Dior Hydra Life Oil to Milk Cleanser

Dior Hydra Life Oil to Milk Cleanser

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“A nourishing oil-to-milk cleanser that removes all types of makeup and impurities from the face and eyes without leaving an oily residue.”
Source: Sephora

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

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.

Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~3.4–5.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 4 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.6–1.35%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~4.9–7.4%est.
Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~3.4–5.1%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.45%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
Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture3/5~23–34%est.

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Ingredients

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Ethylhexyl palmitate~23–34%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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Isononyl isononanoate~8.8–13.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~4.9–7.4%
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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Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~3.4–5.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~2.8–4.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~1.5–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Parfum~0.6–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Camelina sativa seed oil~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Bht~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Tocopherol~0.15–0.55%
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

Ethylhexyl palmitate, Isononyl isononanoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Parfum, Camelina sativa seed oil, Bht, Tocopherol

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Shared key ingredients—2 of 42 of 42 of 4
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.

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    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
Dior Hydra Life Oil to Milk Cleanser
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