APIVITA Cleansing Milk 3 In 1 Cleansing Milk for Face and Eyes

APIVITA Cleansing Milk 3 In 1 Cleansing Milk for Face and Eyes

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Cetearyl alcohol, Lauryl glucoside + 2 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Cleansing Milk 3 In 1 Cleansing Milk for Face and Eyes”
Source: Mankind

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people glyceryl oleate.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~3.3–4.9%
Lauryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.45–1.05%
Glyceryl oleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.15–0.5%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.15–0.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Parfum + 6 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 16 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.45–1.1%est.
Propolis extractA complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.7%est.
Lavandula angustifolia flower extractEssential oil that can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.7%est.
Glyceryl oleateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Butylphenyl methylpropionalA fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~2–3%est.
Lauryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.45–1.05%est.
HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.5%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.1–0.5%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture3/5~1.4–2.1%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~3.3–4.9%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.7–5.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Cetearyl alcohol~3.3–4.9%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Propanediol~2.7–4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Olea europaea fruit oil~2–3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~1.7–2.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

An emollient that softens the skin

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Ethylhexyl palmitate~1.4–2.1%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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Olus oil~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Cetyl esters~1–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften upper layer of the skin and can enhance penetration of other ingredients into the upper layer of the skin

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Mel~0.85–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it

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Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Lauryl glucoside~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Water~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Sideritis perfoliata flower/leaf/stem extract~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Sideritis scardica flower/leaf/stem extract~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Propolis extract~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-oxidation

A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating

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Magnolia officinalis bark extract~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Sideritis raeseri flower/leaf/stem extract~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Lavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Essential oil that can be irritating

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Panthenol~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Xanthan gum~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize formulations

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Glyceryl oleate~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Dicaprylyl carbonate~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

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Tocopherol~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Parfum~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Linalool~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Propanediol, Olea europaea fruit oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Olus oil, Cetyl esters, Mel, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Lauryl glucoside, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sideritis perfoliata flower/leaf/stem extract, Sideritis scardica flower/leaf/stem extract, Propolis extract, Magnolia officinalis bark extract, Sideritis raeseri flower/leaf/stem extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Panthenol, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose, Glyceryl oleate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Tocopherol, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sodium hydroxide, Parfum, Benzyl salicylate, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Citronellol, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamal, Butylphenyl methylpropional

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