Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Foaming Face Wash Versus Medik8 Clarifying Foam
Updated on August 19, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Foaming Face Wash 22 ingredients
Medik8 Clarifying Foam 13 ingredients
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Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Foaming Face Wash 22 ingredients
Medik8 Clarifying Foam 13 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
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
Ingredients 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 WaterThis 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.
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Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Foaming Face Wash 22 ingredients
Medik8 Clarifying Foam 13 ingredients
