Santa Maria Novella Body Milk
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing8 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Crafted with hydrating vegetable oils, cocoa butter, white beeswax, and avocado oil.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
User reviews
Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.
Ingredients
Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.
Water~40–60%
Persea gratissima oil~4.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilPropylene glycol~3.5–5.2%
- 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 glycolCetyl alcohol~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideParaffinum liquidum~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumCeteth-20~1.5–2.3%
Dimethicone~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeParfum~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTriethanolamine~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineCera alba~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaBeeswax~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxTheobroma cacao seed butter~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Carbomer~0.3–0.75%
- 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 CarbomerBisabolol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololSodium cetearyl sulfate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cetearyl sulfateSodium dehydroacetate~0.1–0.45%
Tetrasodium edta~0.1–0.4%
Methylparaben~0.05–0.25%
Ethylparaben~0.05–0.2%
Propylparaben~0.05–0.2%
Butylparaben~0.05–0.15%
Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.1%
Bht~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Persea gratissima oil, Propylene glycol, Cetyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Paraffinum liquidum, Ceteth-20, Dimethicone, Parfum, Triethanolamine, Cera alba, Beeswax, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Sodium benzoate, Carbomer, Bisabolol, Sodium cetearyl sulfate, Sodium dehydroacetate, Tetrasodium edta, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Sodium hydroxide, Bht
Compare prices
Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.
.png)
Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Santa Maria NovellaBody MilkYOUR PRODUCT | La Roche-PosayLIPIKAR BODY LOTION | LubridermBody Lotion Fragrance-Free | Lubriderm Daily MoistureLotion Fragrance-Free | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 59% | 59% | 59% |
| Price | $96.00 | $20.99−$75.01 | $3.29−$92.71 | $11.97−$84.03 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 1 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Panthenol | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Santa Maria Novella - Body Milk" has a good moisturizing formula.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 96.00$ in the United States.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 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
- 4A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5
- 6Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.