The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil Blemish Fade Night Lotion
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing6 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Benefits Perfect for oily and blemish-prone skin Helps balance excess oil while keeping oily skin hydrated A bit of overnight TLC to help with the appearance of blemishes Lightweight night lotion helps your skin feel moisturized while absorbing excess oil and sebum Cruelty Free Key Ingredients Enriched with Community Fair Trade tea tree oil from Kenya Tea tree oil is the holy grail for oily and blemished skin, thanks to its naturally purifying talents”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, caprylyl glycol.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: phytosphingosine, ethylhexyl palmitate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: phytosphingosine
Anti-blemish1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“Tea Tree Oil Blemish Fade Night Lotion”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Limonene + 2 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~40–60%
Propanediol~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~3.4–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinAluminum starch octenylsuccinate~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Aluminum starch octenylsuccinateCalophyllum inophyllum seed oil~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silica~1.8–2.6%
Acrylamide/ammonium acrylate copolymer~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to improve product texture
More about Acrylamide/ammonium acrylate copolymerCaprylyl glycol~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexyl palmitate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilPolyisobutene~0.5–1.15%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideTitanium dioxide~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxidePhytosphingosine~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
More about PhytosphingosinePolysorbate 20~0.15–0.65%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateLimonene~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitral~0.05–0.15%
Leptospermum petersonii oil~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Leptospermum petersonii oilTocopherol~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, Propanediol, Glycerin, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Silica, Acrylamide/ammonium acrylate copolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Polyisobutene, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Titanium dioxide, Phytosphingosine, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan isostearate, Limonene, Citral, Leptospermum petersonii oil, Tocopherol
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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.
| The Body ShopTea Tree Oil Blemish Fade Night LotionYOUR PRODUCT | CeraVeFacial Moisturising Lotion | Dr Sam'sFlawless Moisturiser Light | celimaxDual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 63% | 60% | 60% |
| Price | $20.00 | $14.28−$5.72 | $47.59+$27.59 | $20.75+$0.75 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Ceramide Ap | Ceramide Ap |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "The Body Shop - Tea Tree Oil Blemish Fade Night Lotion" works well for moisturizing the skin. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. The Body Shop - Tea Tree Oil Blemish Fade Night Lotion ticks this box. Glycerin and caprylyl glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Phytosphingosine, ethylhexyl palmitate and caprylyl glycol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (phytosphingosine 0.35% - 0.80%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
Irritation risk
We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "The Body Shop" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 20.00$ in the United States.
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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.
- 1
- 2
- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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