sisley Cleansing Milk
sisley Sisley Cleansing Milk lists 28 ingredients on its label, 25 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.
- Water/Eau
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- Tilia Cordata Flower Water
- Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water
- Butylene Glycol
- Glycerin
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract
- Tilia Cordata Extract
- Lilium Candidum Flower Extract
- Lauryl Glucoside
- Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
- C14-22 Alcohols
- Carbomer
- Ceteareth-20
- Cetyl Alcohol
- C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
- Disodium EDTA
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Xanthan Gum
- Citric Acid
- Phenoxyethanol
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Potassium Sorbate
- Sodium Benzoate
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains PEG
Formulation view Milk cleanser with sunflower oil and hydrogenated polyisobutene for moisture. Floral waters and botanicals soothe. Lauryl glucoside cleanses; cetyl alcohol thickens. Preserved with phenoxyethanol and sorbate. Dry skin suited. Formulator note: High oil phase requires robust emulsion stability; floral waters are oxidation-prone, necessitating antioxidants.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water/Eau
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Helianthus Annuus Seed OilHydrogenated PolyisobuteneCetearyl Alcohol
- BINDING
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- FRAGRANCE
- Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
Other ingredients
Tilia Cordata Flower WaterTocopheryl AcetateMalva Sylvestris Flower ExtractTilia Cordata ExtractLilium Candidum Flower ExtractLauryl GlucosidePolyglyceryl-2 DipolyhydroxystearateC14-22 AlcoholsCarbomerCeteareth-20Cetyl AlcoholC12-20 Alkyl GlucosideDisodium EDTASodium HydroxideXanthan GumCitric AcidPhenoxyethanolDehydroacetic AcidPotassium SorbateSodium Benzoate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Polyisobutene | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Isopropyl Palmitate | BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tilia Cordata Flower Water | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | — | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Tilia Cordata Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Lilium Candidum Flower Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lauryl Glucoside | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| C14-22 Alcohols | EMULSION STABILISING | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ceteareth-20 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Dehydroacetic Acid | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/13 | — | Yellow |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water/Eau
- Water as base solvent; no irritation, but requires preservatives to prevent microbial growth.
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.
- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
- Hydrogenated polyisobutene; petroleum-derived lubricant forming breathable film; high purity, low irritation/comedogenicity.
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- Isopropyl palmitate for dry touch; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants, low viscosity
- Tilia Cordata Flower Water
- Not decoded yet
- Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water
- Bitter orange flower water offering floral fragrance and mild conditioning.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract
- Botanical for skin conditioning and soothing; high levels of crude extracts may sensitize.
- Tilia Cordata Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Lilium Candidum Flower Extract
- Lilium candidum flower extract, traditional soothing conditioner; water-soluble, good compatibility.
- Lauryl Glucoside
- Mild nonionic surfactant for cleansing; 1-5%, suitable for sensitive skin
- Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
- Plant-derived emulsifier, mild feel; for O/W systems, combine with co-emulsifiers
- C14-22 Alcohols
- Fatty alcohol blend for emulsion stability and texture; may contain myristyl alcohol, moderate comedogenic risk.
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Ceteareth-20
- Not decoded yet
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
- Non-ionic surfactant for mild cleansing and emulsification; plant-based glucoside, suitable for sensitive and baby skin.
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
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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