Works for
CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate + 8 moreCleanses gently
“Lemon Sugar Hand Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, lauryl glucoside, peg-150 distearate, polysorbate 20, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, sodium cocoamphoacetate, sodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate) 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, decyl glucoside, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Citrus limon fruit extract, Zingiber officinale root extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~8.5–10.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~5.9–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
More about Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateSodium cocoamphoacetate~4.1–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
More about Sodium cocoamphoacetateSodium lauroyl sarcosinate~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateLauryl glucoside~2–2.5%
Sodium cocoyl glutamate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateSodium lauryl glucose carboxylate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylateGlycerin~1.2–1.5%
- 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 GlycerinOlea europaea fruit oil~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilLimnanthes alba seed oil~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilCitrus limon fruit extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractSaccharum officinarum extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceSymphytum officinale leaf extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effect
More about Symphytum officinale leaf extractZingiber officinale root extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractDecyl glucoside~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosidePolyquaternium-7~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Peg-150 distearate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-150 distearatePolysorbate 20~0.25–0.5%
Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture
More about Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chlorideCitric 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 chloride~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.2%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholParfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Lauryl glucoside, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate, Glycerin, Olea europaea fruit oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Citrus limon fruit extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Symphytum officinale leaf extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Decyl glucoside, Polyquaternium-7, Peg-150 distearate, Polysorbate 20, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Citric acid, Sodium chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Parfum
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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.
| Raw SugarLemon Sugar Hand WashYOUR PRODUCT | VitaminSea.beautyRed Algae Coconut Oil Gel Facial Cleanser | SIDIABraless Hydrating Wash with Plant-Based Retinol | Living Sea TherapyHand Wash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 33% | 32% |
| Price | — | — | $33.67 | $21.69 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 14 | 4 of 14 | 3 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract | Prickly Pear Seed Oil | Coco-Glucoside |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| 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.
- 1Final Report On the Safety Assessment of Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonatesjournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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