Biore Moisture Milk Fragrance Free

Biore Moisture Milk Fragrance Free
7.6
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
5.3 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity

Review

Does Biore Moisture Milk Fragrance Free work?

Based on the ingredient list analysis by CreamScan AI, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Biore Moisture Milk Fragrance Free:

  • Significant moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 7.6 out of 10.

How moisturizing is it?

Highly moisturizing: Biore Moisture Milk Fragrance Free has a moisturizing rating of 7.6 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Glycerin (est. ≈9.0%) and PEG-32 (est. ≈6.0%), and a moderate occlusivity of 5.3 out of 10, mainly due to the high content of Dimethicone (est. ≈4.0%) and Mineral Oil (est. ≈2.5%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
65
9
6
4
3
2.5
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
Function:
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Glycerin
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PEG-32
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Dimethicone
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Butylene Glycol
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Mineral Oil
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PEG-Crosspolymer
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
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Petrolatum
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Arginine
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Cedrenol
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Glyceryl Behenate
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Sorbitan Distearate
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Stearoyl Glutamic Acid
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PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
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Laureth-23
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Laureth-4
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TEA-Laureth Sulfate
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Hydroxylated Lanolin
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Phenoxyethanol
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Methylparaben
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Ratings

All humectants
19.0
9
6
3
1
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
10.6
4.0
2.5
1.5
1.3 x 2
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
7.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 19 10
10.0
9
6
3
1
Occlusivity All occlusives 10.6 20
5.3
4.0
2.5
1.5
1.3 x 2
Moisturizing rating
7.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
9
6
3
1
All humectants 19 10
10
All humectants
19.0
9
6
3
1
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
4
2.5
1.5
1.3 x 2
All occlusives 10.6 20
5.3
All occlusives
10.6
4.0
2.5
1.5
1.3 x 2
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
None
All antioxidants 0 3 No
All antioxidants
0
None
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
None
All soothing 0 5 No
All soothing
0
None
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %65
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.
Glycerin
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

PEG-32
Est. %6
Function
Origin
PEG-32A synthetic water-loving moisturizer that produces water gels.
Dimethicone
Est. %4
Function
Origin
DimethiconeThe most common silicone in skincare. It forms a silky, smooth film on the skin’s surface and can help to prevent water loss. It also aids in wound healing and can treat and soften scars. Dimethicone is considered to be very safe for use.
Butylene Glycol
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Butylene Glycol

A clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.

Mineral Oil
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Mineral OilAlso known as liquid paraffin, it is an amazing moisturizer (the second most occlusive one after Petrolatum). It is also an excellent emollient that fills the micro-cracks on the surface of the skin, making it appear smoother. Mineral oil is considered safe.
PEG-Crosspolymer
Est. %2
Function
Origin
PEG-Crosspolymer
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterA semi-solid, buttery fat extracted from the seeds of the Shea tree that is a wonderful occlusive and emollient ingredient mainly comprised of fatty acids. Shea butter contains a large amount of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.
Petrolatum
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
PetrolatumAlso known as Vaseline, this is the most powerful occlusive moisturizer and at least twice as effective as other occlusives. This is why we multiply the petrolatum score by 2 when calculating the Occlusivity of the product. Petrolatum is not comedogenic.
Arginine
Est. %1
Function
Origin
ArginineA humectant amino acid used to attract water to the skin’s surface. It is a part of the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor, a mixture of various compounds that keeps the skin’s surface well hydrated. Arginine can also be used as a pH adjuster.
Cedrenol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cedrenol
Glyceryl Behenate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glyceryl BehenateA naturally-derived or synthetically produced emollient that can help create oil gels. It provides a soft feeling to the skin, improving product spread and reducing tackiness.
Sorbitan Distearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sorbitan Distearate
Stearoyl Glutamic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Stearoyl Glutamic Acid
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilA white paste-like substance derived from castor oil that belongs to a group of ingredients called PEGs (polyethylene glycols). It acts as a perfume solubilizer that helps fragrance agents dissolve in water and as a cleansing agent.
Laureth-23
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Laureth-23Laureth-23 is a strong emulsifier that is perfect for bringing oils into water-based products. It can be used to mix fragrance or to add to shampoos. It plays nicely with other emulsifiers and ingredients, and can show synergy when used with other emulsifiers of the same type like Laureth-7.
Laureth-4
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Laureth-4A surfactant that can suspend oil droplets in a large water phase. The oils are typically fragrances or other oils added in small amounts. Laureth-4 is listed among common comedogenic ingredients by acne.org.
TEA-Laureth Sulfate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
TEA-Laureth Sulfate
Hydroxylated Lanolin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydroxylated Lanolin
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Methylparaben
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
MethylparabenA preservative that keeps a product unspoiled. There has been a lot of controversy surrounding parabens, although the concentrations found in cosmetic formulations are generally considered to be safe.