Lancôme Lait Galatéis Douceur Versus Lancôme Lait Galatee Confort Makeup Remover Milk
Updated on August 19, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both makeup removers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Lancôme Lait Galatéis Douceur 24 ingredients
Lancôme Lait Galatee Confort Makeup Remover Milk 37 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Lancôme Lait Galatéis Douceur 24 ingredients
Lancôme Lait Galatee Confort Makeup Remover Milk 37 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingHydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
PEG-32
HumectantPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Eugenol
Perfuming
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Cinnamyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Papain
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGeraniol
Perfuming
Disodium EDTA
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingCitronellol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Paraffinum Liquidum, Isopropyl Myristate, Propanediol, CI 77007, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydroxycitronellal, PEG-32, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Eugenol, Salicylic Acid, Silica, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Papain, Carbomer, Geraniol, Disodium EDTA, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Zea Mays Germ Oil
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentHydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Wheat Germ Glycerides
Emollient
Faex
Skin ConditioningEthylparaben
Preservative
Triethanolamine
BufferingMel
EmollientPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Limonene
Perfuming
Mannitol
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Chondrus Crispus
Masking
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGeraniol
Perfuming
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingDisodium Succinate
MaskingMethylparaben
Preservative
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Protein
Skin ConditioningHexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Glycerin
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Water, Paraffinum Liquidum, Isopropyl Myristate, Propylene Glycol, Zea Mays Germ Oil, Lecithin, Cyclodextrin, Hydroxycitronellal, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Phenoxyethanol, Wheat Germ Glycerides, Faex, Ethylparaben, Triethanolamine, Mel, Polysorbate 20, Limonene, Mannitol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Chondrus Crispus, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Carbomer, Geraniol, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Disodium Succinate, Methylparaben, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Citronellol, Coumarin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Protein, Hexyl Cinnamal, Glycerin, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate is a surfactant and helps cleanse skin. It is created from the fatty acids of coconut oil.
Surfactants help rinse oil, dirt, and other pollutants easily from skin. It has a faint fruit-like scent.
Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolHexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.
Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.
Learn more about Hexyl CinnamalHydroxycitronellal is a fragrance created from citronellal. The smell of hydroxycitronellal is often described as "citrus-like" or "melon-like".
Hydroxycitronellal is a known EU allergen and may cause irritation when applied to the skin.
Isopropyl Myristate is an emollient, thickening agent, and texture enhancer. It is created from isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid.
It is used to help other ingredients be better absorbed. It is also an emollient and may help soften and hydrate the skin.
The comedogenic rating of this ingredient depends on the concentration. Lower amounts results in a lower rating.
Isopropyl Myristate may not be fungal acne safe. It can potentially worsen acne prone skin.
Learn more about Isopropyl MyristateLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParaffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.
Like other oils, Paraffinum Liquidum has emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture within, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.
Paraffinum Liquidum does not irritate the skin and is non-comedogenic.
Learn more about Paraffinum LiquidumParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumWater. 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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