Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Thursday Plantation Tea Tree Face Cream versus OSEA Blemish Balm .
Published on October 09, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. 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, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Ingredient Info
Thursday Plantation Tea Tree Face Cream 21 ingredients
OSEA Blemish Balm 30 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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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 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Thursday Plantation Tea Tree Face Cream 21 ingredients
OSEA Blemish Balm 30 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Thursday Plantation Tea Tree Face Cream 21 ingredients
OSEA Blemish Balm 30 ingredients
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Glyceryl Stearate • Sorbitan Olivate • Cetearyl Olivate • Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil • Rosa Canina Fruit Oil • Tocopheryl Acetate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Xanthan Gum • Allantoin • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder • Limonene • Linalool
Water • Gigartina Skottsbergii Extract • Macrocystis Pyrifera • Undaria Pinnatifida Powder • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Propanediol • Cetearyl Olivate • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Sorbitan Olivate • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil • Saccharomyces/Manganese Ferment • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment • Juniperus Communis Wood Oil • Glyceryl Stearate • Thymus Vulgaris Oil • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cupressus Sempervirens Oil • Stearic Acid • Citrus Grandis Peel Oil • Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate • Xanthan Gum • Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum • Citric Acid • Lonicera Caprifolium Extract • Lonicera Japonica Leaf Extract
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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 WaterThursday Plantation Tea Tree Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
OSEA Blemish Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideThursday Plantation Tea Tree Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
OSEA Blemish Balm contains this as ingredient number 6.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholThursday Plantation Tea Tree Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
OSEA Blemish Balm contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 GlycerinThursday Plantation Tea Tree Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
OSEA Blemish Balm contains this as ingredient number 7.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateThursday Plantation Tea Tree Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
OSEA Blemish Balm contains this as ingredient number 19.
Sorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
Sorbitan Olivate is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateThursday Plantation Tea Tree Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
OSEA Blemish Balm contains this as ingredient number 11.
Cetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.
As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also
Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateThursday Plantation Tea Tree Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
OSEA Blemish Balm contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 OilThursday Plantation Tea Tree Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
OSEA Blemish Balm contains this as ingredient number 12.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumThursday Plantation Tea Tree Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
OSEA Blemish Balm contains this as ingredient number 26.
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is more commonly known as lavender essential oil. Lavandula Angustifolia is known as the English Lavender and famous for creating purple fields in Provence, France.
Lavender imparts a scent and may sensitize skin. It contains linalool, a known allergen.
While lavender essential oil is commonly used in aromatherapy to help alleviate symptoms of anxiety and stress, more research is needed to confirm this.
However, lavender essential oil has shown to have anti-inflammatory activity due to its prostanoids and histamine content.
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of the Lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, Labiatae. ISO 8902:2009
Learn more about Lavandula Angustifolia OilThursday Plantation Tea Tree Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
OSEA Blemish Balm contains this as ingredient number 16.
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Thursday Plantation Tea Tree Face Cream 21 ingredients
OSEA Blemish Balm 30 ingredients
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