Realbarrier T'else White Tee Tree AC Plus Serum is a serum with 37 ingredients. It is rated "use caution" in pregnancy because it contains Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Salicylic Acid. Common allergens: essential oils, niacinamide.
Sensitive skin: essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsWhat does it do?
A serum is a concentrated treatment used before moisturizer.
Based on its ingredients, it's made to:
Helps with pimples and clogged pores
Ingredients used to clear breakouts and keep pores from clogging.
From Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil (no. 24), Capryloyl Salicylic Acid (no. 35), Salicylic Acid (no. 36)
Exfoliates
Loosens dead skin cells so skin looks smoother and brighter. Use it a few times a week, not every day, if your skin is sensitive.
From Gluconolactone (no. 13), Capryloyl Salicylic Acid (no. 35), Salicylic Acid (no. 36)
Evens out skin tone
Used to fade dark spots and marks and even out skin tone over time.
From Niacinamide (no. 5)
Targets fine lines and firmness
Ingredients used for fine lines, firmness, and smoother texture.
From Adenosine (no. 18)
Hydrates
Draws water into the skin, so it feels plumper and less tight.
From Glycerin (no. 9), Sodium Hyaluronate (no. 30)
Worked out from the ingredient list. Labels don't show amounts, so how well it works depends on the formula and your skin.
Is Realbarrier T'else White Tee Tree AC Plus Serum safe to use during pregnancy?
Jouaxia rates Realbarrier T'else White Tee Tree AC Plus Serum "Use caution" for pregnancy because it contains Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Salicylic Acid. Salicylic acid / BHA: ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011). This is general information, not medical advice. Check with your OB-GYN or dermatologist.
Does Realbarrier T'else White Tee Tree AC Plus Serum contain fragrance or other common allergens?
Yes. Realbarrier T'else White Tee Tree AC Plus Serum contains essential oils, niacinamide, which can bother sensitive skin. This doesn't affect its pregnancy rating, and most people use these ingredients without a problem; if your skin is sensitive or you've reacted to one before, patch-test it first or look for an alternative.
Is it OK for kids and teens?
Kids (ages 3–11)
Use with care
- Acne treatment (Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Salicylic Acid): Benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, and adapalene treat acne well, but for children under 12 it's best to check with a doctor first, and to start gently.
- Fragrance or essential oils (Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil): Children's skin reacts to fragrance and essential oils more easily; fragrance-free products are the usual advice for kids, especially with eczema or sensitive skin.
Teens (ages 12–17)
Use with care
- Essential oils (Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil): A known cause of allergic skin reactions, such as to lavender and tea tree oils.
Helps with acne: Niacinamide, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Salicylic Acid.
General guidance from the ingredient list, not medical advice. For babies under 3, or skin problems that don't get better, ask a doctor. How we rate for kids and teens · Skincare for teens
What are the ingredients in Realbarrier T'else White Tee Tree AC Plus Serum?
37 ingredients. The ones we flag come first, with their place on the label. Select an ingredient to see what it does.
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid no. 35 on the label
Use caution in pregnancy: Salicylic acid / BHA. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Salicylic Acid no. 36 on the label
Use caution in pregnancy: Salicylic acid / BHA. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Niacinamide no. 5 on the label
Sensitive skin: niacinamide.
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil no. 24 on the label
Sensitive skin: essential oils.
33 other ingredients: nothing flaggedShow
- 1.Water/aqua
- 2.Propanediol
- 3.Dipropylene Glycol
- 4.Butylene Glycol
- 6.1,2-hexanediol
- 7.Triethyl Citrate
- 8.Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
- 9.Glycerin
- 10.Xylitylglucoside
- 11.Kunzea Ericoides Leaf Extract
- 12.Allantoin
- 13.Gluconolactone
- 14.Panthenol
- 15.Anhydroxylitol
- 16.Hydroxyacetophenone
- 17.Caprylyl/capryl Glucoside
- 18.Adenosine
- 19.Xylitol
- 20.Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
- 21.Sodium Citrate
- 22.Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
- 23.Citric Acid
- 25.Xanthan Gum
- 26.Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
- 27.Glucose
- 28.Centella Asiatica Extract
- 29.Madecassoside
- 30.Sodium Hyaluronate
- 31.Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
- 32.Glyceryl Caprylate
- 33.7-dehydrocholesterol
- 34.Bis-hexylamido Isopropanol
- 37.Tartaric Acid
Ingredient list from YesStyle. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.