KIKO Milano Green Me Gentle Facial Cleanser Review

KIKO Milano Green Me Gentle Facial Cleanser
Review

Does KIKO Milano Green Me Gentle Facial Cleanser Work?

 
KIKO Milano Green Me Gentle Facial 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
80
6
4
3
2
1.5
1
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
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Sodium Coco-Sulfate
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Glycerin
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
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Decyl Glucoside
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Coco-Betaine
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Fragrance
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Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
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Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate/Caprate
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Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Sebacate
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Mentha Spicata Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil
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Citric Acid
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Sodium Benzoate
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Potassium Sorbate
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %80
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.
Sodium Coco-Sulfate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Sodium Coco-Sulfate
Glycerin
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Est. %3
Function
Origin
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.
Decyl Glucoside
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Decyl GlucosideA surfactant that can function as both a cleansing agent and emulsifier. As a cleansing agent, it is very mild on the skin. As an emulsifier, decyl glucoside will produce oil-in-water emulsions. It is naturally derived from vegetable oils and starch.
Coco-Betaine
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Coco-BetaineA naturally-derived cleansing agent often paired with other surfactants. It can help make other cleansing agents less harsh on the skin, and it also provides high amounts of fine foam.
Fragrance
Est. %1
Function
Origin
FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate/Caprate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate/Caprate
Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Sebacate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Sebacate
Mentha Spicata Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Mentha Spicata Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil
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.
Sodium Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium BenzoateA preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.
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.