Caudalie Cleansers & Toners Gentle Cleansing Milk
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CleansingCetyl alcohol, Sodium cocoyl glutamate + 4 moreCleanses gently
“Cleansers & Toners Gentle Cleansing Milk”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, cetyl alcohol, coconut acid, decyl glucoside, potassium cetyl phosphate, sodium cocoyl 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.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: decyl glucoside
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Hexyl cinnamal + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cetearyl isononanoate~4.3–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and helps prevent moisture loss.
More about Cetearyl isononanoateButylene glycol~4.1–5%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinCetyl alcohol~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSodium cocoyl glutamate~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateDecyl glucoside~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideButyrospermum parkii butter extract~1–1.3%
- 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 butter extractMaltodextrin~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinCarbomer~0.6–0.9%
- 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 CarbomerPotassium cetyl phosphate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateCaprylyl glycol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHydrolyzed vegetable protein~0.45–0.65%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Sodium hydroxide~0.35–0.65%
Trehalose~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseTocopherol~0.3–0.55%
- 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 TocopherolPropylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolSodium glutamate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium chloride~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCoconut acid~0.35–0.65%
Avena sativa kernel extract~0.25–0.45%
- 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 extractCentaurea cyanus flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have antibacterial effect and help neutralize free radicals
More about Centaurea cyanus flower extractPalmitoyl grape seed extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.25%
Linalool~0.1–0.2%
Limonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Cetearyl isononanoate, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Cetyl alcohol, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Decyl glucoside, Butyrospermum parkii butter extract, Maltodextrin, Carbomer, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Caprylyl glycol, Hydrolyzed vegetable protein, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Potassium sorbate, Sodium hydroxide, Trehalose, Tocopherol, Propylene glycol, Sodium glutamate, Parfum, Sodium chloride, Coconut acid, Avena sativa kernel extract, Centaurea cyanus flower extract, Palmitoyl grape seed extract, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool, Limonene
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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.
| CaudalieCleansers & Toners Gentle Cleansing MilkYOUR PRODUCT | CliniqueAll-in-One Cleansing Micellar Milk + Makeup Remover | SkinCodeExclusive Cellular Cleansing Milk | YEOUTHVitamin C Facial Cleanser Day/Night Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 32% | 32% | 31% |
| Price | — | $29.36 | $24.84 | $41.90 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 11 | 4 of 11 | 5 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Sodium Hyaluronate | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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