V&A Beauty Scented Body Wash [Herbaceous Petal]

V&A Beauty Scented Body Wash [Herbaceous Petal]

Review

Results you may expect from using V&A Beauty Scented Body Wash [Herbaceous Petal]:

V&A Beauty Scented Body Wash [Herbaceous Petal] is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
65
Water
6
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
4
Glycerin
3
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
2
Sodium Chloride
1.5
Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
1.3
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
1
Fragrance
0.3
Caprylyl Glycol
0.3
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract
0.3
Mentha Aquatica Extract
0.3
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
0.3
Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
0.3
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
0.3
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
0.3
Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract
0.3
Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Leaf Extract
0.3
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract
0.3
Narcissus Pseudonarcissus (Daffodil) Flower Extract
0.3
Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract
0.3
Iris Versicolor Extract
0.3
Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
0.3
Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract
0.3
Rose Extract
0.3
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower/Leaf Extract
0.3
Freesia Refracta Extract
0.3
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
0.3
Rosa Gallica Flower Extract
0.3
Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract
0.3
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract
0.3
Lippia Citriodora Leaf Extract
0.3
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract
0.3
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Extract
0.3
Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
0.3
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract
0.3
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Water
0.3
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
0.3
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil
0.3
Lauryl Glucoside
0.3
Sorbitol
0.3
Glyceryl Caprylate
0.3
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
0.3
Betaine
0.3
Citric Acid
0.3
Disodium EDTA
0.3
Butylene Glycol
0.3
Buteth-3
0.3
Hexylene Glycol
0.3
Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
0.3
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
0.3
Dextrin
0.3
Tributyl Citrate
0.3
Vinegar
0.3
1,2-Hexanediol
0.3
Hydroxyacetophenone
0.3
Ethylhexylglycerin
0.3
Sodium Benzoate
0.3
Potassium Sorbate
0.3
Citral
0.3
Hydroxycitronellal
0.3
Linalool
0.3
Citronellol
0.3
Limonene
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Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
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Fragrance
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Caprylyl Glycol
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract
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Mentha Aquatica Extract
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Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
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Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
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Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
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Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
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Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract
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Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Leaf Extract
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract
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Narcissus Pseudonarcissus (Daffodil) Flower Extract
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Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract
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Iris Versicolor Extract
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Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
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Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract
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Rose Extract
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Freesia Refracta Extract
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Rosa Gallica Flower Extract
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Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract
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Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract
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Lippia Citriodora Leaf Extract
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Extract
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Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Water
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Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
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Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil
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Lauryl Glucoside
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Sorbitol
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Glyceryl Caprylate
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Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
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Betaine
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Citric Acid
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Disodium EDTA
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Butylene Glycol
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Buteth-3
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Hexylene Glycol
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Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
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Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
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Dextrin
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Tributyl Citrate
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1,2-Hexanediol
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Hydroxyacetophenone
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Potassium Sorbate
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Citral
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %65
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateA coconut-derived or synthetic surfactant that creates a gentle, creamy foam. It is popular in baby shampoos, body washes, and many other rinse-off products as a complement to other surfactants.
Glycerin
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Disodium CocoamphodiacetateA naturally-derived mild cleansing agent. It provides foam but does not leave skin feeling stripped or dry when properly incorporated.
Sodium Chloride
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Sodium Chloride

You’re definitely familiar with sodium chloride, even if you don’t think you are. It’s table salt! Salt works well with some cleansing ingredients (surfactants) to thicken them into gels. It also acts as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions.

Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Sodium Methyl Oleoyl TaurateDescription is coming soon
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateA coconut-derived surfactant that features gentle cleansing capabilities. This mild cleansing agent is commonly used in skin cleansing products and is especially useful in solid bar cleansers, like syndet bars.
Fragrance
Est. %1
Function
Origin
FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl GlycolAn emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit ExtractAn extract from the fruit of the sweet orange. It contains fragrant sweet orange essential oil, high amounts of antioxidant flavonoids (mainly hesperidin), and carotenoids – which give it the orange color.
Mentha Aquatica Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Mentha Aquatica ExtractDescription is coming soon
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf ExtractDescription is coming soon
Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pinus Densiflora Leaf ExtractDescription is coming soon
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf ExtractA fragrant extract obtained from the mature leaves of the Eucalyptus tree. It contains cineole, the main constituent of eucalyptus essential oil.
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Gardenia Florida Fruit ExtractDerived from the dark orange fruits of a Chinese flowering shrub called Gardenia florida, this extract acts as a yellow pigment.
Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Origanum Majorana Leaf ExtractDescription is coming soon
Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Leaf ExtractDescription is coming soon
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf ExtractAn extract derived from sage leaves with toning and anti-inflammatory properties. It has a mild sage aroma due to the presence of sage essential oil.
Narcissus Pseudonarcissus (Daffodil) Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Narcissus Pseudonarcissus (Daffodil) Flower ExtractDescription is coming soon
Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lilium Candidum Bulb ExtractAn extract coming from Madonna lily bulbs that is rich in humectant polysaccharides and anti-inflammatory saponins.
Iris Versicolor Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Iris Versicolor ExtractDescription is coming soon
Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf ExtractDescription is coming soon
Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Nelumbium Speciosum Flower ExtractDescription is coming soon
Rose Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rose ExtractRose extract is an unspecified extract from the flowers of various kinds of fragrant roses, such as Rosa damascena, Rosa centifolia, or Rosa moschata. It is very fragrant and has a fresh, rose scent. Read more about rose oil here: Rosa Damascena Flower Oil.
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower/Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower/Leaf ExtractObtained from the leaves and fragrant flowers of jasmine, this soothing and occlusive moisturizing extract has a beautiful heavy, sweet, jasmine scent.
Freesia Refracta Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Freesia Refracta ExtractDescription is coming soon
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf ExtractA soothing and astringent extract derived from the fragrant, spicy leaves of rosemary. It has strong antioxidant properties. Rosemary extract can reduce signs of inflammation and also acts as an emollient and antimicrobial agent.
Rosa Gallica Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosa Gallica Flower ExtractAn extract derived from gallic rose. It contains some amount of soothing rose essential oil and also offers antioxidant and anti-inflammatory flavonoids and tannins.
Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) ExtractDerived from thyme, this antioxidant, antiseptic and fragrant extract consists mainly of thyme essential oil (with its spicy herbal scent), flavonoids, terpenes, and organic acids.
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) ExtractAn extract from lavender flowers that mostly contains lavender essential oil. It also offers many beneficial antioxidant and astringent phytochemicals such as flavonoids, terpenes, and phenolic acids.
Lippia Citriodora Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lippia Citriodora Leaf ExtractDescription is coming soon
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) ExtractAn extract derived from rosemary leaves. It contains a fragrant essential oil and is a strong antioxidant with astringent tannins.
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) ExtractDescription is coming soon
Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractDescription is coming soon
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower ExtractObtained from lavender flowers, this extract contains a fragrant essential oil along with various antioxidant and astringent flavonoids, terpenes, and phenolic acids. It is used in skincare for its refreshing, calming scent, or as a cleansing ingredient.
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Water
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf WaterDescription is coming soon
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil

