~3.1–3.8%
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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Trideceth-3~1.9–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Parfum~1.5–1.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Niacinamide~1.4–1.7%
Hero · Anti-blemish
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Evens skin toneAnti-agingMoisturizingAnti-blemishReduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterialReduces redness

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

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Sodium hyaluronate~1.1–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Cocos nucifera oil~0.95–1.15%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Sodium citrate~0.65–1%
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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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Xanthan gum~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Glyceryl oleate~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Hexamethylindanopyran~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Disodium edta~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Coumarin~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Citric acid~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.3–0.55%
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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Linalool~0.25–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citrus aurantium peel oil~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Isoeugenyl acetate~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Linalyl acetate~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Vanillin~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Vanillin
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 19140~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Ci 17200~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A red colorant

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Ingredient list view

Water, Petrolatum, Sodium trideceth sulfate, Sodium chloride, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Trideceth-3, Parfum, Niacinamide, Sodium hyaluronate, Cocos nucifera oil, Sodium citrate, Sodium benzoate, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Xanthan gum, Glyceryl oleate, Hexamethylindanopyran, Disodium edta, Coumarin, Hexyl cinnamal, Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Citric acid, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Linalool, Citrus aurantium peel oil, Isoeugenyl acetate, Linalyl acetate, Vanillin, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Ci 19140, Ci 17200

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