KIKO Milano Pure Clean Eyes and Lips

KIKO Milano Pure Clean Eyes and Lips

Efficacy75/100IrritancyLow

Works for

Cleansing
Hexylene glycol
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Pure Clean Eyes and Lips”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Hexylene glycolEffect: HighHelps create a more spreadable product texture~1–1.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
11 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 11 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1%est.
Ci 16035A red dyeHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Hexylene glycolHelps create a more spreadable product textureMedium~1–1.45%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.5–1.1%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.4–0.9%est.
Tetrasodium edtaHelps to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.4–0.9%est.
Lactic acidAn 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)Medium~0.35–0.8%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.3%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.3%est.
Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.05–0.15%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
Ci 16035A red dye3/5~0.05–0.2%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Isododecane~6.2–9.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture

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Hydrogenated polydecene~3.7–5.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Butylene glycol~2.7–4%
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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Sodium chloride~2–3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Xylitol~1.6–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Benzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

An emollient that softens the skin

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Hexylene glycol~1–1.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

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Glycerin~0.85–1.3%
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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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.5–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Disodium edta~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Tetrasodium edta~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to stabilize the product formulation

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Lactic acid~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingExfoliationEvens skin toneAnti-aging

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)

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Phenoxyethanol~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Lysine~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

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Sodium hydroxide~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Prunus serrulata flower extract~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Biosaccharide gum-1~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin

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Potassium chloride~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Magnesium chloride~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps thicken the product formulation

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Sodium citrate~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Zinc chloride~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ci 16035~0.05–0.2%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5

A red dye

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Ci 42090~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Ingredient list view

Water, Isododecane, Hydrogenated polydecene, Butylene glycol, Sodium chloride, Xylitol, Benzyl alcohol, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Hexylene glycol, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Tetrasodium edta, Lactic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Lysine, Sodium hydroxide, Prunus serrulata flower extract, Biosaccharide gum-1, Potassium chloride, Magnesium chloride, Sodium citrate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Zinc chloride, Ci 16035, Ci 42090

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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.

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Match—35%34%33%
Price$12.00$23.39+$11.39$4.69−$7.31—
Shared key ingredients—2 of 52 of 52 of 5
Key difference—Sodium CocoamphoacetatePanthenolAllantoin
Irritancy Low High Low Low
Drying alcohol— Contains drying alcohol ——
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