Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mediheal Tea Tree Foam Cleanser versus Mediheal Tea Tree Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ .
Last updated on January 16, 2024. Published on January 31, 2024
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils, silicones and sulfates
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Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
Ingredient Info
Mediheal Tea Tree Foam Cleanser 34 ingredients
Mediheal Tea Tree Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 45 ingredients
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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Paraben Free
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Mediheal Tea Tree Foam Cleanser 34 ingredients
Mediheal Tea Tree Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 45 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Mediheal Tea Tree Foam Cleanser 34 ingredients
Mediheal Tea Tree Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 45 ingredients
Water • Laureth-1 Phosphate • Glycerin • Lauryl Phosphate • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate • Ppg-3 Caprylyl Ether • Lauryl Hydroxysultaine • Glycol Distearate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract • Citric Acid • 1,2-Hexanediol • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Peg-160 Sorbitan Triisostearate • Alcohol Denat. • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Potassium Hydroxide • Dimethicone • Butylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Ethylhexylglycerin • Disodium EDTA • Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract • Centella Asiatica Extract • Panax Ginseng Root Extract • Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract • Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract • Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract • Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Water • Zinc Oxide • Cyclohexasiloxane • Dibutyl Adipate • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Dipropylene Glycol • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Propylheptyl Caprylate • Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate • Niacinamide • Disiloxane • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Titanium Dioxide • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Magnesium Sulfate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • 1,2-Hexanediol • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Glyceryl Caprylate • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Adenosine • Sodium Hyaluronate • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water • Abies Sibirica Oil • Tocopherol • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil • Salvia Sclarea Oil • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil • Butylene Glycol • Juniperus Mexicana Oil • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil • 4-Terpineol • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Glycerin • Lactobacillus Ferment • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Centella Asiatica Extract • Ficus Carica Fruit Extract • Ceramide NP
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterMediheal Tea Tree Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
Mediheal Tea Tree Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinMediheal Tea Tree Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.
Mediheal Tea Tree Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 40.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
Mediheal Tea Tree Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 13.
Mediheal Tea Tree Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 21.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Mediheal Tea Tree Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 23.
Mediheal Tea Tree Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 35.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolMediheal Tea Tree Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 24.
Mediheal Tea Tree Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 25.
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 OilMediheal Tea Tree Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 25.
Mediheal Tea Tree Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 39.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
Mediheal Tea Tree Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 26.
Mediheal Tea Tree Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 26.
Centella Asiatica Extract is derived from an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. It is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. In skincare products, Centella Asiatica Extract is used for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Many active components found in Centella Asiatica Extract, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside, encourage the skin to naturally produce hyaluronic acid. This helps keep our skin hydrated. Many of these components also show antioxidant activity and may help reduce the signs of aging.
Research shows Centella Asiatica can help increase Type I collagen production by increasing fibroblast production. Fibroblast helps form connective tissue.
The combination of all these properties makes Centella Asiatica Extract effective at soothing the skin.
Other components of Centella Asiatic Extract include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Recent studies found madecassoside may help prevent damage from UV rays by preventing UV-induced inflammation. Further research is needed.
This plant has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractMediheal Tea Tree Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 29.
Mediheal Tea Tree Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 43.
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Mediheal Tea Tree Foam Cleanser 34 ingredients
Mediheal Tea Tree Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 45 ingredients
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Mediheal Tea Tree Foam Cleanser 34 ingredients
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