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Proto-col Collagen Cleansing Milk
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Proto-col Collagen Cleansing Milk

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Cleansing
Carbomer, Triethanolamine
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Collagen Cleansing Milk”
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 (carbomer, triethanolamine) 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.

CarbomerEffect: HighHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations~0.95–1.45%
TriethanolamineEffect: HighUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell~0.85–1.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 12 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~3.7–5.6%est.
Anthemis nobilis flower oilAn essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skinHigh~1.6–2.4%est.
Actinidia chinensis fruit extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lackingHigh~1.5–2.2%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
Citrus aurantium amara flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Royal jellyHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skinHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.25%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~5.9–8.9%est.
TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~0.85–1.25%est.
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~0.5–1.2%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.25%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
Hydrolyzed corallina officinalis extract—3/5~1.2–1.8%est.
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency3/5~0.5–1.2%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~5.9–8.9%
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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Propylene glycol~3.7–5.6%
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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Peg-40~2.8–4.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps dissolve other ingredients. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Glycerin~2.2–3.3%
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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Anthemis nobilis flower oil~1.6–2.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin

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Actinidia chinensis fruit extract~1.5–2.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking

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Hydrolyzed corallina officinalis extract~1.2–1.8%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
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Carbomer~0.95–1.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Triethanolamine~0.85–1.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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Isopropyl palmitate~0.5–1.2%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

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Phenoxyethanol~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Decylene glycol~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to creat a nice product texture and support penetration of other ingredients

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Caprylyl glycol~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Citrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Faex extract~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Yeast extract. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Hyaluronic acid~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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

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Royal jelly~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Parfum~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Propylene glycol, Peg-40, Glycerin, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Actinidia chinensis fruit extract, Hydrolyzed corallina officinalis extract, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Isopropyl palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Decylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Faex extract, Hyaluronic acid, Royal jelly, Parfum, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  4. 4
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Safety Assessment of Anthemis nobilis– Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
  6. 6
    Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
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