Renee Rouleau Rosemary Mint Cleansing Milk
Works for
CleansingGlyceryl stearate, Polysorbate 20 + 2 moreCleanses gently
“Rosemary Mint Cleansing Milk”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, glyceryl stearate, polysorbate 20, stearic acid) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Retinyl palmitate, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glyceryl stearate~5.1–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePolysorbate 20~3.4–5%
Stearic acid~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilCarbomer~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerDisodium edta~0.5–1%
Tocopheryl acetate~1.2–1.7%
- 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 acetateTocopherol~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolRetinyl palmitate~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateAscorbic acid~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidSodium hydroxide~0.4–0.9%
Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract~0.35–0.8%
Citrus limon peel extract~0.2–0.8%
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.3–0.7%
- 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 extractPyrus malus fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractSpirulina maxima extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Humulus lupulus extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hops extract. Can contain common irritants and allergens geraniol, limonene, linalool
More about Humulus lupulus extractCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractGlycerin~0.1–0.5%
- 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 GlycerinRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilMentha piperita oil~0.05–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glyceryl stearate, Polysorbate 20, Stearic acid, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Carbomer, Disodium edta, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Retinyl palmitate, Ascorbic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Citrus limon peel extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Spirulina maxima extract, Humulus lupulus extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Glycerin, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Mentha piperita oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
| Renee RouleauRosemary Mint Cleansing MilkYOUR PRODUCT | megababeSpace Bar Detoxifying Charcoal Underarm Bar | SkinCodeExclusive Cellular Cleansing Milk | Andalou NaturalsAge Defying Apricot Probiotic Cleansing Milk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 65% | 34% | 33% |
| Price | — | $15.94 | — | $9.77 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 10 | 5 of 10 | 6 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Sodium Hyaluronate | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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