Works for
ExfoliationLactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, Lactic acidNot delivered
“Milk Scrub”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol + 9 moreWorks
“Milk Scrub is the first ever oat milk and goat milk facial scrub that's skin barrier and biome-safe.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Ocimum sanctum leaf extractMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Cetyl ethylhexanoate~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateSimmondsia chinensis seed wax~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about Glycerin1,2-hexanediol~1–1.5%
Cetearyl alcohol~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholDicaprylyl carbonate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonatePolyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateCaprae lac~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Avena sativa kernel extract~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractLactic acid~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidLactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme-based exfoliant
More about Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extractYogurt~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melia azadirachta flower extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractOcimum sanctum leaf extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extractMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractCorallina officinalis extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
More about Corallina officinalis extractLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateCurcuma longa root extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerPalmitic acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidGlyceryl stearate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateStearic acid~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidHydroxyacetophenone~0.1–0.35%
Tromethamine~0.1–0.35%
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCaramel~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%
Sodium phytate~0.1–0.35%
Myristic acid~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidCitric acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTocopherol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolSodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.3%
Ci 77492~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Simmondsia chinensis seed wax, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Cetearyl alcohol, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Caprae lac, Avena sativa kernel extract, Lactic acid, Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, Yogurt, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Curcuma longa root extract, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Palmitic acid, Glyceryl stearate, Stearic acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tromethamine, Xanthan gum, Caramel, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium phytate, Myristic acid, Citric acid, Tocopherol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Ci 77492
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Beekman 1802Milk ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | Bubble SkincareMoon Walk Gentle Exfoliating Serum | ObagiEXFODERM FORTE | VotarySensitive Resurfacing Peel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 44% | 44% |
| Price | $29.00 | $17.00−$12.00 | $102.37+$73.37 | $93.93+$64.93 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Azelaic Acid | Glycolic Acid | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Skintech Peel2Glow Sleep and Repair 2Tricoci Refine Exfoliator
Product summary
"Beekman 1802 - Milk Scrub" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 2.60% - 3.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Beekman 1802" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 29.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 5Melia azedarachmdedge.com
- 6
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