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The Body Wash
A gentle, niacinamide-and-oil gel wash that cleans without stripping, with spa-like scents and a premium price per ounce.
7.6
Good
Beauty score
#5 of 6 body
Community
—/10
- Format
- Body wash
- Size
- 8.5 fl oz
- Price per oz
- $3.31 / oz
- Price tier
- Mid-range
Made for: All skin types · Dry skin · Sensitive skin
Last reviewed November 2, 2026 by our editors · How we score
The verdict
A gentle, niacinamide-and-oil gel wash that cleans without stripping, with spa-like scents and a premium price per ounce.
Nécessaire's The Body Wash is a sulfate-free gel cleanser with niacinamide, glycerin and cacay, marula and meadowfoam oils, sold in Eucalyptus, Sandalwood and other scents plus a fragrance-free version. The brand describes it as non-drying with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5 and lists it as dermatologist-tested, hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic and vegan. The brand page lists awards from Allure, InStyle and others, and creators have reviewed it widely. The main drawback is cost: $28 for 250 ml is several times the price of drugstore body washes with similar basics.
Best for
- Dry or easily irritated body skin
- Anyone who wants a spa-like shower without sulfates
- Gift-giving for body care fans
What we love
- Sulfate-free, pH 5.5 to 6.5 formula that cleans without stripping
- Niacinamide, glycerin and plant oils for a softer after-feel
- Rich foam and a spa-like Eucalyptus, fir, lavender and ginger scent
- Fragrance-free version available
Worth knowing
- Expensive for a rinse-off product
- Scented versions contain essential oils that may bother sensitive skin
- Benefits of niacinamide in a rinse-off product are likely limited
How it scored
The breakdown.
Five factors, weighted for formulas. Here’s our working.
7.6Good
Beauty score out of 10. Brands can’t pay for placement — ever.
- Results30%7.6
Positioned as a non-drying, non-stripping cleanse at a skin-friendly pH; beyond gentle cleansing, evidence of extra benefits from a rinse-off product is limited.
- Formula & ingredients20%8.2
Mild non-sulfate surfactants, glycerin, niacinamide and plant oils at a skin-friendly pH make a well-designed cleanser, though the scented versions contain essential oils.
- Texture & experience15%8.6
The gel texture whips into a rich foam, and the Eucalyptus blend of eucalyptus, Siberian fir, lavender and ginger gives a spa-like shower.
- Value20%6.2
$28 for 250 ml is expensive for a rinse-off product compared with drugstore washes offering similar mildness.
- Community love15%7.8
An award-winning editor favorite with wide creator coverage, though creators such as KeikoBeauty openly ask whether the line is worth the hype.
Beauty profile
Inside the bottle.
Texture
Gel that lathers into a rich foam
Format
Body wash
Fragrance
Contains fragrance — Eucalyptus version: eucalyptus, Siberian fir, lavender and ginger; also sold in other scents and fragrance-free
Size
8.5 fl oz / 250 ml
Key ingredients
Ingredient encyclopedia →- NiNiacinamideBrighteners — ingredient guide
- GlGlycerinHydrators — ingredient guide
- VeVitamin EAntioxidants — ingredient guide
What’s in it: Niacinamide, a high concentration of glycerin and sclerocarya birrea (marula), caryodendron orinocense (cacay) and meadowfoam seed oils with mild glucoside and taurate surfactants; pH 5.5 to 6.5.
How to use
Apply all over the body, massage into a rich foam and rinse well.
Free from (brand-stated)
- SLS/SLES
- silicones
- phthalates
- parabens
- PEGs
Claims & certifications
- Vegan
- Cruelty-free (brand-stated)
- Dermatologist-tested
- Non-comedogenic
- Sulfate-free
- Silicone-free
- Paraben-free
Full ingredient list (INCI)31 ingredients · key actives highlighted · as listed by the brand
- Aqua/Water/Eau,
- Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate,
- Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside,
- Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate,
- Glycerin,
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate,
- Niacinamide,
- Tocopherol,
- Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract,
- Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract,
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract,
- Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract,
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract,
- Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil,
- Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil,
- Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil,
- Caprylyl Glycol,
- Phenoxyethanol,
- Citric Acid,
- Chlorphenesin,
- Sodium Phytate,
- Eucalyptus Globulus (Eucalyptus) Leaf Oil,
- Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil,
- Abies Sibirica (Siberian Fir) Oil,
- Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil,
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil,
- Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Oil,
- Limonene,
- Linalool,
- Linalyl Acetate,
- Pinene
Formulas change. Always check the packaging, and patch-test if your skin is reactive.
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Price & value
Is it worth it?
Typical price
$28.00
for 8.5 fl oz / 250 ml
Per ounce
$3.31
DrugstoreMid-rangePrestigeLuxury
Right around the going rate per ounce for body. Our value score: 6.2/10 for a mid-range pick.
Price checked November 2026 at a non-Amazon retailer. Prices change — retailers show the current one.
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FAQ
Good questions.
Is Nécessaire The Body Wash good for sensitive skin?
The brand lists it as dermatologist-tested, hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5. People sensitive to fragrance should choose the Fragrance-Free version, since the scented ones contain essential oils.
What scents does it come in?
Nécessaire sells it in scents including Eucalyptus and Sandalwood plus a Fragrance-Free option; the Eucalyptus version blends eucalyptus, Siberian fir, lavender and ginger.
What sizes are available?
The Eucalyptus wash is sold in 100 ml for $15, 250 ml for $28 and 500 ml for $42 on the brand site.
Does it contain sulfates?
No. Nécessaire says it is made without SLS/SLES, silicones, phthalates, parabens and PEGs, using glucoside and taurate surfactants instead.
Sources we checked (4)
- necessaire.com/products/the-body-wash-multi-oil-eucalyptus-250ml
- necessaire.com/products/the-body-wash-multi-oil-eucalyptus-250ml.json
- sephora.com/product/necessaire-the-body-wash-eucalyptus-nourishing-treatment-cleanse-with-lipid-rich-oils-niacinamide-with-pump-P511562
- anothermag.com/fashion-beauty/14244/necessaire-body-care-brand-randi-christiansen-nick-axelrod-interview
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