Walgreens Refresh Exfoliating Body Wash Grapefruit and Pomegranate
Works for
CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium laureth sulfate + 5 moreCan be harsh
“Refresh Exfoliating Body Wash Grapefruit and Pomegranate”
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.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Refresh Exfoliating Body Wash Grapefruit and Pomegranate”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.8–5.9%
- 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 GlycerinCocamidopropyl betaine~5.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineGlycine soja oil~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilSodium hydroxypropyl starch phosphate~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium laureth sulfate~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateLauric acid~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidHydrated silica~1.7–2%
Sodium lauroyl isethionate~1.4–1.7%
Sodium cocoyl glycinate~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glycinateSodium isethionate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideParfum~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCitrus grandis fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Artemisia pallens flower oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ribes nigrum bud extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Punica granatum seed oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Punica granatum seed oilBehenyl olivate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.3–0.55%
- 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 butterStearic acid~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidGuar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture
More about Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chlorideBht~0.2–0.35%
Etidronic acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~0.2–0.35%
Palmitic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidSodium chloride~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCitric acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTetrasodium edta~0.1–0.2%
Methylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics
More about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Titanium dioxide~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycine soja oil, Sodium hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Sodium laureth sulfate, Lauric acid, Hydrated silica, Sodium lauroyl isethionate, Sodium cocoyl glycinate, Sodium isethionate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Parfum, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus grandis fruit extract, Artemisia pallens flower oil, Ribes nigrum bud extract, Punica granatum seed oil, Behenyl olivate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Stearic acid, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Bht, Etidronic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Palmitic acid, Sodium chloride, Citric acid, Tetrasodium edta, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Titanium dioxide
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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.
| WalgreensRefresh Exfoliating Body Wash Grapefruit and PomegranateYOUR PRODUCT | CetaphilMoisturizing Relief Body Wash | SIDIABraless Hydrating Wash with Plant-Based Retinol | NaturiumThe Calmer Ceramide Body Wash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 37% | 37% |
| Price | — | — | $33.67 | $14.13 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 12 | 4 of 12 | 3 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Persea Gratissima Oil | Prickly Pear Seed Oil | Ceramide Eop |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Methylisothiazolinone contact allergy: a reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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