Comparison between Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating Cleansing Toner vs. Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Cleansing & Toning Lotion

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9 Ingredients 14

1
Water
1
Water
2
Alcohol Denatured
2
Alcohol Denatured
3
PPG-5-Ceteth-20
3
Polysorbate-20
4
Glycerin
4
Alcohol Denatured
5
Citric Acid
5
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Distillate
6
Salicylic Acid
6
Fragrance
7
Menthyl Lactate
7
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
8
Sodium Citrate
8
Hexyl Cinnamal
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Uniqueness6 out of 9
66.7%
Uniqueness10 out of 14
71.4%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
4 out of 9
44%
chemical
5 out of 9
56%
natural
3 out of 14
21%
chemical
8 out of 14
57%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Glycerin#4Alcohol Denatured#2
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Salicylic Acid#6
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Citric Acid#5Salicylic Acid#6
Dry skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Alcohol Denatured#2Alcohol Denatured#4
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 4
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil#7Hexyl Cinnamal#8Limonene#9Linalool#12

Detailed view

Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating Cleansing Toner vs. Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Cleansing & Toning Lotion
Position 1
Both products have the same component on this position.

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2
Both products have the same component on this position.

#2Alcohol Denatured

Origin: chemical
Role: Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Antiseptic
Alcohols
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin

Alcohol Denatured is a great bacteria killer. Manufacturers often put it inside products to increase their shelf life.

It’s one of the most harmful alcohols used in skincare. You should use it carefully, especially if you have dry skin. It removes oily barrier from the surface of your skin making it less protected and causing dryness. We advise you to pay attention to the position of this component in a formulation. If it stays below the 6th position it will hardly harm your skin. We also recommend testing the product first before application. If you feel a “cooling effect” it means the product contains a lot of alcohol and it's better to be careful with it.

Position 3

#3PPG-5-Ceteth-20

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
Softening
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#3Polysorbate-20

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
Nutrifying
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Polysorbate 20 doesn’t have any notable skin benefits but is used in cosmetics quite often. Manufacturers use it for formulation purposes. It improves the scent, texture, and feel of the product.

Position 4

#4Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

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#4Alcohol Denatured

Origin: chemical
Role: Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Antiseptic
Alcohols
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin

Alcohol Denatured is a great bacteria killer. Manufacturers often put it inside products to increase their shelf life.

It’s one of the most harmful alcohols used in skincare. You should use it carefully, especially if you have dry skin. It removes oily barrier from the surface of your skin making it less protected and causing dryness. We advise you to pay attention to the position of this component in a formulation. If it stays below the 6th position it will hardly harm your skin. We also recommend testing the product first before application. If you feel a “cooling effect” it means the product contains a lot of alcohol and it's better to be careful with it.

Position 5

#5Citric Acid

Origin: natural
Role: Buffering agent, Chelating agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
Antioxidants
Cleansing
Exfoliating
Soothing
Lightening
Lifting
Hair growth stimulating
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Citric Acid is one of the AHAs and it is a super useful component! It’s a great antioxidant. It acts as a soft peeling that removes dead cells and kills bacteria. It becomes even more effective if used with other cosmetic acids. Combined formulations are more active, but can irritate sensitive skin if used too often. The component can also whiten the skin and remove dark areas.

It's an exfoliator, meaning it increases UV sensitivity of your skin. That's why it's very important to use sunscreen after it.
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#5Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Distillate

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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