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Lycon Tea-Tree Perfect
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Lycon Tea-Tree Perfect

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Moisturizing
Paraffinum liquidum, C12-15 alkyl benzoate + 2 more
Works well
What the product description says
“LYCON TEA-TREE PERFECT 500mlTea-Tree Perfect hygienically removes sticky wax residue after strip waxing, while soothing and moisturising at the same time.”
Source: Recreate Yourself

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: prunus armeniaca kernel oil, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum

Paraffinum liquidumHero· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighMineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function~23–35%
C12-15 alkyl benzoateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumEnhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth~8.7–13%
Prunus armeniaca kernel oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin~3.8–5.7%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~2.6–3.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~4.8–7.2%est.
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~1.4–2.1%est.
Anthemis nobilis flower oilAn essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skinHigh~1–1.5%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1.2%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.45–1%est.
Ci 45380A yellow dyeHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Prunus armeniaca kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~3.8–5.7%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Ci 45380A yellow dye2/5~0.15–0.6%est.
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Ingredients

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Paraffinum liquidum~23–35%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

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C12-15 alkyl benzoate~8.7–13%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

More about C12-15 alkyl benzoate
Lavandula angustifolia oil~4.8–7.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~3.8–5.7%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~2.6–3.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

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

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Anthemis nobilis flower oil~1–1.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin

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Linalool~0.5–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.45–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Ci 45380~0.15–0.6%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5

A yellow dye

More about Ci 45380
Ci 60725~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ingredient list view

Paraffinum liquidum, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Linalool, Limonene, Ci 45380, Ci 60725

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Shared key ingredients—2 of 32 of 32 of 3
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Safety Assessment of Anthemis nobilis– Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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