The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Mattifying Toner

The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Mattifying Toner

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Use after cleansing to remove any residual traces of makeup and impurities, which can clog the pores.”
Source: Ulta

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

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.

Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~2–3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil + 4 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~7.7–11.5%est.
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~1.2–1.8%est.
Salix alba bark extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effectHigh~0.9–1.35%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.5–1.15%est.
Hamamelis virginiana extractA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.95%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Leptospermum petersonii oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~2.8–4.2%est.
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~2–3%est.
T-butyl alcoholUsed to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritatingMedium~0.2–0.7%est.
Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.05–0.1%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Alcohol denat.~7.7–11.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

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Corn starch modified~3.9–5.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product formulation

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Caprylyl glycol~2.8–4.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~2–3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Glycerin~1.7–2.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Salix alba bark extract~0.9–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationAnti-blemishExfoliation

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect

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Allantoin~0.6–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-blemishReduces rednessReduces irritationExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil~0.95–1.45%
Formula
Limonene~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Hamamelis virginiana extract~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

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Sodium hydroxide~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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T-butyl alcohol~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating

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Citral~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Leptospermum petersonii oil~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Denatonium benzoate~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Tocopherol~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

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

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Caramel~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ci 19140~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Ci 42090~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Ingredient list view

Water, Alcohol denat., Corn starch modified, Caprylyl glycol, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Glycerin, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Salix alba bark extract, Allantoin, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Limonene, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Sodium hydroxide, T-butyl alcohol, Citral, Leptospermum petersonii oil, Denatonium benzoate, Tocopherol, Caramel, Ci 19140, Ci 42090

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