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MoisturizingGlycerin, Laminaria japonica extract + 13 moreWorks
“Replenishes hydration to skin with 5 Hyaluronic Acids and improves the appearance of dull skin with Vitamin E.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hyaluronic acid.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid ~0.2–0.4%Under-dosed
“This quick and easy-to-use blackhead clear stick helps to reduce the appearance of blackheads on the nose.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Juglans regia shell powder, Parfum + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium stearate~8.6–10.5%
Propylene glycol~4–4.9%
- 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 glycolMethylpropanediol~3.1–3.8%
Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silaneCharcoal powder~1.9–2.4%
Silica~1.7–2.1%
Microcrystalline cellulose~1.4–1.8%
Bentonite~1.1–1.4%
Polysorbate 20~0.8–1.15%
Juglans regia shell powder~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Parfum~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Kaolin~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinButylene glycol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.3–0.6%
Agar~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Polysaccharide derived from seaweed. Used to create a thicker product consistency and might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AgarXanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAlgin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginCitric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSalicylic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidDiospyros kaki leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vitis vinifera fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
More about Vitis vinifera fruit extractLaminaria japonica extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Laminaria japonica extractLaminaria cloustoni extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gelidium cartilagineum extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ecklonia cava extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Codium tomentosum extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enteromorpha compressa extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Propanediol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCoffea arabica seed extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Coffea arabica seed extractCarthamus tinctorius flower extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polygonum cuspidatum root extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the product
More about Polygonum cuspidatum root extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractCastanea crenata shell extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zanthoxylum schinifolium leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerChromium oxide greens~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateHydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Long sugars that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycansGlycerin~0.2–0.4%
- 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 GlycerinSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateBenzyl glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps dissolve other ingredients and preserve products
More about Benzyl glycolHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidHyaluronic acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractPyrus malus fruit extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractCitrus aurantifolia fruit extract~0.15–0.25%
Raspberry ketone~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can reduce skin pigmentation, but it is not safe to use for these purposes in high concentrations as use of raspberry ketone and its derivative is linked to causing loss of skin pigmentation in people (leukoderma)
More about Raspberry ketoneBenzyl salicylate~0.05–0.1%
Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium stearate, Propylene glycol, Methylpropanediol, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Charcoal powder, Silica, Microcrystalline cellulose, Bentonite, Polysorbate 20, Juglans regia shell powder, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Kaolin, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Agar, Xanthan gum, Algin, Citric acid, Salicylic acid, Diospyros kaki leaf extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Laminaria japonica extract, Laminaria cloustoni extract, Gelidium cartilagineum extract, Ecklonia cava extract, Codium tomentosum extract, Enteromorpha compressa extract, Propanediol, Coffea arabica seed extract, Carthamus tinctorius flower extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Castanea crenata shell extract, Zanthoxylum schinifolium leaf extract, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Chromium oxide greens, Tocopheryl acetate, Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans, Glycerin, Sodium hyaluronate, Benzyl glycol, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Hyaluronic acid, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Citrus aurantifolia fruit extract, Raspberry ketone, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Milk TouchBlackhead Clear Mud StickYOUR PRODUCT | Drunk ElephantF-Balm Electrolyte Waterfacial Hydrating Mask | Jan MariniRetinol Plus Mask | U BeautyThe Barrier Bioactive Treatment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 83% | 81% | 81% |
| Price | — | $36.46 | $95.00 | $192.16 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 10 | 5 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Retinol | Lactobionic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Milk Touch - Blackhead Clear Mud Stick" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (hyaluronic acid 0.15% - 0.30%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.15% - 0.30%, sodium hyaluronate 0.20% - 0.35%, glycerin 0.20% - 0.40%, hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans 0.20% - 0.35% and sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer 0.20% - 0.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 14.30$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
- 5Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
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