The Body Shop Tea Tree Anti Imperfection Daily Solution Versus APRILSKIN Real Carrotene Blemish Clear Serum
Updated on July 31, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
The Body Shop Tea Tree Anti Imperfection Daily Solution 24 ingredients
APRILSKIN Real Carrotene Blemish Clear Serum 30 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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The Body Shop Tea Tree Anti Imperfection Daily Solution 24 ingredients
APRILSKIN Real Carrotene Blemish Clear Serum 30 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Propanediol
Solvent
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCalophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Medicago Sativa Extract
TonicPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Limonene
Perfuming
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citral
Perfuming
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Leptospermum Petersonii Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Alcohol Denat., Propanediol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Salicylic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Disodium EDTA, Medicago Sativa Extract, Potassium Hydroxide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Limonene, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citral, T-Butyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Citronellol, Leptospermum Petersonii Oil, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientDaucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Propanediol
Solvent
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Tromethamine
BufferingHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Extensin
Skin ConditioningTricholoma Matsutake Extract
Skin ConditioningRhododendron Chrysanthum Leaf Extract
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
CI 75130
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Propanediol, Carbomer, Sorbitan Olivate, Tromethamine, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Hydrolyzed Extensin, Tricholoma Matsutake Extract, Rhododendron Chrysanthum Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Centella Asiatica Extract, CI 75130
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 WaterPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolThis 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 OilSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateIngredient Ratings
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When to use
The Body Shop Tea Tree Anti Imperfection Daily Solution 24 ingredients
APRILSKIN Real Carrotene Blemish Clear Serum 30 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
The Body Shop Tea Tree Anti Imperfection Daily Solution 24 ingredients
APRILSKIN Real Carrotene Blemish Clear Serum 30 ingredients
Doesn't work for acne. Not worth it.
