Works for
CleansingAmmonium laureth sulfate, Ammonium lauryl sulfate + 2 moreCan be harsh
“Special Blended Tea Shower Gel”
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 ammonium lauryl sulfate, 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?
Irritancy19 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil + 17 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Ammonium laureth sulfate~8.8–10.8%
Ammonium lauryl sulfate~5.9–7.3%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~4.3–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSorbitol~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolCocamide mea~1.8–2.2%
Sodium chloride~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Urea~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaCitric acid~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Disodium edta~0.45–0.7%
Butylene glycol~0.4–0.6%
- 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 glycolCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.35–0.6%
- 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 extractCi 15510~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~0.3–0.55%
Ci 17200~0.3–0.5%
Camellia sinensis seed oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia sinensis seed oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- 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 oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilRosa canina fruit oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- 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 extractCitrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis oilCitrus paradisi peel oil~0.15–0.3%
Citrus limon peel oil~0.15–0.3%
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilCi 42090~0.2–0.4%
Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractCurcuma longa root extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractPogostemon cablin oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chrysanthemum sibiricum extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salvia officinalis leaf extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractLuffa cylindrica leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Artemisia vulgaris extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating
More about Artemisia vulgaris extractAcorus calamus root extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractPortulaca oleracea extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractMonarda didyma leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Achillea millefolium extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Achillea millefolium extractSalvia officinalis leaf extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractCinnamomum cassia bark extract~0.25–0.5%
Mentha piperita leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha piperita leaf extractHibiscus sabdariffa flower extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extractArtemisia vulgaris extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating
More about Artemisia vulgaris extractLavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower extractGeranium maculatum extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains an essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Geranium maculatum extractAlchemilla vulgaris leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cymbopogon schoenanthus extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Laurus nobilis leaf extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Asparagus cochinchinensis root extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantifolia fruit extract~0.1–0.15%
Ocimum basilicum leaf extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a frangrance. Can be irritating. Might have some anti-bacterial properties
More about Ocimum basilicum leaf extractIngredient list view
Water, Ammonium laureth sulfate, Ammonium lauryl sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sorbitol, Cocamide mea, Sodium chloride, Sodium benzoate, Urea, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Disodium edta, Butylene glycol, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Ci 15510, 1,2-hexanediol, Ci 17200, Camellia sinensis seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Ci 42090, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Pogostemon cablin oil, Chrysanthemum sibiricum extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Luffa cylindrica leaf extract, Artemisia vulgaris extract, Acorus calamus root extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Monarda didyma leaf extract, Achillea millefolium extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Cinnamomum cassia bark extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Artemisia vulgaris extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Geranium maculatum extract, Alchemilla vulgaris leaf extract, Cymbopogon schoenanthus extract, Laurus nobilis leaf extract, Asparagus cochinchinensis root extract, Citrus aurantifolia fruit extract, Ocimum basilicum leaf extract
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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.
| MAXCLINICSpecial Blended Tea Shower GelYOUR PRODUCT | innisfreeMoisturizing body cleanser | AhavaMineral Shower Gel for Men | Paula's choiceBody Wash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 36% | 35% |
| Price | — | — | $14.51 | $19.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 10 | 2 of 10 | 2 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Glycerin | Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"MAXCLINIC - Special Blended Tea Shower Gel" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (urea 1.00% - 1.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 17.90$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 25 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Topical urea in skincare: A reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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