Guerlain Secret de Purete Cleansing Milk
The Guerlain Secret de Purete Cleansing Milk is a cleanser. Our analysis of its 44 ingredients (27 low-risk) rates it Great (72/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
3
|
|
Mineral Oil
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Antistatic Agent, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Cetearyl Isononanoate
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-150
(Binding Agent, Humectant, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydrogenated Lanolin
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
2
|
B
|
Ceteth-20
(Cleansing, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
4
|
A
|
Methylparaben
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glyceryl Stearate
(Emollient, Emulsifying) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
7
|
A
|
Butylparaben
(Fragrance, Preservative, Masking) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Opacifying, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Chlorphenesin
(Cosmetic Biocide, Antimicrobial, Preservative) |
|
|
3
|
|
Tocopheryl Acetate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
8
|
|
Fragrance
(Deodorant, Masking, Perfuming) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Tromethamine
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Tetrasodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
(-)-alpha-isabolol | |
|
4
|
A
|
Ethylparaben
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
7
|
A
|
Propylparaben
(Fragrance, Preservative, Perfuming) |
Paraben
|
|
7
|
A
|
Isobutylparaben
(Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
7
|
|
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
(Perfuming) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Citronellol
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
3
|
B
|
Propylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioningagent Miscellaneous, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
5
|
|
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
A
|
Biosaccharide Gum-1
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
(Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Perfuming) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
7
|
|
Geraniol
(Fragrance, Masking, Tonic) |
Allergens
|
|
1
3
|
B
|
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
(Emollient, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Extract | |
|
7
|
|
Citral
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
|
Crataegus Monogina Flower Extract | |
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
|
Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Sunscreen Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
7
|
|
Cinnamyl Alcohol
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
7
|
|
Eugenol
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Masking, Tonic) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
|
Yeast Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
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