Burt's Bees Herbal Complexion Stick with Tea Tree Oil Versus Alba Botanical Acnedote Invisible Treatment Gel
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin and oily skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Burt's Bees Herbal Complexion Stick with Tea Tree Oil 16 ingredients
Alba Botanical Acnedote Invisible Treatment Gel 22 ingredients
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Burt's Bees Herbal Complexion Stick with Tea Tree Oil 16 ingredients
Alba Botanical Acnedote Invisible Treatment Gel 22 ingredients
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Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Borago Officinalis Extract
Emollient
Achillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingCarum Petroselinum Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningFoeniculum Vulgare Oil
Emollient
Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Alcohol Denat., Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Borago Officinalis Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Carum Petroselinum Extract, Water, Foeniculum Vulgare Oil, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Citral, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
Salicylic Acid 2%
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sd Alcohol 40-B
Astringent
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSpiraea Ulmaria Extract
AstringentLens Esculenta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningArnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/Root
EmollientSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Citral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Salicylic Acid 2%, Water, Glycerin, Sd Alcohol 40-B, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/Root, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Citral, Limonene, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract comes from the common Marigold plant. This ingredient is a skin conditioner.
Marigolds contain flavonoids. Flavonoids are a group of substances found naturally in plants. They possess antioxidant and inflammation properties.
This ingredient soothes skin inflammation by inhibiting inhibiting a part of the inflammation process.
Marigolds have been used in traditional medicine throughout Asia and Europe.
Learn more about Calendula Officinalis Flower ExtractWater. 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 WaterCitral is a fragrance and used to add a lemon-like scent to products. It is both naturally found in plants and created synthetically. In plants, it is commonly occurring in lemon myrtle, lemongrass, lemon tea-tree, lemon verbena, and other citruses.
The EU mandates Citral be listed separately as a fragrance. It is a known allergen and may cause contact dermatitis. Citral can also used as a masking ingredient.
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.
The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.
Learn more about CitralLimonene 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 LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolIngredient Ratings
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Burt's Bees Herbal Complexion Stick with Tea Tree Oil 16 ingredients
Alba Botanical Acnedote Invisible Treatment Gel 22 ingredients
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Burt's Bees Herbal Complexion Stick with Tea Tree Oil 16 ingredients
Dead skin buildup…
Honestly one of the worst products I’ve ever tried. Not only did it not improve my acne whatsoever, but almost halfway though this I noticed a layer of little specks floating inside the bottle. My only guess is the roller ball picks up dead skin and then deposits it back into the bottle (and I always applied this onto freshly cleaned skin). DISGUSTING! With the way the packaging Show more
