AROMATICA Tea Tree Pore Purifying Cleansing Water

AROMATICA Tea Tree Pore Purifying Cleansing Water

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Anti-blemish
Niacinamide, Salicylic acid
Works well
What the product description says
“Tea Tree Pore Purifying Cleansing Water”
From product name

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide, salicylic acid. These ingredients is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

NiacinamideHeroEffect: HighIs proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production~2–3%
Salicylic acidHeroEffect: HighUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)~0.5–1.2%
Cleansing
Sodium olivate, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Tea Tree Pore Purifying Cleansing Water”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-betaine, polyglyceryl-4 caprate, sodium olivate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: coco-betaine

Sodium olivateEffect: High~3.8–5.6%
Polyglyceryl-4 caprateEffect: High~1.1–1.7%
Coco-betaineEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic~0.4–0.9%
Exfoliation
Not advertised by the brand · Salicylic acid
Works well

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.

Salicylic acidKey activeEffect: HighUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)~0.5–1.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extractAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~23–34%est.
Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extractUsed as a fragranceHigh~1.3–2%est.
Salicylic acidUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)High~0.5–1.2%est.
Rosa rugosa leaf extract—High~0.2–0.75%est.
Melissa officinalis leaf extractA plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Coco-betaineHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenicHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Triethyl citrateUsed as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritationMedium~1.3–2%est.
BhaHelps preserve the product formulationMedium~0.4–0.9%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract~23–34%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Glycerin~4–6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Butylene glycol~4.4–6.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium olivate~3.8–5.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium chloride~2.7–4.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Niacinamide~2–3%
Hero · Anti-blemish
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-agingEvens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-blemishReduces irritationAntibacterialReduces rednessAnti-inflammatory

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

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Triethyl citrate~1.3–2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritation

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Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract~1.3–2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Polyglyceryl-4 caprate~1.1–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Arginine~0.9–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

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Salicylic acid~0.5–1.2%
Hero · Anti-blemishIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishExfoliationAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterialEvens skin tone

Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)

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Bha~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps preserve the product formulation

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Water~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Rosa rugosa leaf extract~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Melissa officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating

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Coco-betaine~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic

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Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Ingredient list view

Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Sodium olivate, Sodium chloride, Niacinamide, Triethyl citrate, Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Arginine, Salicylic acid, Bha, Water, Rosa rugosa leaf extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Coco-betaine, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil

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