Beekman 1802 Milk Wash Exfoliating Jelly Cleanser

Beekman 1802 Milk Wash Exfoliating Jelly Cleanser

Review

Results you may expect from using Beekman 1802 Milk Wash Exfoliating Jelly Cleanser:

Beekman 1802 Milk Wash Exfoliating Jelly Cleanser is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
40
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
22
Glycerin
11
Water
6
Sucrose Laurate
4
Lactic Acid
3
Glycolic Acid
2
Salicylic Acid
1.5
Tartaric Acid
1
Malic Acid
0.3
Goat Milk
0.3
Colostrum
0.3
Bifida Ferment Lysate
0.3
Lactose
0.3
Milk Protein
0.3
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
0.3
Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract
0.3
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract
0.3
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract
0.3
Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract
0.3
Honey
0.3
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
0.3
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
0.3
Eryngium Alpinum Flower Extract
0.3
Symphytum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
0.3
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
0.3
Whey Protein
0.3
Sucrose Stearate
0.3
1,2-Hexanediol
0.3
Caprylyl Glycol
0.3
Sucrose Palmitate
0.3
Citric Acid
0.3
C10-18 Triglycerides
0.3
Lecithin
0.3
Potassium Sorbate
0.3
Sodium Benzoate
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Ingredients explained

Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Est. %40
Function
Origin
Ethylhexyl PalmitateA rich emollient without the oily after-feel, making it a popular replacement for mineral oil. It is derived from natural sources such as palm oil and palm kernel oil. Ethylhexyl palmitate is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Glycerin
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Water
Est. %11
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Sucrose Laurate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Sucrose LaurateDescription is coming soon
Lactic Acid
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Lactic AcidThe most popular AHA in skincare and less irritating than glycolic acid. It can be naturally found in sour milk. It is a humectant moisturizing, pH stabilizing, and gently exfoliating ingredient, able to soften dry, cracked, and peeling skin.
Glycolic Acid
Est. %3
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Glycolic Acid

The second most used AHA (after lactic acid) known for its potent exfoliating and smoothing effects. It increases skin cell turnover, which is beneficial for treating acne. When used in peels, glycolic acid has confirmed anti-wrinkle efficacy, though it is less effective in leave-on products like creams and serums.

Salicylic Acid
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Salicylic AcidThis effective peeling and anti-inflammatory BHA is used as an anti-acne agent and works by breaking down the junctions between dead skin cells. This results in the peeling of dead skin and the unclogging of pores.
Tartaric Acid
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Tartaric AcidA less used AHA. It is mostly used as a pH adjusting ingredient and its effects on the skin are yet to be researched. Its derivatives are used in a similar manner to barrier-repairing ceramides.
Malic Acid
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Malic AcidA simple organic alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) commonly found in unripe fruits. It is more gentle of an exfoliant when compared to the famous and potent glycolic and lactic acids.
Goat Milk
Est. %0.3
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Goat MilkDescription is coming soon
Colostrum
Est. %0.3
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ColostrumDescription is coming soon
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Bifida Ferment LysateA mixture of probiotic bacteria. According to the patent holder, it contains enzymes that are able to repair damaged DNA in skin cells. A single study confirms that it is able to reduce skin sensitivity.
Lactose
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LactoseLactose is a sugar consisting of glucose and galactose and is commonly found in milk. It is used as a water-attracting, humectant moisturizing ingredient in skincare products that also absorbs unpleasant odors.
Milk Protein
Est. %0.3
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Milk ProteinDescription is coming soon
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit ExtractAn extract derived from the berries of the bilberry plant, sometimes called European blueberry. It is rich in antioxidant anthocyanins and astringent tannins.
Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) ExtractAn antioxidant extract from sugar maple bark and sap – the same sweet sap used to make maple syrup. It has a faint vanilla smell and is used in skincare for its exfoliating properties. This is because of the small sugar crystals present in the extract.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit ExtractAn extract from the fruit of the sweet orange. It contains fragrant sweet orange essential oil, high amounts of antioxidant flavonoids (mainly hesperidin), and carotenoids – which give it the orange color.
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit ExtractA fragrant extract from lemon peels that contains various antioxidant flavonoids, organic acids, and limonoids – which are currently under investigation as potential anti-wrinkle and anti-pigment compounds.
Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) ExtractAn antioxidant extract from sugarcane, the famous crop used to make sugar. It acts as a humectant and exfoliating agent – the little sugar crystals mechanically remove dead skin cells from the skin’s surface.
Honey
Est. %0.3
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Honey

A supersaturated solution of sugars, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds. It is used in skincare for its antimicrobial, emollient, moisturizing, and soothing properties.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Est. %0.3
Function
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceA gelatinous juice from Aloe vera leaves that acts as a powerful humectant, emollient, and antioxidant. It contains enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that soothe irritated skin and have wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower ExtractDerived from German chamomile flowers, this extract is especially known for its anti-inflammatory and soothing benefits. It contains two soothing compounds called chamazulene and bisabolol, as well as antioxidant flavonoids.
Eryngium Alpinum Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
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Eryngium Alpinum Flower ExtractDescription is coming soon
Symphytum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
Est. %0.3
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Symphytum Officinale Rhizome/Root ExtractDescription is coming soon
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit ExtractA soothing, cooling, and emollient extract derived from cucumbers. Cucumber has been used in skincare for centuries and is used to treat skin problems such as eye swelling, sunburn, and itchy and irritated skin.
Whey Protein
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Whey ProteinAn emollient mixture of various proteins obtained from whey - cheese or cow milk production liquid leftovers.
Sucrose Stearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sucrose StearateSucrose stearate is a sugar-based emulsifier, typically used in lotions or creams that are oil in water emulsions. One of the main benefits to these kinds of emulsifiers is their sustainability, but they are also milder on the skin.
1,2-Hexanediol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
1,2-HexanediolA multi-functional formula helper. It is a well-studied preservtive against bacteria and can help pigments and fragrances disperse evenly in a formula.
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl GlycolAn emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.
Sucrose Palmitate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sucrose PalmitateSucrose palmitate is a sugar-based emulsifier, typically used in lotions or creams that are oil in water emulsions. One of the main benefits to these kinds of emulsifiers is their sustainability, but they are also milder on the skin.
Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citric AcidA gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.
C10-18 Triglycerides
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
C10-18 TriglyceridesAn occlusive ingredient that helps lock in moisture. It provides a soft, smooth feel and melts at body temperature.
Lecithin
Est. %0.3
Function
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LecithinA humectant, emollient, and emulsifier best suited for water-in-oil emulsions. Lecithin can come from sunflowers, soy, and eggs. The downside to lecithin is that it causes an extra burden on the formula’s preservative because it is nutritious.
Potassium Sorbate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium SorbateA preservative widely used in food and personal care products, available from natural sources or synthetically produced. Potassium sorbate works by inhibiting the growth of yeasts, molds, and some bacteria.
Sodium Benzoate
Est. %0.3
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Sodium BenzoateA preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.