Mavala Clean & Comfort Caress Cleansing Milk

Mavala Clean & Comfort Caress Cleansing Milk

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Sorbitan stearate, Peg-40 stearate + 4 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Experience a hydrating cleanse with Mavala's Clean & Comfort Caress Cleansing Milk , a velvety face wash that gently removes makeup and impurities from the face and eyes.”
Source: Lookfantastic

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, peg-40 stearate, polysorbate 65, sorbitan stearate, sucrose cocoate) 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.

Sorbitan stearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~2–2.5%
Peg-40 stearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.7–2.1%
Cetyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~0.8–1.15%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~0.5–0.75%
Polysorbate 65Effect: High~0.35–0.65%
Sucrose cocoateEffect: High~0.25–0.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Malva sylvestris flower extract, 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
Malva sylvestris flower extractUsed as a fragranceHigh~1.2–1.4%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~6.7–8.2%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf extractTraditionally 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 skinMedium~1.5–1.9%est.
ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.16–0.32%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.45–0.7%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.7–8.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Butylene glycol~4.3–5.3%
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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Ppg-15 stearyl ether~3.3–4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Help soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

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Glycerin~2.5–3.1%
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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Sorbitan stearate~2–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Peg-40 stearate~1.7–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~1.5–1.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Malva sylvestris flower extract~1.2–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Used as a fragrance

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Allantoin~0.7–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Cetyl alcohol~0.8–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Disodium edta~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Glyceryl stearate~0.5–0.75%
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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Maltodextrin~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Methylcellulose~0.4–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps improve the product texture

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Polysorbate 65~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Potassium hydroxide~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Pvm/ma decadiene crosspolymer~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Simethicone~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A type of silicone that helps to create nice product texture and is used as an anti-foaming agent

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Sucrose cocoate~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Bht~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Parfum~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ethylparaben~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Methylparaben~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ingredient list view

Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butylene glycol, Ppg-15 stearyl ether, Glycerin, Sorbitan stearate, Peg-40 stearate, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Malva sylvestris flower extract, Allantoin, Cetyl alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Maltodextrin, Methylcellulose, Polysorbate 65, Potassium hydroxide, Pvm/ma decadiene crosspolymer, Simethicone, Sucrose cocoate, Bht, Parfum, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol

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