TIRTIR Milk Creamy Foam Cleanser 90g
Milk Creamy Foam Cleanser, TIRTIR's mild amino-acid cleanser with Milk Protein Extract and Beta-Glucan. It is part of TIRTIR's Korean-market skincare lineup.
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- Suited to
- Normal to oily skin needing a thorough but gentle cleanseSkin prone to clogged pores or visible textureSensitive skin that reacts to stronger sulfate-based cleansers
- Helps with
- A gentle daily cleanser for sensitive or reactive skinThe second step of a double cleanse after an oil-based first stepSkin that feels tight or stripped after a sulfate-based cleanser
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How it works
The surfactant base runs on amino-acid cleansers, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate and Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, which are gentler than sulfate cleansers and part of why this foams into a creamy lather rather than a stripping one. Milk Protein Extract and fermented milk (Lactobacillus/Milk Ferment Filtrate) contribute the 'milk' in the name, and Beta-Glucan and Lactobionic Acid sit in for mild hydration and gentle surface renewal. It is meant to be rinsed thoroughly with lukewarm water rather than hot, since hot water alone can undercut what a gentler surfactant base is built to avoid. This particular listing is the 90g size TIRTIR sells for the line, packaged and formulated for the Korean market rather than a separate US release.
Key benefits
- Amino-acid surfactant base, gentler than sulfate cleansers
- Milk Protein Extract and fermented milk filtrate
- Beta-Glucan and Lactobionic Acid for mild hydration and renewal
- Creamy lather rather than a stripping, tight-feeling foam
- Brought in as the exact Korean-market SKU TIRTIR sells at home, not a separate US-market formulation
Key actives
Beta-GlucanSoothing humectant
A soothing polysaccharide that holds water at the skin's surface while calming visible irritation, a combination that makes it a common pick in Korean sensitive-skin formulas.
TocopherolVitamin E, antioxidant
Vitamin E, a widely used antioxidant that also helps stabilise a formula's other oil-soluble ingredients against breaking down over the product's shelf life.
GlycerinHumectant
A basic, well-tolerated humectant that draws water to the skin's surface, doing quiet supporting work in almost every Korean skincare and base makeup formula.
Butylene GlycolHumectant / solvent
A humectant and solvent that helps other ingredients dissolve evenly through a formula while adding a light, non-sticky feel of its own.
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) ExtractToning botanical extract
A witch hazel extract with a long history as a mild toning and soothing botanical, included in Korean formulas as a supporting rather than a hero ingredient.
Will this leave my skin feeling tight after rinsing?
The amino-acid surfactant base is chosen specifically to avoid the tight, stripped feeling sulfate cleansers can leave, so it is built to rinse clean without that aftereffect. This is general guidance rather than a fixed rule, so adjust it based on how your own skin or the product itself responds.
Is this a good first or second cleanse?
It works as a standalone morning cleanse or as the water-based second step after an oil or balm cleanser at night. This is general guidance rather than a fixed rule, so adjust it based on how your own skin or the product itself responds.
Does it lather a lot?
It builds into a creamy, moderate lather rather than the dense foam of a sulfate cleanser, which is consistent with its gentler amino-acid base. This is general guidance rather than a fixed rule, so adjust it based on how your own skin or the product itself responds.
Is this the same formula sold in Korea, or a version made for the US market?
This is TIRTIR's Korean-market formula, sourced and shipped with its original Korean-market packaging and batch coding rather than a separate US-reformulated version. Korean Pharmacy stocks the exact SKU sold through Korean retail rather than a substitute built for US shelves, which is the point of buying from a specialist rather than a general beauty retailer.
How should I store this to keep it in good condition?
Keep the cap or compact closed between uses and store it away from direct sunlight and heat, the same way you would any cosmetic. A cool, dry spot such as a drawer or cabinet keeps the texture and finish consistent for longer than leaving it exposed on a warm windowsill or in a hot car.
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Where this unit came from
- 1Seoul
Bought as Korean-market stock - 2Customs
Duty paid by us before it enters the US - 3California
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How to use
- Work a small amount between wet hands or with a foaming net until it builds into a creamy lather, then massage over the face and rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. Suitable as either the sole cleanse or the second step of a double cleanse.
Worth knowing
- Avoid combining a clay or acid cleanser with a strong exfoliating treatment on the same day.
- Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm rather than hot water, which helps avoid stripping the skin further.
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Korean-market original
A creamy lather, built on amino acids instead of sulfates.
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Korean-market stock with the original barcode and batch code intact, exactly as it left Korea.
Match the batch code on the box against the code printed on the bottle or tube itself; the two are stamped separately and should agree.
On the unit itself
- The Korean-market barcode, unaltered from the retail package.
- The manufacturer’s batch code, exactly as the maker printed it.
정품Genuine article, Korean-market stock
What professionals say
What professionals say
What skin-care professionals say about the key actives in this formula, quoted from the medical sources linked beside each.
It can be especially useful for skin that is easily irritated or prone to redness, including conditions such as rosacea, eczema and contact dermatitis.
Derrick Phillips, MDConsultant dermatologist, Vogue People with dry, flaky skin are more likely to see a benefit from using vitamin E because it enhances moisturization.
Amy Kassouf, MDDermatologist, Cleveland Clinic
1 more professional perspective
This is the first demonstration of the potential anti-inflammatory mechanisms of Hamamelis virginiana L. twig and bark extract in the context of acne infection.
Mario Dell'AgliDepartment of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences, University of Milan, Antioxidants (Basel)
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