Danne Montague-King DMK Milk Cleanser

Danne Montague-King DMK Milk Cleanser

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Stearic acid, Ammonium lauryl sulfate + 5 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“DMK Milk Cleanser”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.

The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people ammonium lauryl sulfate.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~8.2–12.3%
Ammonium lauryl sulfateEffect: High~5.5–8.2%
Sodium laureth sulfateEffect: HighWorks as a foaming cleansing agent~3.2–4.8%
Glyceryl stearate seEffect: HighUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~1.6–2.4%
Oleic acidEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness~0.95–1.4%
Disodium cocoamphodiacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~0.85–1.3%
Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation~0.3–0.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Quercus alba bark extract, Lonicera caprifolium extract
Medium risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Ammonium lauryl sulfate—High~5.5–8.2%est.
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agentHigh~3.2–4.8%est.
Quercus alba bark extract—High~2.1–3.1%est.
Betula alba bark extractHas astringent properties. Creates a tightening and drying effect on the skin. Can be irritatingHigh~1.2–1.9%est.
Lonicera caprifolium extract—High~0.05–0.15%est.
Ci 16035A red dyeHigh~0.01–0.1%est.
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.Medium~1.1–1.7%est.
Oleic acidHelps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin drynessMedium~0.95–1.4%est.
Disodium cocoamphodiacetateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~0.85–1.3%est.
Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulationMedium~0.3–0.7%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
4 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
Ci 16035A red dye3/5~0.01–0.1%est.
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agent2/5~3.2–4.8%est.
Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~1.6–2.4%est.
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.2/5~1.1–1.7%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Stearic acid~8.2–12.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Ammonium lauryl sulfate~5.5–8.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium laureth sulfate~3.2–4.8%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Quercus alba bark extract~2.1–3.1%
Irritant · high
Yucca schidigera extract
Not recognized
Glyceryl stearate se~1.6–2.4%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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Betula alba bark extract~1.2–1.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizing

Has astringent properties. Creates a tightening and drying effect on the skin. Can be irritating

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Glycine soja oil~1.1–1.7%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

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Oleic acid~0.95–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness

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Disodium cocoamphodiacetate~0.85–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Butylene glycol~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

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Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Propylparaben~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Lonicera caprifolium extract~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Ci 16035~0.01–0.1%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5

A red dye

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Ingredient list view

Water, Stearic acid, Ammonium lauryl sulfate, Sodium laureth sulfate, Quercus alba bark extract, Unknown, Glyceryl stearate se, Betula alba bark extract, Glycine soja oil, Oleic acid, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Butylene glycol, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Potassium sorbate, Lonicera caprifolium extract, Ci 16035

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