Florena Fermented Skincare Milky Cleanser

Florena Fermented Skincare Milky Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Glyceryl stearate citrate, Decyl glucoside + 5 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Fermented Skincare Milky Cleanser”
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 (decyl glucoside, glyceryl caprylate, glyceryl stearate, glyceryl stearate citrate, glyceryl undecylenate, hydrogenated palm glycerides, 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

Glyceryl stearate citrateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin~3.1–4.6%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~1.5–2.3%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~0.9–1.35%
Glyceryl caprylateEffect: HighAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.35–0.8%
Hydrogenated palm glyceridesEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin~0.3–0.75%
Glyceryl undecylenateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation~0.2–0.75%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.1–0.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 strong irritants: Jasminum officinale flower extract, Linalool + 6 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~1.5–2.3%est.
Jasminum officinale flower extractFragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.95%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.15%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~2.1–3.2%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~0.55–1.3%est.
Glyceryl undecylenateHelps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulationMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~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
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 radicals3/5~0.35–0.85%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.3–6.4%
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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Glyceryl stearate citrate~3.1–4.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin

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Dicaprylyl ether~2.8–4.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2.1–3.2%
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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Macadamia integrifolia seed oil~1.7–2.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Decyl glucoside~1.5–2.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Lactobacillus ferment~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritation

A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative

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Behenyl alcohol~1.1–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient

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Glyceryl stearate~0.9–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Pentylene glycol~0.55–1.3%
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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Jasminum officinale flower extract~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance. Can be irritating

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Pseudozyma epicola/soybean flour/apricot kernel oil/olive fruit oil/sunflower seed oil/sweet almond oil/angelica gigas root extract ferment extract filtrate~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.35–0.85%
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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Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.35–0.85%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

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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Hydrogenated palm kernel glycerides~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Glyceryl caprylate~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

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Hydrogenated palm glycerides~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin

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Glyceryl undecylenate~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation

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Butylene glycol~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Tocopherol~0.15–0.6%
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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Microcrystalline cellulose~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Exfoliation
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Xanthan gum~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Cellulose gum~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions

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Citric acid~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Linalool~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Citral~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Eugenol~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Parfum~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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With fermented jasmin , fermented angelica oil
Not recognized
Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Dicaprylyl ether, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Decyl glucoside, Lactobacillus ferment, Behenyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Pentylene glycol, Jasminum officinale flower extract, Pseudozyma epicola/soybean flour/apricot kernel oil/olive fruit oil/sunflower seed oil/sweet almond oil/angelica gigas root extract ferment extract filtrate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Hydrogenated palm kernel glycerides, Glyceryl caprylate, Hydrogenated palm glycerides, Glyceryl undecylenate, Butylene glycol, Tocopherol, Microcrystalline cellulose, Xanthan gum, Cellulose gum, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Benzyl alcohol, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Citral, Eugenol, Parfum, Unknown

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