korres Miracle Milk Multi-tasking Cleansing Balm
korres Korres Miracle Milk Multi-tasking Cleansing Balm lists 15 ingredients on its label, 14 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils
Formulation view Classic soap-based architecture using sodium olivate and cocoyl lactylate for cleansing. Unique addition of donkey milk for natural lipids. Relies on chelators and fragrance for stability. Suited for dry skin preferring natural cleansing. Formulator note: Higher pH and multiple fragrance allergens require patch testing for sensitive users; avoid frequent use.
Key ingredients
- CLEANSING
- Sodium OlivateSodium CocoateSodium StearateSodium Palmitate
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- FRAGRANCE
- Parfum
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- BULKING
- Sodium Chloride
Other ingredients
Donkey MilkTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateLinaloolGeraniolHydroxycitronellalAmyl CinnamalCoumarin
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium Olivate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Cocoate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Stearate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Palmitate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 2 · 2 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Donkey Milk | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate | CHELATING | 0 · – | Green |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Hydroxycitronellal | 附录 III · 最高浓度 (b) 1,0 % · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not be placed on the market | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Amyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/67 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Coumarin | PERFUMING · 限制 III/77 | 1 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Sodium Olivate
- Gentle soap-based cleanser from olive oil, low irritancy, common in no-tear formulas; requires buffering.
- Sodium Cocoate
- Sodium cocoate, mild cleanser; 1–5% typical, high % irritation, sensitive skin
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Sodium Stearate
- Sodium stearate, soap-based anionic surfactant for cleansing and emulsifying; alkaline, caution for sensitive skin
- Sodium Palmitate
- Fatty acid salt for mild emulsification and thickening; high pH or concentration can irritate sensitive skin.
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Donkey Milk
- Not decoded yet
- Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
- Gluconate diacetate tetrasodium chelator; replaces EDTA, improves stability against metals
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Hydroxycitronellal
- Hydroxycitronellal, sensitizing fragrance, EU limit <0.1%; avoid use as aerosol propellant.
- Amyl Cinnamal
- Fragrance ingredient restricted in the EU; usage limits apply to minimize allergic contact dermatitis risk.
- Coumarin
- Classic fragrance and photosensitizer, EU restriction III/77; high allergen risk, limit in facial products
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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