MEDIHEAL Teatree Trouble Calming Cleanser 120ml

MEDIHEAL Teatree Trouble Calming Cleanser 120ml

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Myristic acid, Stearic acid + 7 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Buy Mediheal Teatree Trouble Calming Cleanser Australia , Korean Skincare Online”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-betaine, glyceryl stearate se, glycol distearate, lauric acid, myristic acid, potassium cocoyl glycinate, sorbitan olivate, stearic acid) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: coco-betaine

Myristic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic~3.8–5.7%
Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~2.5–3.8%
Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~2.1–3.1%
Glycol distearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~1.3–1.9%
Glyceryl stearate seEffect: HighUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~1–1.5%
Sorbitan olivateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.6–1.4%
Coco-betaineEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic~0.55–1.35%
Potassium cocoyl glycinateEffect: High~0.4–0.95%
Hydrogenated lecithinEffect: High, below effective doseHelps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.~0.01–0.1%
Anti-blemish
Capryloyl salicylic acid, Lauric acid + 1 more
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Formulated with Tea Tree Extract and Centella Asiatica to help calm redness and control breakouts.”
Source: Lila Beauty

This product contains ingredients (capryloyl salicylic acid) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

Capryloyl salicylic acidKey activeEffect: Medium~0.15–0.55%
Lauric acidEffect: LowHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~2.1–3.1%
KaolinEffect: LowA type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color~0.15–0.7%
Exfoliation
Not advertised by the brand · Capryloyl salicylic acid, Papain
Works well

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: capryloyl salicylic acid.

Capryloyl salicylic acidKey activeEffect: High~0.15–0.55%
PapainEffect: LowAn enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating~0.1–0.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Coco-betaineHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenicHigh~0.55–1.35%est.
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Capryloyl salicylic acid—High~0.15–0.55%est.
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf water—High~0.1–0.45%est.
PapainAn enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~3.8–5.7%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~2.1–3.1%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~1.7–2.5%est.
Glycol distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1.3–1.9%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.4–0.9%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.7%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.5%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 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
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic3/5~3.8–5.7%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~2.1–3.1%est.
Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~1–1.5%est.

User reviews

Would you recommend?
No community reviews yet.

Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.

Ingredients

Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.

Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

More about Water
Glycerin~4.1–6.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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 Glycerin
Myristic acid~3.8–5.7%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

More about Myristic acid
Stearic acid~2.5–3.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

More about Stearic acid
Lauric acid~2.1–3.1%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
CleansingAntibacterialAnti-blemish

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

More about Lauric acid
Potassium hydroxide~1.7–2.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

More about Potassium hydroxide
Butylene glycol~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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 glycol
Glycol distearate~1.3–1.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

More about Glycol distearate
Glyceryl stearate se~1–1.5%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

More about Glyceryl stearate se
Sorbitan olivate~0.6–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

More about Sorbitan olivate
Beeswax~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

More about Beeswax
Potassium cocoyl glycinate~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
More about Potassium cocoyl glycinate
Caprylyl glycol~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

More about Caprylyl glycol
Coco-betaine~0.55–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic

More about Coco-betaine
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

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

More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil
Sodium chloride~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

More about Sodium chloride
Artemisia vulgaris oil~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

More about Ethylhexylglycerin
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

More about Lavandula angustifolia oil
Citric acid~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

More about Citric acid
Melaleuca alternifolia extract~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Capryloyl salicylic acid~0.15–0.55%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
ExfoliationEvens skin toneAnti-blemish
More about Capryloyl salicylic acid
1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

More about 1,2-hexanediol
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf water~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Mannitol~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Mannitol
Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

More about Sodium hyaluronate
Kaolin~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingAnti-blemish

A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color

More about Kaolin
Papain~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Exfoliation

An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating

More about Papain
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid
Bromelain~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Bromelain
Lactobacillus ferment~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationReduces irritation

A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative

More about Lactobacillus ferment
Sodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid

More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronate
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.01–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.

More about Hydrogenated lecithin
Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Myristic acid, Stearic acid, Lauric acid, Potassium hydroxide, Butylene glycol, Glycol distearate, Glyceryl stearate se, Sorbitan olivate, Beeswax, Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Caprylyl glycol, Coco-betaine, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Sodium chloride, Artemisia vulgaris oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citric acid, Melaleuca alternifolia extract, Capryloyl salicylic acid, 1,2-hexanediol, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf water, Mannitol, Sodium hyaluronate, Kaolin, Papain, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Bromelain, Lactobacillus ferment, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Hydrogenated lecithin

Compare prices

Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.

🇦🇺 Lila Beauty (AU)120 ml
≈ $11.65
Buy

Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.

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.

Side-by-side comparison of this product against its closest alternatives
MEDIHEALTeatree Trouble Calming Cleanser 120mlYOUR PRODUCTSkinfoodGarden Bean Gentle Fresh Foam CleanserMedicubeKojic Acid Turmeric Toning CleanserI'm fromRice Whip Facial Cleanser
Match—57%55%52%
Price—$17.70$16.53$10.27
Shared key ingredients—7 of 1711 of 174 of 17
Key difference—Centella Asiatica ExtractNiacinamideSalicylic Acid
Irritancy High Medium High Low
Drying alcohol————
View product Shop Shop Shop

More alternatives: the Torriden Store Balanceful Cica Cleansing GelLeaders Calming Biotics Gel Cleanser

Cheaper alternatives? See how this stacks up against similar formulas.
We compare ingredient profiles across our catalog — pick the closest match for your budget.
Open dupe finder
MEDIHEAL Teatree Trouble Calming Cleanser 120ml
MEDIHEALTeatree Trouble Calming Cleanser 120ml

Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.

As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.