Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 3 moreCan be harsh
“Anti-Bacterial Nourish Handwash”
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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzophenone-4 + 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~45–55%
Sodium laureth sulfate~12–14%
- 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 betaineCitric acid~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium chloride~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideTrisodium sulfosuccinate~1.8–2.2%
Disodium edta~0.5–1%
Parfum~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Styrene/acrylates copolymer~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create an even product consistency. Can help boost efficiency of sunscreen filters
More about Styrene/acrylates copolymerGlycerin~0.7–1.05%
- 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 GlycerinPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Benzophenone-4~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating
More about Benzophenone-4Hexyl cinnamal~0.4–0.65%
Polyquaternium-7~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Lactic acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilMel extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.25%
Butyrospermum parkii butter extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butter extractHexylene glycol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolCi 15985~0.05–0.1%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Citric acid, Sodium chloride, Trisodium sulfosuccinate, Disodium edta, Parfum, Sodium benzoate, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Glycerin, Potassium sorbate, Benzophenone-4, Hexyl cinnamal, Polyquaternium-7, Lactic acid, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Mel extract, Sodium hydroxide, Butyrospermum parkii butter extract, Hexylene glycol, Ci 15985, Ci 19140
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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.
| SuperdrugAnti-Bacterial Nourish HandwashYOUR PRODUCT | DoveLiquid Hand Wash Beauty Cream | NiveaIntimo Body Wash Lotion | Luna DailyThe Hydrating Everywhere Spray-To-Wipe - With Prebiotics, Vitamins C & E, Omegas 3 & 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% | 47% | 45% |
| Price | — | — | — | $12.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Lauryl Sulfate | Bisabolol | Linoleic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | High | 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 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Benzophenone 4: An emerging allergen in cosmetics and toiletries?pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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