Earth Therapeutics Tea Tree Cleansing Facial Towelettes
Works for
CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Olive oil glycereth-8 esters + 3 moreCan be harsh
“Tea Tree Cleansing Facial Towelettes”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Methylpropanediol~6.5–7.9%
Glycerin~4–4.9%
- 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 GlycerinMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~2.9–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilMelaleuca alternifolia leaf extract~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilTheobroma cacao seed butter~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterButyrospermum parkii butter~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterAloe barbadensis leaf extract~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractMangifera indica fruit extract~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. There is no evidence of other benefits in skin
More about Mangifera indica fruit extractCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractLavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract~0.55–0.85%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateTocopherol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolSalvia officinalis leaf extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractLavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower extractRosmarinus officinalis flower extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant and anti-microbial properties
More about Rosmarinus officinalis flower extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractCymbopogon schoenanthus extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractNatto gum~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panax ginseng root extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractOlive oil glycereth-8 esters~0.35–0.6%
Allantoin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinPeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilPeg-7 glyceryl cocoate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateCocamidopropyl betaine~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineCetylpyridinium chloride~0.25–0.45%
Cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolParfum~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitric acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDisodium edta~0.05–0.1%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Mangifera indica fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Rosmarinus officinalis flower extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Cymbopogon schoenanthus extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Natto gum, Panax ginseng root extract, Olive oil glycereth-8 esters, Allantoin, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Cetylpyridinium chloride, Cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, Caprylyl glycol, Parfum, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Earth TherapeuticsTea Tree Cleansing Facial TowelettesYOUR PRODUCT | Image skincareI Beauty Refreshing Facial Wipes | It CosmeticsBye Bye Makeup 3-in-1 Hydrating, Anti-Aging, Makeup Removing Micellar Wipes | SEPHORA COLLECTIONCleansing Wipes - Pomegranate - Energizing | |
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| Match | — | 38% | 33% | 33% |
| Price | — | $18.00 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 12 | 2 of 12 | 1 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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