Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Foaming Face Wash Versus Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Blemish Stick
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and fungal acne (malassezia) safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and oily skin
Free From
They both do not contain any silicones
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils and parabens
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Ingredient Info
Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Foaming Face Wash 22 ingredients
Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Blemish Stick 15 ingredients
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Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Foaming Face Wash 22 ingredients
Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Blemish Stick 15 ingredients
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Water
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPEG-5 Cocamide
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Methylparaben
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Tetrasodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 61570
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Alcohol, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Citrate, PEG-5 Cocamide, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Citric Acid, Sodium Methylparaben, Sodium Chloride, Dipropylene Glycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Benzophenone-4, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, CI 19140, CI 61570
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Stearate
CleansingHamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Limonene
Perfuming
Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
StabilisingLinalool
Perfuming
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantIngredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterHamamelis Virginiana Water is made by distilling parts of the witch hazel plant. You can also call this ingredient "witch hazel water".
The name 'Hamamelis Virginiana Water' refers to the distillation product used in cosmetics. On the other hand, 'Witch Hazel' refers to the active drug ingredient.
Unless it is specified to be non-alcohol, many types of witch hazel ingredients are distilled in denatured alcohol.
Witch Hazel water is an astringent, anti-inflammatory antioxidant, and antibacterial ingredient.
It contains tannins. Tannins have a drying effect when used on skin by constricting proteins. The constriction also minimizes the appearance of pores.
Both the tannins and fragrance found in witch hazel may be skin-sensitizing.
Witch hazel water gets anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties from its catechin and gallic acid content.
Indigenous groups have used witch hazel to help treat inflammation in North America for centuries.
Learn more about Hamamelis Virginiana WaterGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
This tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the Tea Tree plant. Tea tree oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
According to the book Journal of Profiles of Drug Substances, tea tree helps in reducing acne-causing bacteria such as Propionibacterium acnes. This is due to the Terpinen components of tea tree oil.
Tea tree may cause sensitivity and irritation for some people. This oil naturally contains fragrance such as linalool and limonene.
However, research shows irritation usually occurs when using pure tea tree oil and not in cosmetic products.
Tea tree oil was found to help relieve the symptoms of psoriasis in one study.
Tea tree oil is toxic when ingested. Another study showed it to caused damage to the nervous system of dogs and cats when applied to their skin or given orally.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneIngredient Ratings
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Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Foaming Face Wash 22 ingredients
Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Blemish Stick 15 ingredients
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Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Foaming Face Wash 22 ingredients
Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Blemish Stick 15 ingredients
I'm in love with this product
I've been fighting spots for longer than I can remember but especially during the last few months, I tried a few other spot treatment products (some of them were really expensive) but they ended up making it worse because they were too harsh for my skin.
I got the blemish stick and within the first few days there was a noticeable decrease in redness and irritation Show more
