Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Ammonium lauryl sulfate + 4 moreCan be harsh
“Superdrug Tea Tree Face Wash”
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: sodium laureth sulfate.
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?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Mentha piperita oil + 4 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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Water~45–55%
Sodium laureth sulfate~12–14%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateAcrylates copolymer~4.9–6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerAmmonium lauryl sulfate~4.3–5.3%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineGlycerin~2.1–2.5%
- 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 GlycerinPeg-7 glyceryl cocoate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateTriethanolamine~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolaminePeg-18 glyceryl oleate/cocoate~1.2–1.5%
Sodium chloride~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilMentha piperita oil~0.55–0.85%
Benzophenone-4~0.8–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating
More about Benzophenone-4Disodium edta~0.5–0.75%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Triethylene glycol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPropylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolMagnesium chloride~0.2–0.4%
Magnesium nitrate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics
More about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholLimonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCi 19140~0.05–0.1%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Acrylates copolymer, Ammonium lauryl sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Triethanolamine, Peg-18 glyceryl oleate/cocoate, Sodium chloride, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Mentha piperita oil, Benzophenone-4, Disodium edta, Sodium benzoate, Triethylene glycol, Citric acid, Propylene glycol, Magnesium chloride, Magnesium nitrate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Benzyl alcohol, Limonene, Ci 19140, Ci 42090
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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.
| Tea TreeSuperdrug Tea Tree Face WashYOUR PRODUCT | Clean & ClearMorning Burst Hydrating Facial Cleanser | SimpleKind to Skin Moisturising Face Wash | KruidvatORIGINALS GEL LAVANT TEA TREE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 35% | 34% |
| Price | — | $5.37 | $3.04 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Mannitol | Panthenol | Vitamin E |
| 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 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Benzophenone 4: An emerging allergen in cosmetics and toiletries?pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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