Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Charcoal Facial Wash
Works for
CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Glycol distearate + 5 moreCan be harsh
“Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Charcoal Facial Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Anti-blemishLauric acidNot delivered
“This Daily Detox Facial Wash contains antibacterial Tea Tree Oil and skin calming Witch Hazel in conjuction with activated Charcoal, to keep your skin looking clear an healthy by , Gently cleanses and attracts direct like a magnet, drawing out deep down impurities & excess oil without over-drying.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy15 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Glycerin~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinGlycol distearate~4.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateCocamidopropyl betaine~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betainePotassium hydroxide~3.5–5.2%
Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideAcrylates copolymer~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerMyristic acid~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidButylene glycol~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilSodium chloride~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideAlcohol~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholPalmitic acid~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidPhenoxyethanol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCharcoal powder~0.55–1.25%
Hamamelis virginiana extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractDisodium edta~0.15–0.7%
Limonene~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneMethylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Polyquaternium-7~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Water~0.1–0.45%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.35%
Linalool~0.05–0.3%
Sodium laureth sulfate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateLauric acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidIngredient list view
Glycerin, Glycol distearate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Potassium hydroxide, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Acrylates copolymer, Myristic acid, Butylene glycol, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Sodium chloride, Alcohol, Palmitic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Charcoal powder, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Disodium edta, Limonene, Methylisothiazolinone, Polyquaternium-7, Water, Sodium benzoate, Linalool, Sodium laureth sulfate, Lauric acid
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| BootsTea Tree & Witch Hazel Charcoal Facial WashYOUR PRODUCT | VILLAGE 11 FACTORYMoisture Cleansing Foam | THE FACE SHOPRice Water Bright Cleansing Foam | BARULABCocoon Cleansing Foam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | — | $14.20 | $9.20 | $14.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Phytosphingosine | Oryza Sativa Bran Oil | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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