Key ingredients
4.5/5
A micro-dose of minerals, including epsom salt, magnesium, zinc, and silica, joins glycerin and plant surfactants for a non-drying cleanse.
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The Body Wash, Santal
$42.00
Nécessaire's The Body Wash is a non-drying cleanse with a micro-dose of minerals, including epsom salt, magnesium, zinc, and silica, plus glycerin and gentle plant surfactants. The Santal version has a rich foam and a warm scent of sandalwood, black pepper, iris, and jasmine. It is vegan, hypoallergenic, and made without SLS or SLES.
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The Edyt Score
4.7 / 5.0
Targets
4.4/5
Made for anyone who wants a fine fragrance feel in the shower that is still kind to skin. Budget shoppers will balk at the price.
Formula standards
4.7/5
The foam is rich, and the santal scent mixes sandalwood, black pepper, iris, and jasmine. It is vegan and made without SLS or SLES.
The verdict
A splurge that feels like a spa shower. Great as a gift or a treat.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (APLB, medicube, Olay, and Salt & Stone). Compare best for, format, scent, feel, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | A barrier-friendly wash with a warm woody scent | Dull skin that wants a gentle brightening cleanse | Body congestion with refining cleanse | Cucumber & aloe with vitamin B3 | Spa-like niacinamide gel cleanse | Turmeric tone-focused body cleanse | Antioxidant-rich woody body wash |
| Format | Niacinamide Body Wash | Niacinamide Body Wash | Niacinamide Body Wash | Niacinamide Body Wash | Niacinamide Body Wash | Niacinamide Body Wash | Niacinamide Body Wash |
| Scent | - | - | - | - | Citrus | - | - |
| Feel | - | Soft glide | Lightweight | - | - | - | Rich |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.7 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.8 |
| Notes | Minerals, Vegan | Niacinamide, Centella | Exfoliating, Soothing, Hydrating | Cleansing, Hydrating, Moisturizing | Cleansing, Hydrating, Moisturizing | Brightening, Cleansing, Exfoliating | Cleansing, Hydrating, Moisturizing |
| $ / size | $42.00 | $15.00 | $19.80 | $28.53 | $36 | $19.80 | $36 |
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FAQ
Who is The Body Wash, Santal best for?
Nécessaire's The Body Wash is a non-drying cleanse with a micro-dose of minerals, including epsom salt, magnesium, zinc, and silica, plus glycerin and gentle plant surfactants. The Santal version has a rich foam and a warm scent of sandalwood, black pepper, iris, and jasmine. It is vegan, hypoallergenic, and made without SLS or SLES.
How did Edyt Beauty score this niacinamide body wash?
Edyt Beauty rates The Body Wash, Santal 4.7 out of 5 from the ingredient list, who it is for, and how the formula is built. That is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks The Body Wash, Santal against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from APLB, medicube, Olay, and Salt & Stone. For more from the same brand, see More from Nécessaire below.
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