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Madara Cosmetics Organic Face Delicate Cleansing Milk
Madara Cosmetics

Madara Cosmetics Organic Face Delicate Cleansing Milk

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Glyceryl stearate + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Organic Face Delicate Cleansing Milk”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate) 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.

Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~2.5–3.7%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~2.1–3.1%
Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~1.2–1.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Alcohol, Aroma + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
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~3.8–5.7%est.
AromaAn unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredientsHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~2.5–3.7%est.
Avena sativa bran extract—Medium~1.6–2.4%est.
Ascorbyl palmitateBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.Medium~0.45–1.1%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~0.35–0.8%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
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~1.2–1.8%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~5.5–8.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Alcohol~3.8–5.7%
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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Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate~2.5–3.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Glycerin
Not recognized
Glyceryl stearate~2.1–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Tillia cordata
Not recognized
Avena sativa bran extract~1.6–2.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
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Plantago major, calendula officinalis
Not recognized
Cetearyl alcohol~1.2–1.8%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Tocopherol~0.85–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-inflammatory

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

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Ascorbyl palmitate~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-agingAnti-oxidation

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.

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Potassium hydroxide~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Aroma~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredients

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Citronellol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Sodium phytate~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Ingredient list view

Water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Unknown, Glyceryl stearate, Unknown, Avena sativa bran extract, Unknown, Cetearyl alcohol, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Potassium hydroxide, Aroma, Citronellol, Geraniol, Sodium phytate

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Key difference—AnhydroxylitolAdenosinePanthenol
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Careonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  2. 2
    Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egyptjournals.lww.com
  3. 3
    Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  4. 4
    Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countriesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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