Ellis Brooklyn Myth Excellent Body Milk
Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 13 moreWorks well
“Camellia Oil: a superior intense yet lightweight moisturizer with anti-inflammation properties.”
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, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, cera alba.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Rosehip Oil: a potent natural source of Omegas 3, 6, and 9, and Vitamin C, which brightens and restores skin tone.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy17 strong irritants: Parfum, Butylphenyl methylpropional + 15 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale5 flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceWater~12–17%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~5.1–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilGlyceryl stearate~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateEthylhexyl palmitate~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateCocos nucifera oil~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilGlycerin~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One 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 GlycerinTheobroma cacao seed butter~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterMyristyl myristate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
More about Myristyl myristatePotassium stearate~1–1.6%
Cera alba~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaParfum~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilButyrospermum parkii butter~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterPhenoxyethanol~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolRosa canina seed extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Macadamia ternifolia seed oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilLimnanthes alba seed oil~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilCamellia oleifera seed oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
More about Camellia oleifera seed oilSodium carbomer~0.45–1%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.8%
Panthenol~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolButylphenyl methylpropional~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalHydroxycitronellal~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalLimonene~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneBenzyl alcohol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCitronellol~0.2–0.7%
Citral~0.15–0.7%
Cinnamyl alcohol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Coumarin~0.15–0.7%
Benzyl benzoate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeLinalool~0.15–0.6%
Benzyl salicylate~0.15–0.55%
Farnesol~0.1–0.45%
Isoeugenol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Geraniol~0.1–0.35%
Cinnamal~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Eugenol~0.05–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glyceryl stearate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Cocos nucifera oil, Glycerin, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Myristyl myristate, Potassium stearate, Cera alba, Parfum, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Phenoxyethanol, Rosa canina seed extract, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Sodium carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Benzyl alcohol, Citronellol, Citral, Cinnamyl alcohol, Coumarin, Benzyl benzoate, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Linalool, Benzyl salicylate, Farnesol, Isoeugenol, Geraniol, Cinnamal, Eugenol
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| Ellis BrooklynMyth Excellent Body MilkYOUR PRODUCT | Rainshadow LabsShea Hydration Lotion - LS | Eight SaintsCocoa Cream Body Butter | SheaMoistureAfrican Black Soap Body Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 59% | 58% |
| Price | — | — | $34.00 | $7.18 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 11 | 6 of 11 | 6 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Beeswax | Oatmeal Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Ellis Brooklyn - Myth Excellent Body Milk" works well for moisturizing the skin. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (panthenol, glycerin and aloe barbadensis leaf juice) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Limnanthes alba seed oil, theobroma cacao seed butter, beeswax, cera alba and cocos nucifera oil in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 55.00$ in the United States and from 70.00CA$ up to 74.20CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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