Mediheal Tea Tree Biome Blemish Cica Gel Cleanser Versus feelxo: Glacier Matcha Cleansing Gel
Updated on April 08, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Mediheal Tea Tree Biome Blemish Cica Gel Cleanser 35 ingredients
feelxo: Glacier Matcha Cleansing Gel 26 ingredients
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Mediheal Tea Tree Biome Blemish Cica Gel Cleanser 35 ingredients
feelxo: Glacier Matcha Cleansing Gel 26 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Betaine
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Melilotus Officinalis Extract
AstringentTromethamine
BufferingAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Xylitol
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Anhydroxylitol
HumectantGlucose
HumectantMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningChaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCutibacterium Granulosum Ferment Extract Filtrate
EmollientXylitylglucoside
HumectantPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentWater, Coco-Betaine, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Chloride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Melilotus Officinalis Extract, Tromethamine, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Gluconolactone, Xylitol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Anhydroxylitol, Glucose, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cutibacterium Granulosum Ferment Extract Filtrate, Xylitylglucoside, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Water
Skin Conditioning(Eclipta Prostrata/Houttuynia Cordata) Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Pinaster Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Faex Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Garnet Powder
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Acrylates Crosspolymer
AbsorbentCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSaururus Chinensis Extract
Skin ConditioningLauryl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingDisodium EDTA
Potassium Laureth Phosphate
EmulsifyingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningC10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingTromethamine
BufferingMalt Extract
Skin ProtectingFragaria Indica Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, (Eclipta Prostrata/Houttuynia Cordata) Leaf Extract, Pinus Pinaster Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Faex Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Garnet Powder, Glycerin, Betaine, Acrylates Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Saururus Chinensis Extract, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Decyl Glucoside, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Laureth Phosphate, Coco-Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Tromethamine, Malt Extract, Fragaria Indica Extract
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 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 Glycerin1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate is an amino acid-based surfactant and cleaning agent. This ingredient can be derived from animals or plants. It may also be synthetically created from fatty acids of the coconut and glycine.
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate is a gentle surfactant. Surfactants help gather the dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away. It is a mild cleanser and naturally produces foam.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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Mediheal Tea Tree Biome Blemish Cica Gel Cleanser 35 ingredients
feelxo: Glacier Matcha Cleansing Gel 26 ingredients
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Mediheal Tea Tree Biome Blemish Cica Gel Cleanser 35 ingredients
This is super gentle, it gives a really nice soothing clean and I’ve had great results on my sensitive & reactive skin. It’s not drying at all
This is a great cleanser that'll last you a while. Not stripping, no weird smell, great texture, and a great cleanser overall. Unfortunately it is a bit pricy and hard to find over here :'>
