Teatree & Witch Hazel Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel 2in1 Charcoal Nose Strip

Name: Teatree & Witch Hazel - Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel 2in1 Charcoal Nose Strip
Brand: Teatree & Witch Hazel

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WORKS FOR

Anti-oxidation
Moisturizing
Anti-blemish

KEY INGREDIENTS

dipotassium glycyrrhizate
glycerin
hamamelis virginiana extract
sodium polyacrylate
tartaric acid
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

37 /100

IRRITANCY

HIGH

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What does the product description say?

"This deep pore treatment instantly removes blackheads, unclogs & clears your pores."

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WIMJ summary

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
bentonite	LOW

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What does the product description say?

"SEAL & CALM Nose strip infused with antibacterial Tea Tree Oil and skin calming Witch Hazel, is a moisturising after-treatment which nourishes, soothes and tightens back up the pores."

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WIMJ summary

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": dipotassium glycyrrhizate, 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).

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
dipotassium glycyrrhizate	HIGH
glycerin	HIGH
tartaric acid	MEDIUM

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This product contains antioxidants (tartaric acid) 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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
tartaric acid	MEDIUM

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
pvp
aloe barbadensis leaf extract
polyvinyl alcohol

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
unknown The ingredient is not recognized	TBC
pvp Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin	25% - 38%
water Plain old water	8.5% - 12.7%
charcoal powder Benefits for the skin are not clear	3.8% - 5.8%
butylene glycol 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	2.9% - 4.4%
bentonite Helps stabilize the product formulation	2.4% - 3.6%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.5% - 1%
methylparaben A preservative	0.15% - 0.3%
dipotassium glycyrrhizate A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening	1.4% - 2.1%
aloe barbadensis leaf extract Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin	1.2% - 1.9%
ci 77499 An iron oxide. Used as a colorant. Is usually well tolerated	0.95% - 1.45%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	0.85% - 1.25%
gelatin Helps create a thicker product consistency	0.55% - 1.3%
sodium polyacrylate Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions	0.45% - 1.1%
polyvinyl alcohol Helps improve the product texture	0.45% - 1%
ethyl hexanediol Used to dissolve other ingredients. Might be irritating	0.4% - 0.95%
hamamelis virginiana extract A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating	0.35% - 0.85%
butylene glycol 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	0.35% - 0.85%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.35% - 0.75%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.15% - 0.65%
tartaric acid An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels	0.15% - 0.55%
melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties	0.1% - 0.45%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.1% - 0.45%
1,2-hexanediol A preservative	0.05% - 0.25%
caprylyl/capryl glucoside Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent	0.1% - 0.5%
aluminum glycinate	0.05% - 0.3%
limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat	0.05% - 0.2%
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