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Kao Biore Makeup Remover Milk
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Kao Biore Makeup Remover Milk

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Myristic acid, Decyl glucoside + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Biore Makeup Remover Milk”
Source: Yesstyle

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (decyl glucoside, glycol distearate, lauramidopropyl betaine, lauric acid, myristic acid) 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

Myristic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic~6.8–10.3%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~3.3–5%
Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~1.5–2.3%
Lauramidopropyl betaineEffect: High~1.1–1.6%
Glycol distearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~1–1.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 9 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~3.3–5%est.
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~6.8–10.3%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~1.5–2.3%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~1.2–1.8%est.
Glycol distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1–1.6%est.
Lauramidopropyl betaine—Medium~1.1–1.6%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 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
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic3/5~6.8–10.3%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~1.5–2.3%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Myristic acid~6.8–10.3%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

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Glycerin~3.5–5.3%
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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Decyl glucoside~3.3–5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Ppg-7-buteth-4~2.1–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Lauric acid~1.5–2.3%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
CleansingAnti-blemishAntibacterial

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

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Potassium hydroxide~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Glycol distearate~1–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Lauramidopropyl betaine~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.95%
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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Polyquaternium-7~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish

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Alcohol~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

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

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Etidronic acid~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Bht~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Parfum~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Myristic acid, Glycerin, Decyl glucoside, Ppg-7-buteth-4, Lauric acid, Potassium hydroxide, Glycol distearate, Lauramidopropyl betaine, Sodium hyaluronate, Polyquaternium-7, Alcohol, Etidronic acid, Bht, Parfum

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    The fatty acid profile of the skin surface lipid layer in papulopustular rosaceancbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Ecofriendly surfactant is allergen of the yearmdedge.com
  4. 4
    Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin careresearchgate.net
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