Milk + Honey Gel Cleanser

Milk + Honey Gel Cleanser

Review

Results you may expect from using Milk + Honey Gel Cleanser:

Milk + Honey Gel 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
75
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
6
Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids
4
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
3
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
1
Chondrus Crispus
1
Glycerin
1
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
1
Opuntia Tuna Flower/Stem Extract
0.3
Sodium Chloride
0.3
Potassium Oleate
0.3
Potassium Cocoate
0.3
Lauryl Betaine
0.3
Benzyl Alcohol
0.3
Potassium Citrate
0.3
Potassium Palm Kernelate
0.3
Decyl Glucoside
0.3
Palm Kernel Acid
0.3
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
0.3
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil
0.3
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Leaf Oil
0.3
Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
0.3
Phenethyl Alcohol
0.3
Pentylene Glycol
0.3
Propanediol
0.3
Lecithin
0.3
Citric Acid
0.3
Sclerotium Gum
0.3
Acacia Senegal Gum
0.3
Xanthan Gum
0.3
Pullulan
0.3
Potassium Sorbate
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
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Glycerin
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Decyl Glucoside
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Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
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Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil
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Phenethyl Alcohol
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Propanediol
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Sclerotium Gum
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Acacia Senegal Gum
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Ingredients explained

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Est. %75
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.
Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Disodium Cocoyl GlutamateA naturally-derived surfactant with gentle cleansing and some foaming ability.
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Sodium Cocoyl GlutamateA very effective yet mild cleansing ingredient derived from coconut oil.
Chondrus Crispus
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Chondrus CrispusAn ingredient obtained from the red marine algae Irish moss. It contains a gel-forming algal polysaccharide carrageenan and is a rich source of antimicrobial iodine and sulfur. It also offers various antioxidants.
Glycerin
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Caprylyl/Capryl GlucosideA naturally-derived surfactant used for gentle cleansing and foam-boosting when combined with other surfactants.
Opuntia Tuna Flower/Stem Extract
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Opuntia Tuna Flower/Stem Extract
Sodium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Chloride

You’re definitely familiar with sodium chloride, even if you don’t think you are. It’s table salt! Salt works well with some cleansing ingredients (surfactants) to thicken them into gels. It also acts as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions.

Potassium Oleate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium Oleate
Potassium Cocoate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Potassium Cocoate
Lauryl Betaine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lauryl Betaine
Benzyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Benzyl AlcoholA multifunctional ingredient that is supplied as a clear, colorless liquid. Its main function is as a flavoring agent and fragrance. It also acts as a broad-spectrum preservative, solvent, and viscosity-controlling agent that thins the product.
Potassium Citrate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium Citrate
Potassium Palm Kernelate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Potassium Palm Kernelate
Decyl Glucoside
Est. %0.3
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.
Palm Kernel Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Palm Kernel Acid
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel OilA fragrant essential oil extracted from the rind or peel of a lemon. It is mainly comprised of limonene (up to 70%) and has a fresh, citrusy scent. Lemon peel oil may cause a sun-induced skin rash in people with a sensitivity towards citrus fruits.
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel OilThis oil is obtained from the peels of pink grapefruits. It contains fragrant limonene, which gives the oil a fresh and clean, citrusy scent.
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Leaf Oil
Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil ExpressedAn essential oil pressed from the peels of the sweet orange.
Phenethyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Phenethyl AlcoholA multifunctional ingredient that primarily serves as a preservative. Derived from the Chinese cinnamon tree, it provides broad-spectrum protection for skincare products through its antimicrobial efficacy.
Pentylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
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Pentylene Glycol

A naturally or synthetically derived preservative that exhibits effective antifungal and antibacterial traits. It also acts as a booster for more traditional preservatives. Pentylene glycol can also serve as a moisturizing humectant and solvent.

Propanediol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PropanediolAn excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.
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.
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.
Sclerotium Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sclerotium GumA thickener with a silky, velvety feel that many manufacturers use as an alternative to silicones.
Acacia Senegal Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Acacia Senegal GumA formula helper, also known as gum arabic, derived from the African Acacia tree. It is used in skincare formulas due to its good adhesive and film-forming properties.
Xanthan Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Xanthan GumA natural multi-functional ingredient that originates from fermented sugars. Xanthan gum acts as a viscosity-building agent to thicken skincare products. It is also an excellent stabilizer and works well to hold other ingredients together.
Pullulan
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pullulan
Potassium Sorbate
Est. %0.3
Function
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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.