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Cattier Caresse Gentle Cleansing Milk Organic

Name: Cattier - Caresse Gentle Cleansing Milk Organic
Brand: Cattier

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow

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Works for

Cleansing

Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl wheat straw glycosides + 3 more

Cleanses gently

What the product description says

“Caresse Gentle Cleansing Milk Organic”

Source: Cocoon Center

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, cetearyl wheat straw glycosides, palmitic acid, xanthan gum) 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.

Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~1.4–2.1%

Cetearyl wheat straw glycosidesEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Avoid if sensitive to gluten~1.1–1.6%

Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.5–1.1%

Palmitic acidEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~0.35–0.85%

Stearic acidEffect: High, below effective doseHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~0.3–0.75%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

5 flagged ingredients

Low risk

We flag 5 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Centaurea cyanus flower waterCornflower water. Might have an anti-oxidant effect and can help reduce inflammation in skin. However, it can be irritating on its ownHigh~5.4–8%est.

Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.9%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~2.2–3.3%est.

Cetearyl wheat straw glycosidesHelps water and oil mix together. Avoid if sensitive to glutenMedium~1.1–1.6%est.

Lactic acidAn 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)Medium~0.1–0.35%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 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

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~1.4–2.1%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Centaurea cyanus flower water~5.4–8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

Cornflower water. Might have an anti-oxidant effect and can help reduce inflammation in skin. However, it can be irritating on its own

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Dicaprylyl carbonate~3.7–5.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Glycerin~2.7–4.1%

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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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2.2–3.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Helianthus annuus hybrid oil~1.8–2.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Cetearyl alcohol~1.4–2.1%

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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Cetearyl wheat straw glycosides~1.1–1.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Avoid if sensitive to gluten

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Benzyl alcohol~0.4–0.9%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Xanthan gum~0.5–1.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Palmitic acid~0.35–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

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Stearic acid~0.3–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Lactic acid~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

ExfoliationEvens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-aging

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)

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Tocopherol~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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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Ingredient list view

Water, Centaurea cyanus flower water, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Helianthus annuus hybrid oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl wheat straw glycosides, Benzyl alcohol, Xanthan gum, Sodium benzoate, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Lactic acid, Tocopherol

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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.

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	CattierCaresse Gentle Cleansing Milk OrganicYOUR PRODUCT	SkingredientsPreProbiotic Cleanse	Paula's choiceResist Optimal Results Hydrating Cleanser	A-DERMABiology Organic Dermatological Cleansing Milk
Match	—	38%	34%	32%
Price	—	—	$12.35	$21.88
Shared key ingredients	—	6 of 8	3 of 8	2 of 8
Key difference	—	Gluconolactone	A Type Of Green Tea Extract	Sunflower Seed Oil
Irritancy	Low	Low	Low	Low
Drying alcohol	—	—	—	—
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.

1
Anti-inflammatory and immunological effects of Centaurea cyanus flower-headsresearchgate.net
2
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
3
Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
4
Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
5
Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
6
Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu

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