Clarins Cleansing Milk with Gentian - Combination or Oily Skin
Works for
CleansingPolysorbate 60, Triethanolamine + 2 moreCleanses gently
“Cleansing Milk with Gentian .”
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 glucoside, polysorbate 60, triethanolamine) 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?
Irritancy14 strong irritants: Parfum, Retinyl palmitate + 12 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%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~5.9–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideOctyldodecanol~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolGlycerin~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 GlycerinPolysorbate 60~2.3–2.9%
Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alpha-glucan oligosaccharideParfum~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTriethanolamine~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.2–1.5%
- 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 crosspolymerCetearyl alcohol~1.1–1.3%
- 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 alcoholCetearyl glucoside~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideDisodium edta~0.55–0.85%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePropylene glycol~0.45–0.7%
- 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 glycolPsidium guajava fruit extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Psidium guajava fruit extractGlucose~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseCrataegus monogyna flower extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Iris florentina root extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gentiana lutea root extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help strengthen the skin barrier function and improve skin moisture levels
More about Gentiana lutea root extractPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.55%
Zinc sulfate~0.35–0.6%
Sorbic acid~0.25–0.5%
Silica~0.4–0.6%
Phenoxyethanol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Butylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Ethylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Isobutylparaben~0.25–0.5%
Propylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Retinyl palmitate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateLinalool~0.25–0.45%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeBenzyl alcohol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholAmyl cinnamal~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Benzyl benzoate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateCoumarin~0.2–0.4%
Anise alcohol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citronellol~0.2–0.35%
Geraniol~0.15–0.3%
Eugenol~0.15–0.25%
Limonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneButylphenyl methylpropional~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalIsoeugenol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ci 19140~0.1–0.2%
Ci 15985~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Octyldodecanol, Glycerin, Polysorbate 60, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Parfum, Triethanolamine, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl glucoside, Disodium edta, Tocopheryl acetate, Propylene glycol, Psidium guajava fruit extract, Glucose, Crataegus monogyna flower extract, Iris florentina root extract, Gentiana lutea root extract, Potassium sorbate, Zinc sulfate, Sorbic acid, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Propylparaben, Retinyl palmitate, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl alcohol, Amyl cinnamal, Benzyl benzoate, Coumarin, Anise alcohol, Citronellol, Geraniol, Eugenol, Limonene, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Isoeugenol, Ci 19140, Ci 15985
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| ClarinsCleansing Milk with Gentian - Combination or Oily SkinYOUR PRODUCT | Colleen Rothschild BeautyPurifying Cleanser | SEPHORA COLLECTIONCleansing Wipes - Coconut Water | JUMISOD-Panthenol Barrier Soothing Cleansing Milk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 34% | 33% |
| Price | — | $102.38 | — | $17.22 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Lauryl Glucoside | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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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.
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- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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