AROMATICA Serene Body Wash Lavender & Marjoram

AROMATICA

Serene Body Wash Lavender & Marjoram

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General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
50%
Combination (dry)
50%
Balanced
80%
Combination (oily)
90%
Oily
90%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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Actives
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The Aromatica Serene Body Wash Lavender & Marjoram uses a harmonious blend of natural ingredients that will transform your shower routine into a blissful aromatic experience. This luxurious body wash is carefully crafted with a thoughtfully curated ingredient list to nourish your skin and awaken your senses.

Key Insights

Benefits

2
Hydration
Soothing

Active Ingredients

1
Vitamin B5 (panthenol)

Risks

1
Allergen

About Serene Body Wash Lavender & Marjoram

Overview

Serene Body Wash Lavender & Marjoram is a lightweight skincare product from AROMATICA. The ingredient list runs to 29 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order.

What the formula does

Hydration: Moderate. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Lauryl Betaine, Coco-betaine, Panthenol and Ethylhexylglycerin.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Several ingredients carry irritation flags. If your skin is reactive, this is one to patch test carefully or approach slowly.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and brightening and tone. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free and dye-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance and essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.

Where it fits in a routine

It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after serums. Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.

This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No drying alcohol
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics

Things to know

  • Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
  • Contains essential oils, a common source of reactivity
  • 2 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)
  • Several ingredients carry irritation flags

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

May suit

  • Balanced skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive skin

Several ingredients here carry irritation flags. If your skin is reactive or you have rosacea, introduce this slowly, or ask a dermatologist first.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 4 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Soothing 1 ingredient

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

Does not target

Anti-Acne Anti-Aging Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone Oil Control Pore Minimizer Smooths Bumpy Skin

None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

Panthenol Vitamin B5 (panthenol)

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol

Hydration Soothing

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration Moderate

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support None

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening None

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing None

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (1)

Supporting ingredients (28)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Lavandula Angustifolia Extract Aqua Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Lauryl Betaine Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate Lauryl Glucoside Sodium Chloride Coco-betaine 1,2-hexanediol Caprylyl Glycol Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Tetrasodium Iminodisuccinate Potassium Hydroxide Linalool Ethylhexylglycerin Lavandula Hybrida Oil Polyquaternium-10 Limonene Styrax Benzoin Gum Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil Canarium Luzonicum Gum Oil Origanum Majorana Leaf Oil Water Butylene Glycol Illicium Verum Fruit Extract Disodium Edta Dipropylene Glycol Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Fragrance

    Linalool, Limonene

  • Essential oils

    Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Linalool, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Limonene

  • Facial oils

    Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
  • BHA (salicylic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Moisturise" step.

  • Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Origanum Majorana Leaf Oil. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
Several ingredients here carry irritation flags. If your skin is reactive or you have rosacea, introduce this slowly, or ask a dermatologist first.
Recorded ingredient risks
Allergen

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 29 ingredients on the label.

6
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

5
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

5
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

3
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

3
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

2
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

2
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

2
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

1
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

1
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

1
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

Estimated level
10–40%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.

Lavandula Angustifolia Extract is the extract of the whole plant of the Lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, Labiatae

2 Aqua Solvent
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Water

Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Fatty acids, coco, 2-sulfoethyl esters, sodium salts

4 Lauryl Betaine Surfactant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

(Carboxylatomethyl)dodecyldimethylammonium

Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is the sodium salt of the coconut fatty acid amide of N-methyltaurine. It conforms generally to the formula

6 Lauryl Glucoside Surfactant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

D-Glucose homopolymer, dodecyl ether

7 Sodium Chloride Texture agent
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Sodium chloride

8 Coco-betaine Surfactant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Betaines, coco alkyldimethyl

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

10 Caprylyl Glycol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Octane-1,2-diol

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of the Lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, Labiatae. ISO 8902:2009

Allergen
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Chelator

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Iminodibutanedioic acid, tetrasodium salt

13 Panthenol Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol

Hydration Soothing
7 scientific references
  • The Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2019, pages 534-547
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, January 2019, pages 346-354
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2018, pages 1-51
  • The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, August 2017, pages 173-180
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2011, pages 361-370
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Volume 3, 2002, pages 427-433
14 Potassium Hydroxide pH adjuster
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Potassium hydroxide

