Tea Tree Superdrug Tea Tree Facial Cleansing Pads
Works for
CleansingPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Coco-glucoside + 1 moreCleanses gently
“Infused with Peppermint Oil, they instantly refresh and deeply cleanse the skin by removing dirt, impurities and excess oil, leaving the skin feeling ultra-clean and soft.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetylpyridinium chloride, coco-glucoside, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil) 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-glucoside
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“A gentle yet effective anti-blemish solution.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Mentha piperita oil + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propylene glycol~4.6–6.8%
- 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 glycolMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilMentha piperita oil~2.4–3.6%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilDisodium edta~0.5–1%
Glycerin~1.4–2%
- 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 GlycerinCoco-glucoside~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideCetylpyridinium chloride~0.85–1.3%
Citric acid~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citratePhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.5%
Benzoic acid~0.1–0.45%
Limonene~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 LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.1%
Farnesol~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propylene glycol, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Mentha piperita oil, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Disodium edta, Glycerin, Coco-glucoside, Cetylpyridinium chloride, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzoic acid, Limonene, Linalool, Farnesol
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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.
| Tea TreeSuperdrug Tea Tree Facial Cleansing PadsYOUR PRODUCT | SkinnCleansing Cloths Duo | A-DERMAGel nettoyant calmant | NiveaMicellAIR Micellar Water for Sensitive Skin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 35% | 34% |
| Price | — | $21.03 | — | $6.51 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Cocos Nucifera Oil | Zinc Coceth Sulfate | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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