Pai Skincare Gentle Genius Camellia and Bergamot Body Wash
Works for
CleansingDecyl glucoside, Polyglyceryl-4 oleyl ether olivate + 5 moreCan be harsh
“Gentle Genius Camellia and Bergamot Body Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, glyceryl oleate.
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?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Rosa damascena extract, Sodium anisate + 4 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%
Decyl glucoside~8.4–10.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideGlycerin~4.2–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinPolyglyceryl-4 oleyl ether olivate~3.2–3.9%
Lactobacillus~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation
More about LactobacillusCoco-glucoside~2.1–2.6%
- 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-glucosideGlyceryl oleate~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateCamellia oleifera seed oil~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
More about Camellia oleifera seed oilCamellia japonica seed oil~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia japonica seed oilOlive oil polyglyceryl-3 esters~0.95–1.15%
Ricinus communis seed oil~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilMangifera indica fruit extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. There is no evidence of other benefits in skin
More about Mangifera indica fruit extractMangifera indica seed extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cocos nucifera fruit extract~0.5–0.75%
- 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 extractAcacia senegal gum~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumSchisandra sphenanthera fruit extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa damascena extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractChondrus crispus powder~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A powder from red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus powderCarrageenan~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanXanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLecithin~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinTocopherol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolSodium levulinate~0.25–0.45%
Lactic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidPotassium sorbate~0.25–0.45%
Citric acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium anisate~0.2–0.4%
Citrus aurantifolia oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilHydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrateAscorbyl palmitate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateLimonene~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Decyl glucoside, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 oleyl ether olivate, Lactobacillus, Coco-glucoside, Glyceryl oleate, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Camellia japonica seed oil, Olive oil polyglyceryl-3 esters, Ricinus communis seed oil, Mangifera indica fruit extract, Mangifera indica seed extract, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Acacia senegal gum, Schisandra sphenanthera fruit extract, Rosa damascena extract, Chondrus crispus powder, Carrageenan, Xanthan gum, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Sodium levulinate, Lactic acid, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Sodium anisate, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Limonene, Linalool, Unknown
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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.
| Pai SkincareGentle Genius Camellia and Bergamot Body WashYOUR PRODUCT | SanexBiomeprotect Pro Hydrate Shower Gel | Luna DailyThe Hydrating Everywhere Spray-To-Wipe - With Prebiotics, Vitamins C & E, Omegas 3 & 6 | NiveaIntimo Body Wash Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% | 46% | 45% |
| Price | — | $6.00 | $12.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 14 | 2 of 14 | 2 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Inulin | Linoleic Acid | Bisabolol |
| 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 15 studies and safety reviews.
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