The Body Shop Tea Tree Anti-Imperfection Daily Solution
Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid ~0.45–1.1%, below the ~0.5% it needsUnder-dosed
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationSalicylic acid ~0.45–1.1%, below the ~0.5% it needsUnder-dosed
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Sodium hyaluronate, Caprylyl glycol + 2 moreWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": sodium hyaluronate, caprylyl glycol.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alcohol denat.~6.4–9.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Propanediol~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPpg-26-buteth-26~2.7–4%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilCaprylyl glycol~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerSalicylic acid~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidXanthan gum~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCalophyllum inophyllum seed oil~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.35–0.8%
Medicago sativa extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Medicago sativa extractParfum~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPotassium hydroxide~0.3–0.7%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderLimonene~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneParfum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCitral~0.1–0.5%
Parfum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumT-butyl alcohol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholSodium benzoate~0.1–0.4%
Citronellol~0.05–0.25%
Parfum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLeptospermum petersonii oil~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Leptospermum petersonii oilParfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTocopherol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Propanediol, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Caprylyl glycol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Salicylic acid, Xanthan gum, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Disodium edta, Medicago sativa extract, Parfum, Potassium hydroxide, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Limonene, Parfum, Sodium hyaluronate, Citral, Parfum, T-butyl alcohol, Sodium benzoate, Citronellol, Parfum, Leptospermum petersonii oil, Parfum, Tocopherol
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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.
| The Body ShopTea Tree Anti-Imperfection Daily SolutionYOUR PRODUCT | SkinfixKP + PsO Smoothing Body Treatment with Niacinamide + BHA | DermadoctorKP Duty High Potency Daily Body Peel | Be MinimalistGlycolic + Tranexamic 11% Body Exfoliator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 91% | 90% | 89% |
| Price | — | $35.00 | $54.95 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Oligopeptide-1 | Lactobionic Acid | Glycolic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 5A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 6
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