Works for
CleansingStearic acid, Palmitic acid + 8 moreCan be harsh
“Tea Tree Detoxify Face Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
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-blemishSide benefit · Salicylic acid, Oleanolic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Salicylic acidWorks 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Menthol + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Stearic acid~8.1–9.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPalmitic acid~3.9–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinPotassium hydroxide~2.4–2.9%
Myristic acid~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidOlive oil peg-7 esters~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Olive oil peg-7 estersGlycol distearate~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearatePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLauryl glucoside~1.1–1.3%
Potassium laureth phosphate~0.75–1.15%
Parfum~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPotassium lauryl phosphate~0.6–0.9%
Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Propylparaben~0.2–0.4%
O-cymen-5-ol~0.05–0.1%
Salicylic acid~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
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)
More about Salicylic acidDipropylene glycol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolMenthol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.45–0.65%
Propylene glycol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolButylene glycol~0.35–0.65%
- 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 glycolPeg-60 almond glycerides~0.35–0.65%
Caprylyl glycol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateMelaleuca alternifolia leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extractCarbomer~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerNasturtium officinale extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Might have anti-oxidant properties
More about Nasturtium officinale extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractNordihydroguaiaretic acid~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize the formula of product formulation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Nordihydroguaiaretic acidOleanolic acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful against blemishes, work as an anti-oxidant, reduce inflammation and improve skin's ability to hold on to moisture, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness when applied topically to human skin
More about Oleanolic acidArctium lappa root extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Arctium lappa root extractSalvia officinalis leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractHedera helix extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effect
More about Hedera helix extractSaponaria officinalis extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed collagen~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed collagenIngredient list view
Water, Stearic acid, Palmitic acid, Glycerin, Potassium hydroxide, Myristic acid, Olive oil peg-7 esters, Glycol distearate, Phenoxyethanol, Lauryl glucoside, Potassium laureth phosphate, Parfum, Potassium lauryl phosphate, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, O-cymen-5-ol, Salicylic acid, Dipropylene glycol, Menthol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Peg-60 almond glycerides, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium hyaluronate, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Carbomer, Nasturtium officinale extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Nordihydroguaiaretic acid, Oleanolic acid, Arctium lappa root extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Hedera helix extract, Saponaria officinalis extract, Hydrolyzed collagen
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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.
| Dr. MoritaTea Tree Detoxify Face WashYOUR PRODUCT | OttieDerma-Clera AC Cleansing Foam | Farm StayDermacube Acne Solution Cleansing Foam | IOPEDerma Trouble Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 86% | 85% | 84% |
| Price | — | $13.20 | $15.50 | $20.20 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 15 | 5 of 15 | 6 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Lauric Acid | Lauric Acid | Lauric Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 24 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Allergic contact dermatitis caused by isopropyl methylphenol, a new haptenonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
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