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Elixir Cleansing milk
Elixir

Elixir Cleansing milk

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow
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Works for

Cleansing
Sucrose palmitate, Sucrose stearate + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Cleansing milk”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (sodium stearoyl glutamate, sucrose palmitate, sucrose 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.

Sucrose palmitateEffect: High~1–1.5%
Sucrose stearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.85–1.25%
Sodium stearoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.2–0.7%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.05–0.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 6 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
PhenylpropanolHelps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulationHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
MethylpropanediolHelps dissolve other ingredients in a formulationMedium~2.8–4.2%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~1.5–2.2%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.45–1.05%est.
Sodium stearoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.2–0.7%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~0.05–0.25%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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Cetearyl isononanoate~5.4–8.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

An emollient that softens the skin and helps prevent moisture loss.

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Ethylhexyl stearate~3.9–5.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Methylpropanediol~2.8–4.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

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Glycerin~2.1–3.2%
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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Propanediol~1.7–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Pentylene glycol~1.5–2.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Octyldodecanol~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

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Sucrose palmitate~1–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sucrose stearate~0.85–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Sclerotium gum~0.45–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions

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Caprylyl glycol~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Panthenol~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Allantoin~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-blemishReduces rednessExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Phenylpropanol~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishAnti-aging

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Xanthan gum~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Maclura cochinchinensis leaf prenylflavonoids~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ingredient list view

Water, Cetearyl isononanoate, Ethylhexyl stearate, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Pentylene glycol, Octyldodecanol, Sucrose palmitate, Sucrose stearate, Sclerotium gum, Caprylyl glycol, Panthenol, Allantoin, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Phenylpropanol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Xanthan gum, Maclura cochinchinensis leaf prenylflavonoids

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
  3. 3
    Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  4. 4
    Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoinscielo.br
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