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Mediheal Tea Tree Calming Moisture Ampoule Versus Mediheal TeaTree Trouble Pad

Ampoule
Facial Treatment
Korean Brand South Korea
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on November 08, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe . They have a total of 10 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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

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Benefits

Concerns

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Antimicrobial, Antiseborrhoeic, Astringent

This ingredient is created by distilling parts of the tea tree plant. The bark and leaves of the tea tree plant are rich in Terpinen, an antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory ingredient.

Tea tree may cause sensitivity and irritation for some people due to its linalool and limonene content.

Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Glycerin 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.

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Methylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.

As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.

Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.

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Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract comes from the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae. This tea tree is native to Australia.

Tea Leaf extract contains antimicrobial and anti-acne properties.

Tea tree extract is fragrant and contains volatiles such as linalool and limonene. These fragrance and terpinen components can cause skin sensitivity.

Learn more about the benefits of Tea Tree Oil here.

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Antioxidant, Perfuming

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.

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Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning

Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.

This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Skin Conditioning

Lactobacillus Ferment is created by fermenting the Lactobacillus bacteria. It helps keep our skin's natural barrier and microbiome healthy.

Studies show lactobacillus ferment to be effective at repairing the skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier helps keep your skin healthy and hydrated. It also protects against bad bacteria.

As a probiotic/prebiotic/postbiotic, Lactobacillus ferment can help regular our natural biome. In fact, one study found a lack of diversity in our natural skin biome can trigger acne.

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Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-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 

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Mediheal Tea Tree Calming Moisture Ampoule 20 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Heavy (1) Hydrating (1)
jhnnavi's avatar

johnny

9 months ago
Review

Mediheal - Tea Tree Calming Moisture Ampoule

*thick, fungal acne friendly, scented*

this ampoule feels so smooth, and hydrating, also green lol

definitely helps with relieving acne, hydrating your skin!

(some products work for others and purchase and use at your own risk)!

#hydrating
#heavy
#absorbs well
#light scent

Mediheal TeaTree Trouble Pad 19 ingredients

3.9 /5
from 21 ratings
Works Well (12) Light (7) Light Scent (6)
ellienonaka's avatar

Ellie Nonaka

9 months ago
Review

Didn’t know that it wasn’t only a toner but a treatment so started using everyday until I found out. So I found the reason why I haven’t been seeing results and getting more breakouts. Definitely recommend using in the morning but try using it every other day to every three days depending on your skin condition.

#drying
#light
#strong scent
#works well
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Y

1 month ago
Review

1000/10 MY HOLY GRAIL.

My skin is a nightmare. Like, anything and everything usually sets it off so these were heaven sent.

During my breakouts, I just grab one of these pads and let it sit on my face like a mask and it helps calm my skin down by A LOT. My skin is very oily so the fact that these don’t make me get even more oily is such a huge plus.

I’ve tried other toner pads but none Show more

#great value
#light
#absorbs well
#light scent