RITUALS The Ritual of Samurai Foaming Shower Gel
Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 2 moreCan be harsh
“The Ritual of Samurai Foaming Shower Gel”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine.
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?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Santalum album wood extract + 3 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~12–15%
- 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~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateIsobutane~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Parfum~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPeg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~1.1–1.3%
Bambusa arundinacea stem extract~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Santalum album wood extract~0.65–0.95%
Sodium chloride~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilCitric acid~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidGuar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture
More about Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chlorideGlycerin~0.2–0.35%
- 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 GlycerinCitronellol~0.1–0.2%
Coumarin~0.05–0.15%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.15%
Limonene~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Isopentane, Sorbitol, Isopropyl palmitate, Isobutane, Parfum, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Bambusa arundinacea stem extract, Santalum album wood extract, Sodium chloride, Sodium benzoate, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Citric acid, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Glycerin, Citronellol, Coumarin, Potassium sorbate, Limonene
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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 Samurai Foaming Shower GelYOUR PRODUCT | NiveaIntimo Body Wash Lotion | ThalgoBody Merveille Arctique Arctic Shower Foam | FreshHesperides Grapefruit Bath & Shower Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 40% | 38% |
| Price | — | — | — | $23.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Coco-Glucoside | Vitamin C |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | 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 5 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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