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Clarins

Velvet Cleansing Milk

cleanser · 200 ml · Skincare

Clarins Velvet Cleansing Milk is free of essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 21-ingredient list, with glycerin. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance.

£22.40at Amazon UK

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What's inside: free-from facts

  • Contains fragrance
  • No essential oils
  • No labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

Fits, by its list

Key ingredients in Velvet Cleansing Milk

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

Full ingredient list, decoded

21 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1Aqua/Water/EauDissolves salts, sugars and other water-soluble ingredientsForms the watery base of creams and gelsAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2Dicaprylyl CarbonateLightweight emollient that softens skinHelps dissolve UV filters in sunscreensA light, silky ester oil made from a fatty alcohol and carbonic acid, used to soften…
  3. 3Caprylic/ Capric TriglycerideSoftens and smooths the skinBlends oils and active ingredientsA light, plant-derived oil made from coconut or palm kernel fatty acids and glycerin.…
  4. 4GlycerinDraws water into the outer skin layerHelps skin feel soft and smoothGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  5. 5PropanediolDraws water into the skinHelps dissolve and blend ingredientsPropanediol is a clear liquid that draws water toward the skin. Its jobs are as a…
  6. 6C14-22 AlcoholsSoftens and smooths skin or hairAdds slip for easy spreadingA blend of fatty alcohols, waxy molecules with 14 to 22 carbon atoms each. Its main job…
  7. 7Polysorbate 60Helps oil and water stay mixedHelps creams and lotions keep an even texturePolysorbate 60 is a mild, water-loving emulsifier made from sorbitol, ethylene oxide…
  8. 8C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
  9. 9Parfum/FragranceGives a product its scentMasks the odor of other ingredientsParfum is the scent blend added to a product to give it its smell, often a mix of many… Fragrance
  10. 10Sodium CitrateBuffers pH to keep formulas steadyBinds calcium and magnesium in waterSodium Citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid, a mild, fruit-derived acid. It mainly…
  11. 11Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Builds thickness and body in gels and creamsForms a thin, flexible film on skin or hairPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a film-forming polymer that helps thicken formulas and…
  12. 12Caprylyl GlycolBoosts preservative performanceSoftens and conditions skinCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
  13. 13Citric AcidAdjusts the pH of the formulaBinds metal ions that affect stabilityCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  14. 14Disodium EdtaBinds metal ions in waterHelps keep formulas stableDisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
  15. 15EthylhexylglycerinBoosts other preservativesHelps keep products freshEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
  16. 16Xanthan GumThickens water-based formulasStabilizes oil and water blendsXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
  17. 17Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
  18. 18T-Butyl AlcoholHelps other ingredients dissolveHelps blend water and oil ingredientst-Butyl Alcohol is a small alcohol used mainly as a solvent. It helps other ingredients…
  19. 19Gentiana Lutea Extract
  20. 20MaltodextrinAdds body and bulk to lotions and gelsCarries scrub particles in exfoliating productsMaltodextrin is a powdery, sugar-like starch fragment made by partly breaking down…
  21. 21Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/3380810378795, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum/Fragrance (#9)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Clarins Velvet Cleansing Milk fragrance-free?

No. Clarins Velvet Cleansing Milk contains Parfum/Fragrance (ingredient 9 of 21).

Does Clarins Velvet Cleansing Milk contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does Clarins Velvet Cleansing Milk pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, acne-prone skin, pregnancy and dry skin. Key ingredients: Glycerin.

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