The Body Shop Seaweed Cleansing Gel Wash
Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Polysorbate 20 + 3 moreCan be harsh
“Seaweed Cleansing Gel Wash”
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.
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“If you’re battling with an oily T-zone, dry patches and blemishes all at the same time, then finding a cleanser for combination skin can get a little confusing.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Menthol + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium laureth sulfate~11–13%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfatePolysorbate 20~3.6–4.4%
Peg-150 distearate~2.8–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-150 distearateSodium cocoamphoacetate~2.6–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
More about Sodium cocoamphoacetateCocamidopropyl betaine~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betainePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCitric acid~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Parfum~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium chloride~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideButylene glycol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolMenthol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderFucus vesiculosus extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Linalool~0.15–0.3%
Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.25%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholPropylene glycol~0.1–0.15%
- 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 glycolSodium hydroxide~0.05–0.1%
Chondrus crispus extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractIngredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Polysorbate 20, Peg-150 distearate, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Sodium chloride, Butylene glycol, Menthol, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Linalool, Benzyl salicylate, Benzyl alcohol, Propylene glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Chondrus crispus extract
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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.
| The Body ShopSeaweed Cleansing Gel WashYOUR PRODUCT | OnagrineVisibly Pure Purifying Cleansing Gel | REVOLUTION SKINCARECleansing Jelly | Skin VirtueSuper Clear Cleanse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 40% | 40% |
| Price | — | $15.90 | $8.05 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Agran Oil | Glycerin | Glycerin |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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