Susanne Kaufmann Soothing Cleansing Milk Lait Nettoyant Apaisant

Susanne Kaufmann Soothing Cleansing Milk Lait Nettoyant Apaisant

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Methyl glucose sesquistearate, Stearyl alcohol + 1 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Soothing Cleansing Milk Lait Nettoyant Apaisant”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Methyl glucose sesquistearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~1.5–2.2%
Stearyl alcoholEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin~1.3–2%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.15–0.55%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 strong irritants: Rosa moschata seed oil, Achillea millefolium extract + 6 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 15 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosa moschata seed oil—High~2.1–3.2%est.
Achillea millefolium extractPlant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.8–1.2%est.
Althaea officinalis root extractA plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammationHigh~0.5–1.2%est.
Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.45–1%est.
Salvia officinalis leaf extractSage leaf extract. It can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
Sodium anisateUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.01–0.1%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~2.8–4.2%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~1.8–2.6%est.
Methyl glucose sesquistearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1.5–2.2%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~1–1.45%est.
Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Helianthus annuus hybrid oil~5.1–7.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Caprylyl caprylate/caprate~3.8–5.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2.8–4.2%
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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Rosa moschata seed oil~2.1–3.2%
Irritant · high
Pentylene glycol~1.8–2.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Methyl glucose sesquistearate~1.5–2.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Stearyl alcohol~1.3–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Tocopheryl acetate~1–1.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

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.

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Achillea millefolium extract~0.8–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Althaea officinalis root extract~0.5–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation

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Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.45–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Hypericum perforatum extract~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Salvia officinalis leaf extract~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating

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Sodium levulinate~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium anisate~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Xanthan gum~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Glycerin~0.1–0.5%
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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Tocopherol~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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

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

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Parfum~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Helianthus annuus hybrid oil, Caprylyl caprylate/caprate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Rosa moschata seed oil, Pentylene glycol, Methyl glucose sesquistearate, Stearyl alcohol, Tocopheryl acetate, Achillea millefolium extract, Althaea officinalis root extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Hypericum perforatum extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Sodium levulinate, Sodium anisate, Xanthan gum, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl salicylate, Parfum

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.

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    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
Susanne Kaufmann Soothing Cleansing Milk Lait Nettoyant Apaisant
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