Dr.Different 1st Cleansing Milk

Dr.Different 1st Cleansing Milk

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow

Works for

Cleansing
Decyl glucoside, Cetyl alcohol + 4 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“A milk cleanser with minimal ingredients removes sunscreen, makeup and grimes without drying out the skin.”
Source: Yesstyle

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (c12-20 alkyl glucoside, cetyl alcohol, decyl glucoside, sodium stearoyl glutamate, sorbitan stearate, xanthan gum) 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

Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~3.2–4.9%
Cetyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~1.4–2.1%
C12-20 alkyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~1–1.5%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.85–1.25%
Sodium stearoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.4–1%
Sorbitan stearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.4–1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
9 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 9 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~3.2–4.9%est.
Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product textureMedium~2.1–3.2%est.
C12-20 alkyl glucosideHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1–1.5%est.
HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.5–1.15%est.
Sodium stearoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.4–1%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.2–0.8%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.2–0.8%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.1–6.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~3.7–5.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Decyl glucoside~3.2–4.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~2.1–3.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

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C14-22 alcohols~1.6–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations

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Cetyl alcohol~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Dipropylene glycol~1.1–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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C12-20 alkyl glucoside~1–1.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Xanthan gum~0.85–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Sorbitan stearate~0.4–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.4–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Citric acid~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Glucose~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function

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Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

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Tocopherol~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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

Water, Glycerin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Decyl glucoside, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, C14-22 alcohols, Cetyl alcohol, Dipropylene glycol, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Xanthan gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sorbitan stearate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Citric acid, Caprylyl glycol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glucose, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Tocopherol

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