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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator versus Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Lemon Sage Thickening Conditioner .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on August 16, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Exfoliator American Brand United States
Conditioner American Brand United States

Exfoliator

Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.

Conditioner

Moisturizing agents for hair.

Price

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Starts at $54.99
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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

BHA
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (5)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (5)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Antioxidant, Perfuming
Community Rating: Mixed

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 Oil

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 23.

Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Lemon Sage Thickening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 7.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 27.

Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Lemon Sage Thickening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.

3
What it does: Perfuming, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Limonene 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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Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 28.

Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Lemon Sage Thickening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 35.

4
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 29.

Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Lemon Sage Thickening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 13.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

45% are loved or liked
3% have mixed ratings
21% are disliked or very disliked
31% have no rating yet
11% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
53% are disliked or very disliked
28% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator 29 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 6 ratings
Drying (1) Works Well (1)
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MeaganClare

1 year ago · Combination Skin
Review

A great gentle exfoliant
This always removes any physical texture or dead skin build up that I have. I use it about two or three times a week,...

A great gentle exfoliant
This always removes any physical texture or dead skin build up that I have. I use it about two or three times a week, depending on my texture. I have very congested skin, and while this keeps my texture from worsening, it doesn't do much for existing congestion or any acne issues that I have. I do love the product, and I really trust the brand, but it's a worthwhile detail when considering different exfoliators.

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emmat

10 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

scrumptious
love this, best thing ive ever used, makes my face bright and clear and uncongested. I dont use it every night since it irritates me,...

scrumptious
love this, best thing ive ever used, makes my face bright and clear and uncongested. I dont use it every night since it irritates me, if you have sensitive skin i wouldnt use this every night test a patch on your neck every night to see if your skin can take it

Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Lemon Sage Thickening Conditioner 36 ingredients

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