Sanctuary Spa Body Wash

Sanctuary Spa Body Wash

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium laureth sulfate, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Fortified with Jojoba beads, the luxurious shower gel transforms into a delicately scented foam that effectively cleanses and moisturises from top to toe.”
Source: Lookfantastic

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.

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.

Sodium laureth sulfateEffect: HighWorks as a foaming cleansing agent~11–13%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~2.2–2.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Parfum, Hexyl cinnamal + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 20 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agentHigh~11–13%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.1–1.3%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.65–0.95%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.5–0.8%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
Ci 73360A red (pink) dyeHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
Ci 15985A colorantHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
Ci 16035A red dyeHigh~0.05%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~3.2–4%est.
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~2.2–2.7%est.
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneAvobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.Medium~1.1–1.4%est.
Aluminum starch octenylsuccinateUsed to thicken the product's consistencyMedium~0.45–0.7%est.
AgarPolysaccharide derived from seaweed. Used to create a thicker product consistency and might help attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.45–0.65%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Medium~0.45–0.7%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~0.4–0.6%est.
ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.16–0.32%est.
Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.01–0.05%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Ci 16035A red dye3/5~0.05%est.
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agent2/5~11–13%est.
Ci 73360A red (pink) dye2/5~0.1–0.15%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium laureth sulfate~11–13%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Glycerin~4.1–5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~3.2–4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~2.2–2.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Sodium hydroxide~1.4–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Parfum~1.1–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Benzyl alcohol~0.65–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~1.1–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Sun protection

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

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Propylene glycol~0.5–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Sesamum indicum seed oil~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function

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Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to thicken the product's consistency

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Agar~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Polysaccharide derived from seaweed. Used to create a thicker product consistency and might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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.

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Mica~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Polyquaternium-39~0.3–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish

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Tin oxide~0.35–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Linalool~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Ci 73360~0.1–0.15%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5

A red (pink) dye

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Ci 15985~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A colorant

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Ci 77891~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Ci 77891
Ci 16035~0.05%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5

A red dye

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Ci 42090~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Glycerin, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Sodium hydroxide, Parfum, Benzyl alcohol, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Propylene glycol, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Agar, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Chlorphenesin, Mica, Polyquaternium-39, Tin oxide, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl salicylate, Ci 73360, Ci 15985, Ci 77891, Ci 16035, Ci 42090

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Shared key ingredients—3 of 64 of 62 of 6
Key difference—Cocamidopropyl HydroxysultaineGlyceryl GlucosideCocamidopropyl Betaine
Irritancy High Medium High High
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