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The Body Shop Guarana & Coffee Energising Cleanser

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The Body Shop

Guarana & Coffee Energising Cleanser

cleanser · 150 ml · Men's grooming

The Body Shop Guarana & Coffee Energising Cleanser is free of essential oils, drying alcohol, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 34-ingredient list, with glycerin, panthenol and vitamin e. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Parfum/Fragrance), labelled fragrance allergens (Limonene, Citral) and sulfates (Sodium Laureth Sulfate).

  • Contains fragrance
  • No essential oils
  • Contains labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Contains sulfates
  • Silicone-free
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom

Key ingredients in Guarana & Coffee Energising Cleanser

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

  • Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5)

    Soothes and helps skin and hair hold moisture.

  • Vitamin E

    An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

  • Aloe vera

    A soothing, hydrating plant juice.

Full ingredient list, decoded

34 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1Aqua/Water/EauAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2Sodium Laureth SulfateSodium laureth sulfate is a cleansing agent, called a surfactant, that lifts oil and…Sulfates
  3. 3Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
  4. 4GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  5. 5Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
  6. 6Polysorbate 20Polysorbate 20 is a mild, water-soluble emulsifier made from sorbitol and a lauric-type…
  7. 7Hydrogenated Starch HydrolysateA mix of sugar alcohols made from starch, used mainly to attract and hold water in a…
  8. 8Coco-GlucosideCoco-Glucoside is a mild, plant-based cleanser made from coconut-derived fatty alcohols…
  9. 9Parfum/FragranceParfum is the scent blend added to a product to give it its smell, often a mix of many…Fragrance
  10. 10PanthenolPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
  11. 11Phenethyl Alcohol
  12. 12Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
  13. 13Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  14. 14Creatine
  15. 15Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
  16. 16Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice PowderA powder made from the inner leaf juice of the aloe vera plant. It mainly helps hydrate…
  17. 17p-Anisic Acidp-Anisic acid is a small organic acid related to benzoic acid, used in small amounts to…
  18. 18Tocopheryl AcetateTocopheryl Acetate is a stable form of vitamin E. Its main job is to act as an…
  19. 19LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
  20. 20Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
  21. 21Benzophenone-3Chemical UV filters
  22. 22CitralCitral is a lemon-scented compound found in lemongrass and other citrus oils, used…Labelled fragrance allergens
  23. 23Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is a chelating agent, a salt that grabs onto…
  24. 24Hydrolyzed Lepidium Meyenii Root
  25. 25LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
  26. 26Phosphoric AcidPhosphoric acid is a mineral acid used in small amounts to adjust a product's pH,…
  27. 27Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil/Safflower Seed Oil
  28. 281,2-Hexanediol1,2-Hexanediol is a small, clear liquid that acts as a solvent, a humectant and a…
  29. 29Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract
  30. 30Coffea Arabica Seed Extract/Coffee Seed Extract
  31. 31Capryloyl Glycine
  32. 32Potassium SorbatePotassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a mild preservative that helps…
  33. 33CI 15985/Yellow 6
  34. 34CI 14700/Red 4

Source: The Body Shop product page, www.thebodyshop.com/products/guarana-coffee-energising-cleanser-for-me, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum/Fragrance (#9)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsLimonene (#19), Citral (#22), Linalool (#25)
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesContainsSodium Laureth Sulfate (#2)
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersContainsBenzophenone-3 (#21)

Frequently asked questions

Is The Body Shop Guarana & Coffee Energising Cleanser fragrance-free?

No. The Body Shop Guarana & Coffee Energising Cleanser contains Parfum/Fragrance (ingredient 9 of 34).

Does The Body Shop Guarana & Coffee Energising Cleanser contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: yes (Sodium Laureth Sulfate). Parabens: none listed.

What is The Body Shop Guarana & Coffee Energising Cleanser good for?

By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, acne-prone skin, pregnancy and dry skin: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Glycerin, Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5), Vitamin E and Aloe vera.

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