Works for
CleansingSodium cocoyl isethionate, Sodium stearate + 3 moreCleanses gently
“A whitehead clear stick formulated with AHA and BHA to exfoliate skin while effectively cleanses the skin and removes sebum with coconut derived surfactant.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, polysorbate 20, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium stearate, xanthan gum) 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.
ExfoliationSalicylic acid ~0.1–0.2%, below the ~0.5% it needsUnder-dosed
“A whitehead clear stick formulated with AHA and BHA to exfoliate skin while effectively cleanses the skin and removes sebum with coconut derived surfactant.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid ~0.1–0.2%, below the ~0.5% it needsUnder-dosed
“Whitehead Clear Chamomile Stick”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum + 8 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 cocoyl isethionate~7.9–9.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateSodium stearate~4.5–5.5%
Propylene glycol~2.9–3.5%
- 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 glycolAlcohol~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about AlcoholSilica~1.9–2.4%
Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~1.6–1.9%
- 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 silaneMicrocrystalline cellulose~1.4–1.7%
Bentonite~1.1–1.3%
Polysorbate 20~0.75–1.1%
Parfum~0.55–0.8%
- 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%
1,2-hexanediol~0.25–0.4%
Agar~0.25–0.45%
- 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~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAlgin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginChromium oxide greens~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.5%
- 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 acetateDiospyros kaki leaf extract~0.25–0.4%
- 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 extractCoffea 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~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polygonum cuspidatum root extract~0.2–0.35%
- 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~0.2–0.4%
- 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~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zanthoxylum schinifolium leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chamomilla recutita flower/leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.35%
Salvia sclarea extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Salvia sclarea extractLavandula angustifolia flower water~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hyacinthus orientalis extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Borago officinalis extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Centaurea cyanus flower extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have antibacterial effect and help neutralize free radicals
More about Centaurea cyanus flower extractButylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- 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 glycolLaminaria 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~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerHydrolyzed 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~0.25–0.45%
- 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~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps dissolve other ingredients and preserve products
More about Benzyl glycolHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.2–0.35%
- 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~0.2–0.35%
- 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 acidRaspberry ketone~0.15–0.25%
- 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 ketoneSalix alba bark extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractOriganum vulgare leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Can have an anti-oxidant effect, but can also contain irritants
More about Origanum vulgare leaf extractChamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus out of soybean. The fermented product helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and has anti-bacterial properties. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation and could be helpful in evening out skin tone, but studies are lacking
More about Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extractCinnamomum cassia bark extract~0.2–0.35%
Scutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractPortulaca oleracea extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractCitric acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSalicylic acid~0.1–0.2%
- 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 acidHexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.1%
Limonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Sodium stearate, Propylene glycol, Alcohol, Silica, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Microcrystalline cellulose, Bentonite, Polysorbate 20, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, 1,2-hexanediol, Agar, Xanthan gum, Algin, Chromium oxide greens, Tocopheryl acetate, Diospyros kaki leaf extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Coffea arabica seed extract, Carthamus tinctorius flower extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Castanea crenata shell extract, Zanthoxylum schinifolium leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita flower/leaf extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Salvia sclarea extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower water, Hyacinthus orientalis extract, Borago officinalis extract, Centaurea cyanus flower extract, Butylene glycol, Laminaria japonica extract, Laminaria cloustoni extract, Gelidium cartilagineum extract, Ecklonia cava extract, Codium tomentosum extract, Enteromorpha compressa extract, Propanediol, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans, Glycerin, Sodium hyaluronate, Benzyl glycol, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Hyaluronic acid, Raspberry ketone, Salix alba bark extract, Origanum vulgare leaf extract, Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract, Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract, Cinnamomum cassia bark extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Citric acid, Salicylic acid, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene
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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 TouchWhitehead Clear Chamomile StickYOUR PRODUCT | GarnierPure Active Charcoal Anti-Blackhead Exfoliating Stick | Some By MiAHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Cleansing Bar | FOAMIEFace Bar Tea Tree and Salicylic Acid for Acne Prone Skin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 86% | 84% | 83% |
| Price | — | $7.94 | $7.59 | $7.98 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 14 | 3 of 14 | 3 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Mineral Oil | Niacinamide | Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Milk Touch - Whitehead Clear Chamomile Stick" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (hyaluronic acid 0.20% - 0.35%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.20% - 0.35%, sodium hyaluronate 0.20% - 0.35%, glycerin 0.25% - 0.45%, hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans 0.20% - 0.35% and sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer 0.20% - 0.35%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 14.10$ 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 26 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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