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MoisturizingGlycerin, Betaine + 6 moreWorks
“A moisturizing toner helps control the over secretion of sebum and soothe sensitive skin from irritation.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, glycerin.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-agingSide benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extractMay help
This product contains centella asiatica extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract, centella asiatica extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Melaleuca alternifolia leaf water + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propanediol~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolButylene glycol~3.1–4.6%
- 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 glycol1,2-hexanediol~1.3–2%
Alcohol denat.~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Glycerin~1.7–2.5%
- 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 GlycerinBetaine~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineMelaleuca alternifolia leaf water~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.6–1.35%
- 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 extractUndaria pinnatifida extract~0.45–1.1%
- 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 extractCentella asiatica extract~0.4–0.95%
- 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 extractPortulaca oleracea extract~0.3–0.75%
- 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 extractGlycereth-26~0.15–0.65%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerPeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilDisodium edta~0.01–0.05%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Betaine, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf water, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Centella asiatica extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Glycereth-26, Sodium hyaluronate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
| PAPA RECIPETea Tree Control SkinYOUR PRODUCT | coxirTea Tree Pore & Sebum Toner | ISNTREEHyaluronic Acid Toner Plus | MizonCicaluronic Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 47% | 47% | 47% |
| Price | — | $25.43 | $4.33 | $17.18 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 5 of 6 | 5 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Allantoin | Panthenol | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Benton Deep Green Tea TonerMIDHA Rice pure toner
Product summary
"PAPA RECIPE - Tea Tree Control Skin" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.55%, betaine 1.30% - 1.90% and glycerin 1.70% - 2.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 42.90CA$ in Canada, from 23.30$ up to 25.49$ in the United States and for 20.80£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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