15 Linalool Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,7-Dimethyl octa-1,6-diene-3-ol

Allergen
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
  • Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
  • Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lavandula Hybrida Oil is the essential oil obtained from the flowers of the Lavandin, Lavandula hybrida, Labiatae

Allergen
18 Polyquaternium-10 Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Cellulose, 2-(2-hydroxy-3-(trimethylammonium)propoxy)ethyl ether, chloride; Cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl 2-[2-hydroxy-3-(trimethylammonio)propoxy]ethyl 2-hydroxy-3-(trimethylammonio)propyl ether, chloride Cellulose, ether with alpha-[2-hydroxy-3-(trimethylammonio)propyl]-omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), chloride

19 Limonene Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent, Fragrance / colour

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1-Methyl-4-Isopropenylcyclohexene; dipentene

Allergen
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Styrax Benzoin Gum is a balsamic resin obtained from the Benzoin, Styrax benzoin, Styracaceae. It is a product which may contain resin acids and their esters, terpenes, and oxidation or polymerisation products of these terpenes

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is the psoralen-free volatile oil obtained from the fruit of Citrus aurantium L. var. bergamia, Rutaceae; Oils, bergamot; bergamot oil bergaptene free

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Elemi Resin Oil. Canarium Luzonicum Gum Oil is an essential oil obtained from the resin exudate of the Elemi, Canarium luzonicum syn. C. commune, Burseraceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Origanum Majorana Leaf Oil is the volatile oil distilled from the leaves of the Sweet Marjoram, Origanum majorana L., Labiatae

24 Water Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
25 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
  • Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Illicium Verum Fruit Extract is an extract obtained from the fruits of the Star Anise, Illicium verum, Illiciaceae

27 Disodium Edta Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Chelator

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

28 Dipropylene Glycol Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Plant extract

29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Styrax Benzoin Extract is an extract of the balsamic resin of the Benzoin, Styrax benzoin, Styracaceae

Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Serene Body Wash Lavender & Marjoram?

LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA EXTRACT, AQUA, SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE, LAURYL BETAINE, SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE, LAURYL GLUCOSIDE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, COCO-BETAINE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA OIL, TETRASODIUM IMINODISUCCINATE, PANTHENOL, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, LINALOOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, LAVANDULA HYBRIDA OIL, POLYQUATERNIUM-10, LIMONENE, STYRAX BENZOIN GUM, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA FRUIT OIL, CANARIUM LUZONICUM GUM OIL, ORIGANUM MAJORANA LEAF OIL, WATER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ILLICIUM VERUM FRUIT EXTRACT, DISODIUM EDTA, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, STYRAX BENZOIN RESIN EXTRACT.

What are the active ingredients in Serene Body Wash Lavender & Marjoram?

PANTHENOL.

How do I use Serene Body Wash Lavender & Marjoram?

Take a moderate amount to lather on the body externally. Gently massage the entire body before rinsing thoroughly.

What skin types is Serene Body Wash Lavender & Marjoram good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.

Is Serene Body Wash Lavender & Marjoram good for sensitive skin?

Some ingredients here carry irritation flags, so sensitive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before applying it to the whole face.

Is Serene Body Wash Lavender & Marjoram fungal acne safe?

2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Origanum Majorana Leaf Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Serene Body Wash Lavender & Marjoram while pregnant?

Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.

Is Serene Body Wash Lavender & Marjoram fragrance free?

No — it contains Linalool, Limonene.

Does Serene Body Wash Lavender & Marjoram contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Serene Body Wash Lavender & Marjoram silicone free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.

Does Serene Body Wash Lavender & Marjoram contain essential oils?

Yes — it contains Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Linalool, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Limonene.

Is Serene Body Wash Lavender & Marjoram paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Serene Body Wash Lavender & Marjoram?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.

When should I apply Serene Body Wash Lavender & Marjoram?

Use it morning and evening, after serums.

How many ingredients does Serene Body Wash Lavender & Marjoram have?

It lists 29 ingredients, of which 1 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Serene Body Wash Lavender & Marjoram?

AROMATICA.

Brand
AROMATICA

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