Urban Apothecary Oriental Noir Luxury Hand & Body Wash
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CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Decyl glucoside + 3 moreCan be harsh
“This luxury hand and body wash has been formulated to create creamy cleansing bubbles that help to leave skin feeling hydrated and perfectly fragranced.”
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, decyl 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?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl salicylate + 3 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~12–14%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateDecyl glucoside~5.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideCocamidopropyl betaine~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineParfum~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPeg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate~1.8–2.2%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoatePolyquaternium-7~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Sodium chloride~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Citric acid~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTetrasodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Benzyl salicylate~0.15–0.25%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.15%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalLinalool~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Decyl glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Parfum, Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium chloride, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Tetrasodium edta, Benzyl salicylate, Hexyl cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool
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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.
| Urban ApothecaryOriental Noir Luxury Hand & Body WashYOUR PRODUCT | DialMiracle Oil Marula Body Wash Marula Oil Infused | Germisdin®Aloe Vera Gel de Baño | ByredoBlanche Body Wash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 46% | 43% | 42% |
| Price | — | — | — | $59.89 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Glycerin | Glyceryl Laurate | Octinoxate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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More alternatives: Carex Nourishing Shower CreamNivea Frangipani and Oil Shower Gel
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2
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