Walgreens Smooth Hydrating Body Wash Vanilla
Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Glycol stearate + 3 moreCan be harsh
“Smooth Hydrating Body Wash Vanilla”
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.
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, Santalum album oil + 3 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~11–14%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateGlycol stearate~4–4.9%
Glycerin~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinPeg-150 distearate~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-150 distearateSodium chloride~1.8–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCocamide mea~1.5–1.8%
Stearamide amp~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCocos nucifera fruit extract~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera fruit extractPogostemon cablin oil~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Santalum album oil~0.55–0.8%
Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractButyrospermum parkii butter~0.5–0.7%
- 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 butterPolysorbate 20~0.3–0.55%
Citric acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.25%
Tetrasodium edta~0.1–0.15%
Methylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics
More about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Glycol stearate, Glycerin, Peg-150 distearate, Sodium chloride, Cocamide mea, Stearamide amp, Parfum, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Pogostemon cablin oil, Santalum album oil, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Polysorbate 20, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Tetrasodium edta, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone
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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.
| WalgreensSmooth Hydrating Body Wash VanillaYOUR PRODUCT | La Roche-PosayLipikar Nourishing Shower Gel | BaleaVanilla Coconut Shower Cream | PalmoliveNaturals Body Wash Milk & Cherry Blossom Shower Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | — | $14.98 | $1.99 | $5.22 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Panthenol | Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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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
- 2
- 3Methylisothiazolinone contact allergy: a reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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