A famous olive oil widely used in skincare as an emollient and occlusive moisturizer. It contains mainly unsaturated fatty acids, antioxidant flavonoids, and oleuropeins. Olive oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.

Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus OilAn essential oil with a fresh, minty, and lemony scent. It is obtained from the West Indian lemongrass, also known as camel grass, and some studies suggest that it has an antibacterial effect.
Lauryl Glucoside
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lauryl GlucosideA natural nonionic surfactant, which means it acts as an effective cleansing ingredient. It can act alone as a cleanser or be paired with anionic surfactants to make them milder on the skin.
Sorbitol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
SorbitolA sweet-tasting alcohol derived from glucose. Aside from its sweet taste (for which it is used as a very common sweetener), Sorbitol is also very good at retaining water and is used in skincare as a humectant.
Glyceryl Caprylate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glyceryl CaprylateA waxy solid derived from vegetable oils that has emollient and emulsifying properties. It is also known to boost the efficacy of organic acid preservatives by destabilizing the microbe's cell membrane.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerA synthetic ingredient that is used to thicken water and alcohol. It results in a more lightweight formula and is commonly found in gel products.
Betaine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
BetaineAn ingredient derived from the sucrose in sugar beets. It has a negative chemical charge and a positive chemical charge on the same molecule. This allows betaine to be hygroscopic or humectant and thus provide moisturization by drawing water to the skin.
Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citric AcidA gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.
Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Disodium EDTAA synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.
Butylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
Buteth-3
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Buteth-3Description is coming soon
Hexylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hexylene GlycolA multifunctional ingredient that is best known for its use as a solvent. It can dissolve both water-based ingredients and oils. For this reason, it can also function as an emulsifier, allowing oil and water ingredients to mix and remain stable.
Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol SulfonateDescription is coming soon
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl/Capryl GlucosideA naturally-derived surfactant used for gentle cleansing and foam-boosting when combined with other surfactants.
Dextrin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
DextrinA partially hydrolyzed potato starch, most commonly used as a viscosity controlling and binding agent. When dispersed into water, it can create textures ranging from a thick paste to a soft gel.
Tributyl Citrate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tributyl CitrateDescription is coming soon
Vinegar
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
VinegarDescription is coming soon
1,2-Hexanediol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
1,2-HexanediolA multi-functional formula helper. It is a well-studied preservtive against bacteria and can help pigments and fragrances disperse evenly in a formula.
Hydroxyacetophenone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
HydroxyacetophenoneAn antioxidant compound that can be found in many plants, although it is manufactured synthetically for skincare purposes. It can boost the preservative action of other conservants.
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.
Sodium Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium BenzoateA preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.
Potassium Sorbate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium SorbateA preservative widely used in food and personal care products, available from natural sources or synthetically produced. Potassium sorbate works by inhibiting the growth of yeasts, molds, and some bacteria.
Citral
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CitralA fragrant compound found in many essential oils (especially lemon myrtle and lemongrass essential oil). It has a sweet, lemon-like scent. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid products with citral, or at least do a patch test before using.
Hydroxycitronellal
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
HydroxycitronellalA fragrant compound with a scent reminiscent of lilies and sweet tropical melon. It can be found in many different essential oils (such as palmarosa, ylang-ylang, and lemongrass essential oil) but is manufactured synthetically from citronellal.
Linalool
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LinaloolA fragrant, volatile compound naturally present in many essential oils. It has a pleasant scent and is often used in skincare products as a fragrance. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Citronellol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CitronellolA fragrant compound found naturally in many essential oils (mainly lemongrass). It can have a lemon or a rose scent. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid products with citronellol, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Limonene
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LimoneneOne of the most used fragrances in skincare products. It is produced from the peels of citrus fruits and has a fresh, pleasant, citrusy smell. People who are sensitive to citrus should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.