MILK MAKEUP Hydro Ungrip Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm

MILK MAKEUP Hydro Ungrip Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-10 dioleate, Polyglyceryl-2 sesquicaprylate + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Hydro Ungrip Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm”
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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (hydrogenated castor oil, polyglyceryl-10 dioleate, polyglyceryl-2 sesquicaprylate, sorbitan oleate) 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-10 dioleateEffect: High~3.2–4.8%
Polyglyceryl-2 sesquicaprylateEffect: High~2.5–3.7%
Hydrogenated castor oilEffect: HighA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency~0.4–1%
Sorbitan oleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.15–0.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Parfum, Citral
Medium risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.Medium~22–33%est.
Lauryl laurateHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~4.4–6.5%est.
Ricinus communis seed oilA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistencyMedium~1.7–2.5%est.
Cannabis sativa seed extract—Medium~1–1.5%est.
Aloe barbadensis 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~0.45–1%est.
Hydrogenated castor oilA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistencyMedium~0.4–1%est.
Sorbitan oleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.15–0.5%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 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
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.2/5~22–33%est.
Sorbitan oleateHelps oil and water mix together2/5~0.15–0.6%est.

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Ingredients

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Glycine soja oil~22–33%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~5–7.5%
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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Lauryl laurate~4.4–6.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Polyglyceryl-10 dioleate~3.2–4.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Polyglyceryl-2 sesquicaprylate~2.5–3.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Synthetic wax~1.9–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency

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Ricinus communis seed oil~1.7–2.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency

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Stearyl behenate~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Cannabis sativa seed extract~1–1.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing
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Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~0.8–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation

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Aloe barbadensis extract~0.45–1%
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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Hydrogenated castor oil~0.4–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency

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Agave tequilana leaf extract~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Prunus avium flower extract~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Tocopherol~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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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Silica~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Octyldodecanol~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

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Sorbitan oleate~0.15–0.6%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Parfum~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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Ci 77891~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ingredient list view

Glycine soja oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Lauryl laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 dioleate, Polyglyceryl-2 sesquicaprylate, Synthetic wax, Ricinus communis seed oil, Stearyl behenate, Cannabis sativa seed extract, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Aloe barbadensis extract, Hydrogenated castor oil, Agave tequilana leaf extract, Prunus avium flower extract, Tocopherol, Silica, Octyldodecanol, Sorbitan oleate, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium hyaluronate, Caprylyl glycol, Parfum, Citral, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891

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