Payot Nue Cleansing Micellar Milk

Payot Nue Cleansing Micellar Milk

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Polysorbate 20, Xanthan gum + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Nue Cleansing Micellar Milk”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (polysorbate 20, 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.

Polysorbate 20Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~2.1–3.1%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.5–1.15%
LecithinEffect: High, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium amara flower water, 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
Citrus aurantium amara flower waterA citrus plant essential oil (in a less concentrated format). Used as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~1.4–2%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.95–1.4%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.2–1.7%est.
ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.16–0.32%est.
O-cymen-5-olA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.1%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.25%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
Gossypium herbaceum seed oilCottonseed oil. It is used as an emollient and occlusive in products. It is rich palmitic, oleic acid, and linoleic fatty acids.3/5~1.7–2.5%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Coco-caprylate/caprate~5–7.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture

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C15-19 alkane~4–6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Glycerin~2.8–4.2%
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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Polysorbate 20~2.1–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Gossypium herbaceum seed oil~1.7–2.5%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Cottonseed oil. It is used as an emollient and occlusive in products. It is rich palmitic, oleic acid, and linoleic fatty acids.

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Citrus aurantium amara flower water~1.4–2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A citrus plant essential oil (in a less concentrated format). Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.2–1.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Parfum~0.95–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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

A preservative

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Xanthan gum~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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O-cymen-5-ol~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium hydroxide~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Biosaccharide gum-4~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps improve the product texture

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Lecithin~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Lepidium sativum sprout extract~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Ingredient list view

Water, Coco-caprylate/caprate, C15-19 alkane, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Gossypium herbaceum seed oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower water, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Parfum, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan gum, O-cymen-5-ol, Sodium hydroxide, 1,2-hexanediol, Citric acid, Biosaccharide gum-4, Sodium benzoate, Lecithin, Potassium sorbate, Lepidium sativum sprout extract

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Shared key ingredients—3 of 32 of 33 of 3
Key difference—NiacinamideDecyl GlucosidePanthenol
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