Suave Body Wash Ocean Breeze

Suave Body Wash Ocean Breeze

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium c12-13 pareth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“This hydrating body wash delivers a deep clean with a rich, creamy lather.”
Source: Walgreens

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium c12-13 pareth 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 c12-13 pareth sulfateEffect: High~9.7–14.5%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~5.2–7.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~5.2–7.8%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.5–2.3%est.
Tetrasodium edtaHelps to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.55–1.3%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.4–0.95%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~0.1–0.4%est.
Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.01–0.05%est.
Ci 17200A red colorantMedium~0.01–0.05%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium c12-13 pareth sulfate~9.7–14.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Cocamidopropyl betaine~5.2–7.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Sodium chloride~2.7–4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Parfum~1.5–2.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Ppg-9~0.95–1.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Tetrasodium edta~0.55–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to stabilize the product formulation

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Citric acid~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Glycerin~0.35–0.75%
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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Tocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.4%
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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Aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An extract from ablue-green algae. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to neutralize free radicals

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

A colorant (dye)

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Ci 17200~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A red colorant

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Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium c12-13 pareth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium chloride, Parfum, Sodium benzoate, Ppg-9, Tetrasodium edta, Citric acid, Glycerin, Tocopheryl acetate, Aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract, Ci 42090, Ci 17200

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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.

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Match—43%39%39%
Price$34.59—$24.76−$9.83$20.00−$14.59
Shared key ingredients—2 of 42 of 42 of 4
Key difference——GluconolactoneDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
Irritancy Medium Medium Low Low
Drying alcohol————
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