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Clinique
Aromatics Elixir™ Body Wash
A body wash built around Vitamin E, for pollution defence and antioxidant protection.
Brand price
USD 53.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Normal skin
How to use
In the shower, apply Aromatics Elixir™ Body Wash to wet skin. For a foaming tub-bath, squeeze gel under running water. Not suitable for children. For longer-lasting scent enjoyment, use it with Aromatics Elixir™ Body Smoother and Aromatics Elixir™ Eau de Parfum Spray.
Caution
Not suitable for children.
What's inside
Ingredients List
18 trigger at least one check · 17 trigger none
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Sulfate surfactants (SLS/SLES)
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Benefits
Antioxidant3
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Tocopheryl Acetate
Anti-Pollution4
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Glycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Tocopheryl Acetate
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamide MEA, Lauramide Mipa, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, PPG-5-CETETH-20, Sodium Cocoate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Irritation12
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Citronellol, Eugenol, Evernia Prunastri Extract, Fragrance, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool
May Worsen Eczema13
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Citronellol, Eugenol, Evernia Prunastri Extract, Fragrance, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool, Sodium Laureth Sulfate
May Worsen Rosacea12
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Citronellol, Eugenol, Evernia Prunastri Extract, Fragrance, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing, Foaming, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Sodium Laureth Sulfate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sodium Laureth Sulfate →Lauramide Mipa
Antistatic, Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Lauramide Mipa isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Lauramide Mipa →Lauramidopropyl Betaine
Antistatic, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Lauramidopropyl Betaine isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Lauramidopropyl Betaine →Sodium Phosphate
Anti-seborrheic, Buffering, Deodorant
Sodium Phosphate is the inorganic salt that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Sodium Phosphate →Fragrance
Fragrance is a fragrance.
Learn more about Fragrance →Cocamide MEA
Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cocamide MEA isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cocamide MEA →PPG-5-CETETH-20
Cleansing, Emulsifying
PPG-5-CETETH-20 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PPG-5-CETETH-20 →Sodium Chloride
Bulking, Fragrance, Oral Care, Viscosity Controlling
Sodium chloride
Learn more about Sodium Chloride →Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate →