BIOTHERM Biosource Purifying & Make-up Removing Milk Normal to Combination Skin
Works for
CleansingPentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Glyceryl stearate se + 6 moreCleanses gently
“Biosource Purifying & Make-up Removing Milk Normal to Combination Skin”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, cetearyl alcohol, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, glyceryl stearate se, pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, polysorbate 20, sodium stearoyl glutamate) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Linalool, Geraniol + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale5 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Isopropyl myristate~4.9–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateGlycerin~3.6–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinPentaerythrityl tetraisostearate~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearateGlyceryl stearate se~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seCetearyl alcohol~1.8–2.6%
- 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 alcoholPolyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateLaminaria saccharina extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations
More about Laminaria saccharina extractButyrospermum parkii butter~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCarbomer~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerZinc sulfate~0.5–1.2%
Sodium hydroxide~0.4–0.95%
Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamatePyridoxine~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking. It might be irritating
More about PyridoxineDisodium cocoamphodiacetate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoamphodiacetateCaprylyl glycol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolVitreoscilla ferment~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPolysorbate 20~0.15–0.7%
Butylene glycol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolTocopherol~0.15–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolSalicylic acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLinalool~0.1–0.3%
Geraniol~0.05–0.25%
Citronellol~0.05–0.25%
Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBenzyl salicylate~0.05–0.15%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Isopropyl myristate, Glycerin, Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Glyceryl stearate se, Cetearyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Laminaria saccharina extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Carbomer, Zinc sulfate, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Pyridoxine, Unknown, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Caprylyl glycol, Vitreoscilla ferment, Citric acid, Polysorbate 20, Butylene glycol, Tocopherol, Salicylic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl salicylate, Parfum
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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.
| BIOTHERMBiosource Purifying & Make-up Removing Milk Normal to Combination SkinYOUR PRODUCT | L'Oréal ParisAge Perfect Anti-Fatigue Cleansing Milk | YEOUTHVitamin C Facial Cleanser Day/Night Cream | Colleen Rothschild BeautyPurifying Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 91% | 82% | 81% |
| Price | — | — | $41.90 | $102.38 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 11 of 14 | 4 of 14 | 4 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Safety Assessment of Zinc Salts as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 6Cutaneous Metabolism of Vitamin B-6sciencedirect.com
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