Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Dimethicone + 3 moreStrong evidence
“Milk Lotion”
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.
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: dimethicone, behenyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“Enriched with protein-rich luffa extract to boost skin’s moisture levels as well as Vitamin C to suppress melanin production and nourish skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: AlcoholMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Hema~5.5–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~3.9–5.9%
Paraffinum liquidum~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Paraffinum liquidumGlycerin~2.4–3.7%
- 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 GlycerinDipropylene glycol~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolCaprylic acid~1.4–2.1%
Capric acid~1.2–1.8%
Stearyl alcohol~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholBehenyl alcohol~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholStearic acid~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPeg-40 glyceryl stearate~0.45–1%
Alcohol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholXanthan gum~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDimethicone~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeDisodium edta~0.05–0.25%
Methylparaben~0.05–0.2%
Propylparaben~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Hema, Water, Paraffinum liquidum, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Unknown, Caprylic acid, Capric acid, Unknown, Stearyl alcohol, Behenyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Peg-40 glyceryl stearate, Alcohol, Xanthan gum, Dimethicone, Disodium edta, Methylparaben, Propylparaben
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Hechima CologneMilk LotionYOUR PRODUCT | OlayBeauty Fluid Moisturiser Sensitive Skin | BootsSkin Clear Lotion with niacinamide | RohtoHada Labo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Acid Emulsion Hydrating Milk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 60% | 60% |
| Price | $12.56 | $8.68−$3.88 | $5.35−$7.21 | $15.80+$3.24 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Petrolatum | Niacinamide | Arginine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Hechima Cologne - Milk Lotion" has a good moisturizing formula. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (glycerin) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Paraffinum liquidum, dimethicone and behenyl alcohol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 12.56$ in the United States.
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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.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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