Works for
CleansingGlyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol + 4 moreCleanses gently
“Himalaya Micellar Cleansing Milk”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, decyl glucoside, glyceryl caprylate, glyceryl stearate, glyceryl stearate citrate) 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: decyl glucoside
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Parfum, Sodium anisate + 6 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~5–7.5%
- 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 stearatePropanediol~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.8–4.2%
- 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 triglycerideGlycerin~2.1–3.2%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholDecyl glucoside~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideDicaprylyl carbonate~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateSodium levulinate~1–1.5%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateGlyceryl stearate citrate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateAcrylates crosspolymer~0.45–1%
Parfum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium anisate~0.35–0.85%
Avena sativa bran extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Panthenol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Allantoin~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinSodium gluconate~0.15–0.6%
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
- 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 extractStearic acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.1–0.45%
- 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 extractTocopherol~0.1–0.4%
- 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 TocopherolBenzyl benzoate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateCitronellol~0.05–0.25%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.2%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeIngredient list view
Water, Glyceryl stearate, Propanediol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Decyl glucoside, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Sodium levulinate, Glyceryl caprylate, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Acrylates crosspolymer, Parfum, Sodium anisate, Avena sativa bran extract, Panthenol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sodium benzoate, Allantoin, Sodium gluconate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Stearic acid, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Tocopherol, Benzyl benzoate, Citronellol, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Alpha-isomethyl ionone
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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.
| TaajHimalaya Micellar Cleansing MilkYOUR PRODUCT | Adorn CosmeticsNatural Soothing Cleansing Milk | Refillable | Kate SomervilleDeliKate™ Soothing Cleanser | JUMISOD-Panthenol Barrier Soothing Cleansing Milk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 37% | 35% |
| Price | — | — | $13.38 | $17.14 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 11 | 5 of 11 | 5 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Anhydroxylitol | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 6Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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