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Embryolisse Milky Make-Up Removal Emulsion
Embryolisse

Embryolisse Milky Make-Up Removal Emulsion

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Palmitic acid, Stearic acid + 4 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Milky Make-Up Removal Emulsion”
Source: Supderdrug

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cera alba, glyceryl stearate se, palmitic acid, steareth-10, stearic acid, triethanolamine) 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.

Palmitic acidEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~3.8–5.8%
Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~3.2–4.8%
TriethanolamineEffect: HighUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell~2.1–3.2%
Cera albaEffect: HighForms 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~1.7–2.6%
Glyceryl stearate seEffect: HighUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~1.7–2.6%
Steareth-10Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.35–0.85%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 8 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~0.15–0.6%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~2.1–3.2%est.
Cera albaForms 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 allergenMedium~1.7–2.6%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.6–1.4%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.4–0.9%est.
Steareth-10Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf extractTraditionally 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~0.1–0.4%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 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
Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~1.1–1.6%est.
Steareth-10Helps oil and water mix together3/5~0.35–0.85%est.
Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~1.7–2.6%est.
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Paraffinum liquidum~6.8–10.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

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Palmitic acid~3.8–5.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

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Stearic acid~3.2–4.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Triethanolamine~2.1–3.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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Glyceryl stearate se~1.7–2.6%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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Cera alba~1.7–2.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Cetyl palmitate~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.1–1.6%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

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

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Caprylyl glycol~0.6–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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1,2-hexanediol~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Steareth-10~0.35–0.85%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Parfum~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Propylene glycol~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Tropolone~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Hydrolyzed soy protein~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing

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Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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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Ingredient list view

Water, Paraffinum liquidum, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Triethanolamine, Glyceryl stearate se, Cera alba, Cetyl palmitate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Caprylyl glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Steareth-10, Parfum, Propylene glycol, Tropolone, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Efficacy of barrier creams in comparison to skin care products in dental laboratory technicians--a controlled trialncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediolsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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