Works for
ExfoliationSalicylic acid, Salix alba bark extract + 2 moreWorks well
“It is formulated with 20,000ppm of tea tree extract to soothe troubled skin plus AHA and BHA for gentle exfoliation.”
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.
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 3 moreWorks well
“Tea Tree Acne Daily Wash”
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.
CleansingDisodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Lauryl glucoside + 3 moreCan be harsh
“Tea Tree Acne Daily Wash”
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?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Lavandula hybrida oil, Linalool + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate~8.5–10.3%
Lauryl glucoside~5.2–6.4%
Cocamide methyl mea~3.2–3.9%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineMelaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) extract~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~1.8–2.2%
- 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 cocoyl glycinate~1.5–1.8%
Salicylic acid~1–1.3%
- 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 acidPolyquaternium-10~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-10Sodium chloride~0.8–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideButylene glycol~0.6–0.9%
- 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 glycolCaprylyl glycol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolLavandula hybrida oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
More about Lavandula hybrida oilPentylene glycol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolHydroxyacetophenone~0.45–0.7%
Linalool~0.4–0.6%
Limonene~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimonenePinus sylvestris leaf oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil from pine tree. Can be irritating
More about Pinus sylvestris leaf oilMenthol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citric acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Disodium edta~0.25–0.5%
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil1,2-hexanediol~0.25–0.5%
Mentha viridis leaf oil~0.25–0.5%
Mentha piperita oil~0.25–0.45%
Lactic acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidCitral~0.25–0.45%
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 AllantoinBambusa vulgaris extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.3–0.5%
- 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 extractSophora japonica flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salix alba bark extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractMalpighia glabra fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Malpighia glabra fruit extractSaccharum officinarum extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractMyrciaria dubia fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Myrciaria dubia fruit extractEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.4%
Undaria pinnatifida extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Undaria pinnatifida extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.2–0.35%
- 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 extractCentella asiatica extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- 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 extractMentha piperita extract~0.25–0.4%
Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf extractSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateIngredient list view
Water, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Lauryl glucoside, Cocamide methyl mea, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) extract, Glycerin, Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Salicylic acid, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium chloride, Butylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Lavandula hybrida oil, Pentylene glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Linalool, Limonene, Pinus sylvestris leaf oil, Menthol, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Disodium edta, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Mentha viridis leaf oil, Mentha piperita oil, Lactic acid, Citral, Allantoin, Bambusa vulgaris extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Sophora japonica flower extract, Salix alba bark extract, Malpighia glabra fruit extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Centella asiatica extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Mentha piperita extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Sodium hyaluronate
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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.
| essen HERBTea Tree Acne Daily WashYOUR PRODUCT | Medix 5.5Glycolic + Lactic Acid | Revision SkincarePurifying Cleansing Gel oil-control cleanser for fresh, refined skin | One Love OrganicsBotanical A Facial Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 78% | 74% | 74% |
| Price | — | $19.99 | — | $42.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 14 | 3 of 14 | 4 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Glycereth-2 Cocoate | Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 23 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 4A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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