
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
“This moisturiser is infused with 'Delivery Microcapsules' technology, whereby tiny little microcapsules containing silica vessels are primed to release beneficial pore-reducing ingredients where needed on the skin by sensing disturbances in the skin's natural ion balance. Use after cleansing and toning. Smooth evenly over face with fingers.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, polyglutamic acid.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: cocos nucifera oil, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 6 ii
“Created by the esteemed Japanese beauty brand DHC, this moisturiser seeks to control excess sebum production, improve the appearance of blemishes and clarify pores whilst also supporting skin's natural moisture barrier through a special blend of botanicals and anti-oxidants.”
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains chitosan.
This product contains antioxidants (chitosan, punica granatum extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
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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 glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolOne 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 GlycerinA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneA non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
More about C14-22 alcoholsHelps water and oil mix together
More about C12-20 alkyl glucosideA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholA type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide 6 iiUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumA 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 triglycerideA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerA bark extract that might help clam down inflammation and neutralize free radicals , but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Enantia chlorantha bark extractPure 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 TocopherolImproves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneAn aromatic irritating plant extract that can cause photosensitivity in skin
More about Citrus grandis peel extractAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholA likely irritant. Might have some anti-oxidant activity, but is mostly used as a fragrance in cosmetic products
More about Citrus reticulata peel extractHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideA vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractHelps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
More about Punica granatum extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractMight be helpful against blemishes, work as an anti-oxidant, reduce inflammation and improve skin's ability to hold on to moisture, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness when applied topically to human skin
More about Oleanolic acidUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginInhibits acne-causing bacteria on the surface of the skin. Can help to reduce inflammation caused by bacteria. Helps neutralize free radicals in skin. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about ChitosanAn 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)
More about Lactic acidOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Polyglutamic acidA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be irritating
More about Cynara scolymus leaf extractA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneWater, Butylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Squalane, C14-22 alcohols, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Behenyl alcohol, Ceramide 6 ii, Xanthan gum, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Silica, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Enantia chlorantha bark extract, Tocopherol, Isohexadecane, Citrus grandis peel extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Cocos nucifera oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Citrus reticulata peel extract, Citrus limon peel extract, Rosa multiflora fruit extract, Polysorbate 60, Cetearyl glucoside, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Sorbitan isostearate, Punica granatum extract, Olea europaea leaf extract, Oleanolic acid, Algin, Artocarpus lakoocha wood extract, Chitosan, Lactic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Polyglutamic acid, Cynara scolymus leaf extract, Limonene
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"DHC - Pore Milk" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Glycerin, polyglutamic acid, sodium hyaluronate, chitosan and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide 6 ii, cocos nucifera oil, dimethicone, squalane and cetearyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 32 studies and safety reviews.
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