Works for
CleansingPeg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Peg-10 isostearate + 2 moreCan be harsh
“Tea Tree Calming Cleansing Balm”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sorbitan sesquioleate.
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?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf water + 6 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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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoatePeg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~5.6–8.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearatePeg-10 isostearate~3.5–5.2%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideSynthetic wax~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxPolyglyceryl-2 caprate~2.1–3.2%
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilMelaleuca alternifolia leaf water~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Melaleuca alternifolia extract~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Papain~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
More about PapainCentella asiatica extract~0.55–1.25%
- 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 extractSalix alba bark extract~0.4–0.95%
- 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 extractHouttuynia cordata extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Artemisia princeps leaf extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbitan sesquioleate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.5–1.2%
- 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 oilMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilCitrus paradisi peel oil~0.35–0.85%
Melia azadirachta flower extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractLavandula hybrida oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
More about Lavandula hybrida oilLavandula angustifolia oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilOpoponax oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Anthemis nobilis flower/leaf/stem oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coccinia indica fruit extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Coccinia indica fruit extractSolanum melongena fruit extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Solanum melongena fruit extractCurcuma longa root extract~0.3–0.7%
- 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 extractCorallina officinalis extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
More about Corallina officinalis extractWater~0.2–0.75%
Aloe barbadensis flower extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Aloe barbadensis flower extractGlycerin~0.15–0.7%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~0.15–0.55%
- 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 glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.5%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.45%
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolIngredient list view
Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Peg-10 isostearate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Synthetic wax, Polyglyceryl-2 caprate, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf water, Melaleuca alternifolia extract, Papain, Centella asiatica extract, Salix alba bark extract, Houttuynia cordata extract, Artemisia princeps leaf extract, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Lavandula hybrida oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Opoponax oil, Anthemis nobilis flower/leaf/stem oil, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Unknown, Curcuma longa root extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Unknown, Water, Aloe barbadensis flower extract, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol
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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.
| MEDIHEALTea Tree Calming Cleansing BalmYOUR PRODUCT | Dr. AltheaPore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm | hwarang'Bellflower Cleansing Balm | Banila CoClean it Zero Cleansing Balm Firming | |
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| Match | — | 50% | 43% | 41% |
| Price | — | $17.49 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 10 | 6 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Panthenol | Phytosphingosine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | 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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