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Biologique Recherche Lait E.V
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Biologique Recherche Lait E.V

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow
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Works for

Cleansing
Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“A rich makeup remover, Lait E.V. effectively eliminates impurities and makeup, even the most resistant, while relipidating the driest areas of the face.”
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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, sodium stearoyl lactylate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Cetyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~1.1–1.6%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~0.9–1.35%
Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 estersEffect: HighHelp oil and water mix together~0.55–1.3%
Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~0.1–0.5%
Sodium stearoyl lactylateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.05–0.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 6 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~1.6–2.3%est.
Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 estersHelp oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.55–1.3%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.4–0.9%est.
Rubus idaeus seed oilA plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~0.45–1%est.
Sodium stearoyl lactylateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.05–0.3%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.05–0.3%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 texture3/5~1.3–1.9%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~0.1–0.5%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Coco-caprylate/caprate~5.2–7.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture

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C10-18 triglycerides~4–6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture

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Camellia japonica seed oil~2.9–4.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect

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Glycerin~2.3–3.4%
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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Squalane~1.9–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Persea gratissima oil~1.6–2.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

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Ethylhexyl palmitate~1.3–1.9%
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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Cetyl alcohol~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Glyceryl stearate~0.9–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters~0.55–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Help oil and water mix together

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1,2-hexanediol~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Rubus idaeus seed oil~0.45–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Luffa cylindrica seed oil~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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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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Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Tocopherol~0.1–0.5%
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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Cetearyl alcohol~0.1–0.5%
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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Sodium stearoyl lactylate~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6
Caprylyl glycol~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

More about Caprylyl glycol
Ingredient list view

Water, Coco-caprylate/caprate, C10-18 triglycerides, Camellia japonica seed oil, Glycerin, Squalane, Persea gratissima oil, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters, 1,2-hexanediol, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Luffa cylindrica seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Caprylyl glycol

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Shared key ingredients—5 of 115 of 113 of 11
Key difference—Peg-40 StearatePhytosphingosineSalicylic Acid
Irritancy Low Low Low Low
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Product summary

"Biologique Recherche - Lait E. V" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

  • Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.60% and glycerin 2.30% - 3.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  2. 2
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediolsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Careonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egyptjournals.lww.com
  6. 6
    Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
Biologique Recherche Lait E.V
Biologique RechercheLait E.V
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