The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash Versus GA-DE Gentle Scrub Cleanser
Updated on November 05, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash 28 ingredients
GA-DE Gentle Scrub Cleanser 37 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 Skin Clearing Facial Wash 28 ingredients
GA-DE Gentle Scrub Cleanser 37 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Coco-Betaine
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCalophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Menthol
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingLimonene
Perfuming
Leptospermum Petersonii Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sodium Gluconate, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Allantoin, Menthol, Panthenol, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Limonene, Leptospermum Petersonii Oil, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, CI 19140, CI 42090
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingSilica
Abrasive
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingCoco-Betaine
CleansingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingLactose
HumectantCellulose
AbsorbentPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Imidazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Menthol
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOctoxynol-12
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantRosa Gallica Flower Extract
AstringentRosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Methyl Gluceth-20, Lauryl Glucoside, Silica, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Coco-Betaine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Triethanolamine, Lactose, Cellulose, Panthenol, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Allantoin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA, Menthol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Octoxynol-12, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, CI 77891, Sodium Hyaluronate, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, CI 77491, Rosa Gallica Flower Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Limonene
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 WaterSodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a foaming, cleansing, and emulsifying ingredient. It is created from palm kernel oil or coconut oil. SLES is not the same as sodium lauryl sulfate. It is much milder and less likely to irritate.
SLES helps create foam in personal products. It also prevents ingredients from separating, helping to elongate the shelf life.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a type of sulfate. It can be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have concerns.
Learn more about Sodium Laureth SulfateGlycerin 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 GlycerinCoco-Betaine is the natural version of Cocamidopropyl Betaine. It is often derived from coconuts.
Coco-Betaine is a surfactant, meaning it helps remove dirt and oil from the skin.
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is derived from castor oil and polyethylene glycol (PEG). It is used as a emollient and emulsifier.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps make the other ingredients more soluble; it is often used to solubilize fragrances. This increases spreadability and elongates shelf life in a product.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
This ingredient may or may not be vegan, depending on the source.
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns.
Learn more about PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilAllantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinMenthol is a compound found in mint plants, such as peppermint. In its pure form, it is a clear crystalline substance.
Menthol is known for its cooling sensation; however, the cooling is actually from your skin being sensitized. Menthol can worsen rosacea. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Menthol also has antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about MentholPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolLimonene 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.
Learn more about LimoneneIngredient Ratings
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When to use
The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash 28 ingredients
GA-DE Gentle Scrub Cleanser 37 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash 28 ingredients
Currently using this one because my last cleanser is out but it works pretty good my face feels clean but it’s pretty drying. Don’t recommend for dry skin.
I have combination skin, so on more oily days this helps to make my face feel clean. But on normal days, after using it. It does make my face feel abit dry.
