Laboratoire ACM Dépiwhite Lightening Body Milk
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MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Sodium lactate + 15 moreStrong evidence
“Laboratoire ACM Dépiwhite Lightening Body Milk 500ml is a milk that moisturizes the dry skins and lightens the complexion.”
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, sodium lactate.
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: beeswax, butyrospermum parkii butter.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~5.2–6.3%
- 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 GlycerinParaffinum liquidum~4.2–5.2%
- 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 liquidumPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilSteareth-2~2.2–2.7%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterSorbitan caprylate~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan caprylateSteareth-21~1.5–1.8%
Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations
More about Hydroxypropyl starch phosphateCera alba~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaBeeswax~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxCetyl alcohol~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.55–0.8%
- 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 oilSodium lactate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateAllantoin~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinLactic acid~0.4–0.6%
- 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 acidMagnesium sulfate~0.4–0.6%
Manganese sulfate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Reseda luteola extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arctostaphylos uva ursi leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carum petroselinum extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cera microcristallina~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
More about Cera microcristallinaMicrocrystalline wax~0.25–0.45%
Dimethicone~0.3–0.5%
- 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 DimethiconeParaffin~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinPhenoxyethanol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPropylene glycol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolXanthan gum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCyclopentasiloxane~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneCyclohexasiloxane~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxanePotassium sorbate~0.1–0.15%
Parfum~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Paraffinum liquidum, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Steareth-2, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Sorbitan caprylate, Steareth-21, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Cera alba, Beeswax, Cetyl alcohol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Sodium lactate, Allantoin, Lactic acid, Magnesium sulfate, Manganese sulfate, Reseda luteola extract, Arctostaphylos uva ursi leaf extract, Carum petroselinum extract, Cera microcristallina, Microcrystalline wax, Dimethicone, Paraffin, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene glycol, Xanthan gum, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Potassium sorbate, Parfum
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| Laboratoire ACMDépiwhite Lightening Body MilkYOUR PRODUCT | La Roche-PosayLipikar Body Lotion for Normal to Dry Skin | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 51% |
| Price | $24.39 | $17.99−$6.40 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Laboratoire ACM - Dépiwhite Lightening Body Milk" works well for improving skin hydration This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (glycerin, sodium lactate and propylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Paraffinum liquidum, prunus armeniaca kernel oil, beeswax, butyrospermum parkii butter and cera alba in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: lactic acid, allantoin and jojoba oilIrritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 96.32$ in the United States and from 18.30£ up to 31.32£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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