Shiseido Defend Beauty Extra Rich Cleansing Milk
Works for
CleansingSodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 3 moreCleanses gently
“Defend Beauty Extra Rich Cleansing Milk”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, glycol distearate, peg-2 laurate, propylene glycol laurate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate) 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.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Citrus junos seed extract, Alcohol + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate~11–14%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateCocamidopropyl betaine~6.1–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betainePeg-2 laurate~2.8–3.4%
Glycol distearate~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearatePropylene glycol laurate~1.9–2.3%
Glycerin~1.7–2.1%
- 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 GlycerinDipropylene glycol~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolPolyquaternium-10~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-10Oryza sativa germ oil~0.95–1.15%
Betaine~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineSodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronateCitrus junos seed extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Water~0.45–0.7%
Hydrolyzed silk~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed silkCitric acid~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidWater~0.25–0.5%
Disodium edta~0.25–0.4%
Alcohol~0.2–0.35%
- 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 AlcoholTocopherol~0.2–0.35%
- 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 TocopherolPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Parfum~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 17200~0.05–0.15%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Peg-2 laurate, Glycol distearate, Propylene glycol laurate, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Polyquaternium-10, Oryza sativa germ oil, Betaine, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Citrus junos seed extract, Water, Hydrolyzed silk, Citric acid, Water, Disodium edta, Alcohol, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Ci 17200, Ci 19140
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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.
| ShiseidoDefend Beauty Extra Rich Cleansing MilkYOUR PRODUCT | NassifMD DermaceuticalsPure Hydration Facial Cleanser | Sincerely yoursKindly Clean Hydrating and Soothing Foaming Gel Cleanser | Dr. Bailey Skin CareExtremely Gentle Foaming Facial Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 34% | 34% |
| Price | — | $17.00 | $22.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Squalane | Niacinamide | Retinyl Palmitate |
| 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 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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