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Isntree Yam Root Vegan Milk Cleanser Versus Milk Makeup Vegan Milk Cleanser

Face Cleanser
Face Cleanser
Korean Brand South Korea
American Brand United States

Updated on October 13, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Yam Root Vegan Milk Cleanser
Vegan Milk Cleanser

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate

Cleansing

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Squalane

Emollient
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Stearic Acid

Cleansing
2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Diheptyl Succinate

Emollient

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil

Emollient
2-3 / 0 Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Shea Butter Ethyl Esters

Emollient
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer

Skin Conditioning

Avena Sativa Kernel Oil

Skin Conditioning
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Emollient
0-2 / 0 Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil

Emollient
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil

Emollient
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Emollient
Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Emollient
0 / 0 Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Ficus Carica Fruit Extract

Humectant

Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Skin Conditioning

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconAntioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract

Emollient

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid Icon

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Emulsion Stabilising

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Cleansing
May worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate

Cleansing

Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate

Cleansing

Propanediol

Solvent

Gluconolactone

Skin Conditioning
PHA IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Coco-Glucoside

Cleansing

Lauryl Glucoside

Cleansing

Octyldodecanol

Emollient

Propylene Glycol

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Octyldodecyl Xyloside

Emulsifying

Glyceryl Caprylate

Emollient

Glyceryl Undecylenate

Emollient
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Phospholipids

Skin Conditioning

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate

Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Calcium Gluconate

Humectant

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Emulsifying
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Disodium Sebacoyl Bis-Lauramidolysine

Skin Conditioning

Disodium Phosphate

Buffering

Polysorbate 60

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Sodium Phosphate

Buffering

Sodium Citrate

Buffering

Sodium Benzoate

Masking
Preservative Icon

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.

Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.

These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.

Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.

Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.

Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

Learn more about Glycerin
Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.
  • It has mild preservative properties.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Cleansing, Foaming

Coco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.

Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away.

This ingredient is considered gentle and non-comedogenic. However, it may still be irritating for some.

Learn more about Coco-Glucoside
Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

Learn more about Xanthan Gum

When to use

369 Routines
41% use in am
59% use in pm
89% use every day
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21 Routines
38% use in am
62% use in pm
95% use every day

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Isntree Yam Root Vegan Milk Cleanser 27 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 15 ratings
Hydrating (9) Works Well (8) Light (6)
Clover's avatar

Clover

7 months ago
Review

Feels like lotion, but it’s a cleanser!
I LOVE milk cleansers. I personally think they are the best option for those with dry or sensitive skin, and this one from Isntree is wonderful! Milk cleansers are generally intended to be used as a first cleanse (makeup/sunscreen removal), but I personally haven’t had any issues using this by itself on no makeup days or on sensitive skin days. Per Show more

#hydrating
#absorbs well
#works well
Butter's avatar

Butter

1 year ago
Review

⋆.ೃ࿔*:・ 🤎

🥥 𝐌𝐲 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐞: 𝐃𝐫𝐲/𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐚𝐜𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐜𝐳𝐞𝐦𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐞.

🪴 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬:

˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐈'𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐈'𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐧! 𝐈𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝, 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭, 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐬, 𝐧𝐨 𝐢𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝. 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐲 𝐝𝐫𝐲/𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐧𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧. 𝐈 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐈'𝐦 𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐚 Show more

#expensive
#hydrating
#light
#no scent

Milk Makeup Vegan Milk Cleanser 53 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
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Nina

3 years ago
Review

Liked this cleanser
This cleanser was not too drying and very gentle.