RITUALS The Ritual of Samurai Foaming Shower Gel Sport
Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 2 moreCan be harsh
“The Ritual of Samurai Foaming Shower Gel Sport”
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?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 2 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~11–14%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateIsopentane~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cocamidopropyl betaine~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSorbitol~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolPeg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~1.8–2.3%
Isopropyl palmitate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateIsobutane~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Parfum~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBambusa arundinacea stem extract~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cupressus sempervirens seed extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilCitric acid~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidGuar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture
More about Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chlorideGlycerin~0.3–0.55%
- 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 benzoate~0.15–0.3%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Limonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.1%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Isopentane, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sorbitol, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Isopropyl palmitate, Isobutane, Parfum, Bambusa arundinacea stem extract, Cupressus sempervirens seed extract, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Citric acid, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Glycerin, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Limonene, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamal
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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 Gel SportYOUR PRODUCT | The Body ShopOlive Shower Gel | NiveaIntimo Body Wash Lotion | Rogé CavaillèsExtra-Gentle Surgras Shower Gel Lotus Flower | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 41% | 40% |
| Price | — | $9.12 | — | $4.76 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate | Lactic Acid | Coco-Glucoside |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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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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