Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 5 moreCan be harsh
“Urban Breeze Body 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, 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Rosa damascena flower extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium laureth sulfate~11–14%
- 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 betaineParfum~2.9–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPolysorbate 20~2.2–2.7%
Sodium chloride~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideQuillaja saponaria bark extract~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Quillaja saponaria bark extractCandida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and preserve the product formulation
More about Candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate fermentArgania spinosa kernel oil~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilCamellia sinensis seed oil~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia sinensis seed oilOlea europaea fruit oil~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilCoco-glucoside~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideSodium cocoyl isethionate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionatePolyquaternium-7~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-71,2-hexanediol~0.4–0.65%
Butylene glycol~0.45–0.65%
- 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 glycolCitric acid~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.65%
Disodium edta~0.3–0.6%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Caramel~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Iris versicolor extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polydecene~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Freesia refracta extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractLilium candidum bulb extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rubus fruticosus fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Rubus fruticosus fruit extractRosa damascena flower extract~0.2–0.4%
Leontopodium alpinum extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Jasminum officinale flower extract~0.15–0.25%
Sesamum indicum seed extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant oil that due to its high content of linoleic acid can help support skin's barrier function improving its hydration
More about Sesamum indicum seed extractNarcissus pseudo-narcissus flower extract~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nelumbo nucifera extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might be somewhat helpful in protecting elastin in skin and evening skin tone, but good research is lacking. Contains fragrant components and can be irritating.
More about Nelumbo nucifera extractIngredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Parfum, Polysorbate 20, Sodium chloride, Quillaja saponaria bark extract, Candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Camellia sinensis seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Coco-glucoside, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Polyquaternium-7, 1,2-hexanediol, Butylene glycol, Citric acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Sodium benzoate, Caramel, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract, Iris versicolor extract, Polydecene, Freesia refracta extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Lilium candidum bulb extract, Rubus fruticosus fruit extract, Rosa damascena flower extract, Leontopodium alpinum extract, Jasminum officinale flower extract, Sesamum indicum seed extract, Narcissus pseudo-narcissus flower extract, Nelumbo nucifera 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 SaemUrban Breeze Body WashYOUR PRODUCT | ThalgoBody Merveille Arctique Arctic Shower Foam | The Body ShopStrawberry Shower Gel | BHAWAWild Rose Shower Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | — | — | $6.00 | $27.40 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 11 | 3 of 11 | 3 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Glycerin | 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 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
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