Temple Spa GOOD TO GO

Temple Spa GOOD TO GO

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl betaine, Coco-glucoside + 2 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Perfect for no-fuss people on the run who need a quick yet effective wash-off cleanser that leaves the skin soft and nourished without feeling taut.”
Source: Templespa

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside.

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.

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~7.6–9.2%
Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~4.2–5.1%
Polysorbate 20Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~4–4.8%
Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation~0.5–0.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
12 strong irritants: Parfum, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil + 10 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 26 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~7.6–9.2%est.
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~4.2–5.1%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.95–1.15%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.6%est.
Ascorbic acidThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of agingHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.3–0.5%est.
Citrus reticulata fruit extract—High~0.3–0.55%est.
Retinyl palmitateThree steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effectHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
Citrus nobilis fruit extract—High~0.25–0.5%est.
Citrus limon peel extractA very irritating fragrant ingredientHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
Nasturtium officinale extractUsed as a fragrance. Might have anti-oxidant propertiesHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Salvia officinalis leaf extractSage leaf extract. It can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.6%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
Citrus limon peel oilA highly irritating fragranceHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~1.2–1.4%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~0.7–1.05%est.
Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulationMedium~0.5–0.8%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~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~0.3–0.55%est.
Beta vulgaris root extractA plant extract that might have some antioxidant properties, but mostly used in cosmetics for its colorMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~0.35–0.6%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Sodium sulfiteHelps stabilize and preserve a product formulationMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
Ascorbyl palmitateBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.Medium~0.2–0.4%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 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
Fucus vesiculosus extract—3/5~0.3–0.55%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~7.6–9.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

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

More about Cocamidopropyl betaine
Polysorbate 20~4–4.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Coco-glucoside~4.2–5.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

More about Coco-glucoside
Glycerin~2.4–3%
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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Betaine~1.9–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Inulin~1.7–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-blemish

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking

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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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Citric acid~1.2–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Parfum~0.95–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.7–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterialReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishAnti-aging

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Panthenol~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.5–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

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Polyquaternium-39~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Acer saccharum sap~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium gluconate~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps stabilize product formulations

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Propylene glycol~0.35–0.6%
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

More about Propylene glycol
Cucumis sativus juice~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Cucumber juice. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but mostly works as plain water in skincare

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Ascorbic acid~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationEvens skin toneAnti-aging

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

More about Ascorbic acid
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil
Tocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.55%
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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Raphanus sativus root extract~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Citrus reticulata fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

More about Helianthus annuus seed oil
Sodium benzoate~0.3–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

More about Sodium benzoate
Retinyl palmitate~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Evens skin toneAnti-blemishAnti-agingExfoliation

Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect

More about Retinyl palmitate
Beta vulgaris root extract~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some antioxidant properties, but mostly used in cosmetics for its color

More about Beta vulgaris root extract
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

More about Potassium sorbate
Citrus nobilis fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Arctium majus root extract~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Citrus limon peel extract~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A very irritating fragrant ingredient

More about Citrus limon peel extract
Fucus vesiculosus extract~0.3–0.55%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
More about Fucus vesiculosus extract
Hedera helix leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Nasturtium officinale extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Used as a fragrance. Might have anti-oxidant properties

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Salvia officinalis leaf extract~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating

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Saponaria officinalis leaf/root extract~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Phosphoric acid~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps regulate pH level of products

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Beta-carotene~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A colorant adding orange or bright yellow color

More about Beta-carotene
Daucus carota sativa root extract~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color

More about Daucus carota sativa root extract
Daucus carota sativa seed oil~0.3–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterial

A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect

More about Daucus carota sativa seed oil
Tocopherol~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

More about Tocopherol
Sodium sulfite~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps stabilize and preserve a product formulation

More about Sodium sulfite
Ascorbyl palmitate~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-agingAnti-oxidation

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.

More about Ascorbyl palmitate
Linalyl acetate~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Linalool~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Linalool
Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Limonene~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

More about Limonene
Citrus limon peel oil~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A highly irritating fragrance

More about Citrus limon peel oil
Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Lavandula oil/extract~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Ingredient list view

Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Polysorbate 20, Coco-glucoside, Glycerin, Betaine, Inulin, Phenoxyethanol, Citric acid, Parfum, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Panthenol, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Polyquaternium-39, Acer saccharum sap, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium gluconate, Propylene glycol, Cucumis sativus juice, Ascorbic acid, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Raphanus sativus root extract, Citrus reticulata fruit extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sodium benzoate, Retinyl palmitate, Beta vulgaris root extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Potassium sorbate, Citrus nobilis fruit extract, Arctium majus root extract, Citrus limon peel extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Hedera helix leaf extract, Nasturtium officinale extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Saponaria officinalis leaf/root extract, Phosphoric acid, Beta-carotene, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Tocopherol, Sodium sulfite, Ascorbyl palmitate, Linalyl acetate, Linalool, Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Limonene, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Lavandula oil/extract

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