Skin Resource.MD Tea Tree Deep Clearing Facial Cleanser
Works for
CleansingSodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 6 moreCan be harsh
“Tea Tree Deep Clearing Facial Cleanser”
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 cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate.
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?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Mentha piperita oil + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~10–12%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
More about Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateSalix nigra bark extract~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
More about Salix nigra bark extractCocamidopropyl betaine~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betainePpg-2 hydroxyethyl coco/isostearamide~2.3–2.8%
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineEucalyptus globulus oil~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilMentha piperita oil~1.1–1.3%
Thymus vulgaris leaf extract~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that has some anti-bacterial properties. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Thymus vulgaris leaf extractSalvia officinalis leaf extract~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractDecyl glucoside~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideDisodium cocoamphodiacetate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoamphodiacetateGlycerin~0.5–0.7%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCaprylyl glycol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCitric acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium lauroyl oat amino acids~0.2–0.4%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Caramel~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yucca schidigera leaf/root/stem extract~0.15–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Salix nigra bark extract, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Ppg-2 hydroxyethyl coco/isostearamide, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Eucalyptus globulus oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Mentha piperita oil, Thymus vulgaris leaf extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Decyl glucoside, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Citric acid, Sodium lauroyl oat amino acids, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Caramel, Yucca schidigera leaf/root/stem extract
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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.
| Skin Resource.MDTea Tree Deep Clearing Facial CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | BlissClear Genius Cleanser | Medik8Gentle Cleanser | Perricone MDVitamin C Ester Citrus Brightening Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 34% | 34% |
| Price | — | $12.07 | $8.59 | $13.12 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Coco-Glucoside | Magnesium Aspartate |
| 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 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report On the Safety Assessment of Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonatesjournals.sagepub.com
- 2Allergic contact dermatitis caused by Salvia officinalis extractpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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