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Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser
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Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Poloxamer 184 + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“A pH-balanced gel-cream cleanser that’s suitable for all skin types.”
Source: Glossier

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (isohexadecane, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, poloxamer 184, polysorbate 80, sorbitan oleate) 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.

Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateEffect: HighHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~3.2–4.9%
Poloxamer 184Effect: High~1.9–2.9%
IsohexadecaneEffect: HighImproves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent~1.4–2.2%
Polysorbate 80Effect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.3–0.75%
Sorbitan oleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.1–0.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Rosa damascena flower water
Medium risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosa damascena flower waterUsed to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritatingHigh~6–9%est.
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~3.2–4.9%est.
Symphytum officinale root extractA plant extract that might be able to help decrease inflammation in skin and have an anti-oxidant effectMedium~0.3–0.75%est.
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Sorbitan oleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Benzoic acidA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.01–0.05%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
Isopropyl myristateAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.15–0.55%est.
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency3/5~0.1–0.4%est.
Sorbitan oleateHelps oil and water mix together2/5~0.1–0.35%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Rosa damascena flower water~6–9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating

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Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~3.2–4.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Propanediol~2.6–3.9%
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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Poloxamer 184~1.9–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer~1.6–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps water and oil mix together and create gel-like textures

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Isohexadecane~1.4–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent

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

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

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Betaine~0.9–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Allantoin~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessAnti-blemishReduces irritationExfoliation

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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Glycerin~0.5–1.15%
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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Panthenol~0.4–0.95%
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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Symphytum officinale root extract~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might be able to help decrease inflammation in skin and have an anti-oxidant effect

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Anhydroxylitol~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function

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Polysorbate 80~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Xylitol~0.2–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

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Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Isopropyl myristate~0.15–0.55%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

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Isopropyl palmitate~0.1–0.4%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

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Sorbitan oleate~0.1–0.35%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Benzoic acid~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.01–0.05%
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~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Ingredient list view

Water, Rosa damascena flower water, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Propanediol, Poloxamer 184, Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, Isohexadecane, Xylitylglucoside, Betaine, Allantoin, Glycerin, Panthenol, Symphytum officinale root extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Anhydroxylitol, Polysorbate 80, Xylitol, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Isopropyl myristate, Isopropyl palmitate, Sorbitan oleate, Benzoic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts ec.europa.eu
  2. 2
    Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoinscielo.br
  3. 3
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
  5. 5
    Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  6. 6
    A Symphytum officinale Root Extract Exerts Anti-inflammatory Properties by Affecting Two Distinct Steps of NF-κB Signalingpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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