Mesoestetic Hydra Milk Cleanser

Mesoestetic Hydra Milk Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Glyceryl stearate, Polysorbate 60 + 4 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Perfect for dry, sensitive skin types this cleansing milk removes both make-up and impurities providing the skin with intense hydration whilst still respecting the physiological balance of the skin.”
Source: Face the future

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (ceteareth-30, glyceryl stearate, polysorbate 60, polysorbate 80, sorbitan stearate, stearyl alcohol) 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.

Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~2–2.5%
Polysorbate 60Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.7–1.05%
Polysorbate 80Effect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.6–0.9%
Stearyl alcoholEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin~0.6–0.9%
Ceteareth-30Effect: High~0.55–0.85%
Sorbitan stearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.3–0.55%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~1.2–1.4%est.
Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.6%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.15%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~7.1–8.6%est.
Hydroxypropyl starch phosphateHelps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulationsMedium~4.1–5%est.
Polysorbate 60Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.7–1.05%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~0.45–0.65%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.45%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
Isopropyl myristateAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic3/5~3.2–4%est.

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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~7.1–8.6%
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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Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate~4.1–5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations

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Isopropyl myristate~3.2–4%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

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Glycerin~2.5–3%
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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Glyceryl stearate~2–2.5%
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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Paraffinum liquidum~1.7–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Sorbitol~1.4–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Propylene glycol~1.2–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Dimethicone~1–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

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

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Polysorbate 60~0.7–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Polysorbate 80~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Stearyl alcohol~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Ceteareth-30~0.55–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Tocopheryl acetate~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Sorbitan stearate~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Bht~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Propylparaben~0.1–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Ethylparaben~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Polyquaternium-7~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Parfum~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Isopropyl myristate, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Paraffinum liquidum, Sorbitol, Propylene glycol, Dimethicone, Polysorbate 60, Polysorbate 80, Stearyl alcohol, Ceteareth-30, Tocopheryl acetate, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Sorbitan stearate, Bht, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium benzoate, Parfum

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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.

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