Suave Essentials Body Wash Creamy Tropical Coconut
Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Cocamide mea + 1 moreCan be harsh
“Essentials Body Wash Creamy Tropical Coconut”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Methylchloroisothiazolinone + 1 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~40–60%
Sodium laureth sulfate~10–16%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateAmmonium chloride~4.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cocamide mea~2.4–3.6%
Parfum~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCocos nucifera fruit extract~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera fruit extractHoney extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Honey extractHydrolyzed milk protein~1.1–1.6%
Glycol stearate~0.95–1.45%
Glycerin~0.55–1.3%
- 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 GlycerinCitric acid~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTetrasodium edta~0.3–0.75%
Ppg-9~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearamide amp~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propylene glycol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolTocopheryl acetate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateMethylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics
More about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Ammonium chloride, Cocamide mea, Parfum, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Honey extract, Hydrolyzed milk protein, Glycol stearate, Glycerin, Citric acid, Tetrasodium edta, Ppg-9, Stearamide amp, Propylene glycol, Tocopheryl acetate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone
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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.
| SuaveEssentials Body Wash Creamy Tropical CoconutYOUR PRODUCT | NiveaIntimo Body Wash Lotion | La Roche-PosayLipikar Nourishing Shower Gel | BaleaVanilla Coconut Shower Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | $14.95 | — | $14.98 | $1.99−$12.96 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Niacinamide | Panthenol |
| 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
- 2
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5Methylisothiazolinone contact allergy: a reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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