Kate Somerville Goat Milk Moisturizing Cleanser by Kate Somerville
Works for
CleansingSodium cocoyl isethionate, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine + 6 moreCleanses gently
“A gentle daily face wash that's formulated to cleanse and soothe without tightness or irritation.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, glyceryl stearate, polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauroyl glutamate, 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Parfum + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
User reviews
1 of 1 community members would buy it again.
It feels genitalia. No tight feeling after using
Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium cocoyl isethionate~10–13%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateCocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~5.9–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinPolyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateBetaine~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineGlyceryl distearate~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vitis vinifera seed oil~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilPersea gratissima oil~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilCocos nucifera oil~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideXylitylglucoside~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosidePropanediol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl stearate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateCetearyl alcohol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCaprae lac~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Milk protein~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Milk proteinLactic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidTocopherol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolMel extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractHelianthus annuus extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Helianthus annuus extractBisabolol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceSodium lauroyl glutamate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. It creates foam
More about Sodium lauroyl glutamateOryza sativa bran extract~0.25–0.45%
Xylitol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about Xylitol1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.35%
Anhydroxylitol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolParfum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumStearic acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidDisodium edta~0.1–0.2%
Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.1–0.2%
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumT-butyl alcohol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholBenzyl salicylate~0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Betaine, Glyceryl distearate, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Xylitylglucoside, Propanediol, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Caprae lac, Milk protein, Lactic acid, Tocopherol, Mel extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Helianthus annuus extract, Bisabolol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sodium lauroyl glutamate, Oryza sativa bran extract, Xylitol, 1,2-hexanediol, Anhydroxylitol, Parfum, Stearic acid, Disodium edta, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Xanthan gum, T-butyl alcohol, Benzyl salicylate
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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.
| Kate SomervilleGoat Milk Moisturizing Cleanser by Kate SomervilleYOUR PRODUCT | Farmacy BeautyGreen Clean Gentle Creamy Cleanser | BiodermaAtoderm Shower Gel | CeraVeGel Moussant Anti-Imperfections | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | $41.40 | $14.00−$27.40 | $7.52−$33.88 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 22 | 4 of 22 | 4 of 22 |
| Key difference | — | Linoleic Acid | Niacinamide | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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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.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
- 2
- 3Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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