Anna Sui milky face wash
Anna Sui anna sui milky face wash lists 25 ingredients on its label, 21 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
- Myristic Acid
- Glycerin
- Stearic Acid
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Lauric Acid
- PEG-32
- PEG-6
- Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
- Disodium Lauriminodiacetate
- Butylene Glycol
- Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
- Maltitol
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
- Kaolin
- Polyquaternium-39
- Polyquaternium-7
- Sodium Benzoate
- Fragrance
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Caramel
- Red 33
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Soap-based wash with stearic/lauric acid. Kaolin absorbs oil; HPMC thickens. Hyaluronate hydrates; PEG-32 solubilizes. Potassium sorbate preserves. For combination/oily skin. Factory note: Kaolin in soap bases risks separation; optimized emulsification and shear processes are vital for suspension stability.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- PERFUMING
- Myristic Acid
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- CLEANSING
- Stearic AcidLauric Acid
- BUFFERING · 限制 III
- Potassium Hydroxide
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
- ANTISTATIC
- Disodium Lauriminodiacetate
Other ingredients
PEG-32PEG-6Butylene GlycolHydroxypropyltrimonium HyaluronateMaltitolGlyceryl StearateHydroxypropyl MethylcelluloseKaolinPolyquaternium-39Polyquaternium-7Sodium BenzoateFragranceBenzyl BenzoateButylphenyl MethylpropionalHexyl CinnamalCaramelRed 33
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Myristic Acid | PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Hydroxide | BUFFERING · 限制 III/15a, 15d | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Lauric Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 4 | Green |
| PEG-32 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PEG-6 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate | HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Disodium Lauriminodiacetate | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate | FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Maltitol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Kaolin | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING · 限制 IV/119 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyquaternium-39 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polyquaternium-7 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Benzyl Benzoate | 附录 III · 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 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Butylphenyl Methylpropional | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 II/1666 | 0 · – | Green |
| Hexyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/87 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Caramel | COLORANT, FRAGRANCE · 限制 IV/146 | — | Yellow |
| Red 33 | 着色剂 | 1 · – | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Myristic Acid
- Saturated fatty acid, saponification feedstock; insoluble alone, pairs with stearic acid.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.
- Lauric Acid
- Lauric acid for cleansing and emulsification; high comedogenic rating, recommend limiting to 1-2% or combining with other acids.
- PEG-32
- Not decoded yet
- PEG-6
- Not decoded yet
- Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
- Amino acid surfactant for mild cleansing; fine foam, low irritation, suitable for sensitive and baby products
- Disodium Lauriminodiacetate
- Mild amino acid surfactant for cleansing; irritancy 1, 1 comedogenic rating, sensitive-skin friendly.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
- Cationic hyaluronic acid, 0.1–1%; water-soluble thickener and conditioning agent.
- Maltitol
- Sugar alcohol humectant and emollient; tacky at high levels, limit load.
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
- High polymer for thickening and film formation; water-soluble, used in physical sunscreens or gels, tacky at high levels
- Kaolin
- Kaolin absorbent and bulk for powders/masks; check for heavy metals and comply with EU colorant limits IV/119
- Polyquaternium-39
- Not decoded yet
- Polyquaternium-7
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).
- Caramel
- Colorant for brown shades; some processes involve sulfites, check specs.
- Red 33
- FD&C Red 33 synthetic dye; verify metal impurities; monitor sensitive users.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-17. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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