RITUALS The Ritual of Karma Foaming Shower Gel
Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 2 moreCleanses gently
“The Ritual of Karma Foaming Shower Gel”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, sodium laureth sulfate) 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, sodium laureth sulfate
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Parfum, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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 laureth sulfate~12–14%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateCocamidopropyl betaine~6.1–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineIsopentane~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbitol~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolIsopropyl palmitate~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateParfum~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIsobutane~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~1.1–1.4%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractNelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.55–0.8%
Citric acid~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilGuar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture
More about Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chlorideGlycerin~0.45–0.7%
- 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 GlycerinSodium chloride~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePotassium sorbate~0.35–0.6%
Sorbic acid~0.25–0.45%
Tocopherol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 TocopherolBenzyl salicylate~0.15–0.3%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalLimonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.2%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.2%
Citronellol~0.05–0.15%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeCitral~0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Isopentane, Sorbitol, Isopropyl palmitate, Parfum, Isobutane, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Sodium benzoate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Citric acid, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Glycerin, Sodium chloride, Potassium sorbate, Sorbic acid, Tocopherol, Benzyl salicylate, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Limonene, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamal, Citronellol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Citral
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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.
| RITUALSThe Ritual of Karma Foaming Shower GelYOUR PRODUCT | NiveaDeep Shower Gel | FreshHesperides Grapefruit Bath & Shower Gel | Le Petit MarseillaisExtra Gentle Bath and Shower Gel White Peach and Nectarine Organic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 32% | 31% | 31% |
| Price | $26.60 | $3.53−$23.07 | $23.99−$2.61 | $5.62−$20.98 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 5 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Kaolin | Vitamin C | — |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | High |
| 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 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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