What is Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract?
Skin conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract is a skin conditioner that helps soften and smooth the surface.
This ingredient is listed in CosIng, the EU's cosmetic ingredient database. CosIng lists what it's used for as: Skin conditioning, Perfuming.
CosIng function classes are the EU's standard list of the jobs an ingredient does inside a product, such as moisturizing, emulsifying, or preserving.
Anything to watch out for?
Some products' ingredient lists mark this ingredient as below. If a mark's reason fits your skin, it is the ingredient to weigh in those products.
- This is an essential oil, a plant oil used for scent, which matters most for sensitive skin.
- Marked this way on 2 products.
Each mark comes from matching the product's full ingredient list against lists for fragrance, labeled fragrance allergens, drying alcohols, essential oils, fungal acne, pore clogging, and pregnancy caution.
Which products feature it?
30 of the 2320 products we've checked feature this as a key ingredient. Products that disclose a concentration or list it near the top of the ingredient list come first.
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ROKKISS
Tea Tree Peeling Gel 120ml
Key: Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract (#12 on the ingredient list · 0.0015%), Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract 0.00001%, Cellulose
1 claim checked
claims, checked
Low-irritation intensive care peeling gel for removal of impurities and dead skin cells
partly backed
SKIN&LAB
Trishcaberrier Soothing Toner
Key: Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract (#1 on the ingredient list), Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract
1 claim, summarized
- Don't count on:
- calmer skin
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3-second soothing for sensitive skin
overstated
Dr.deep
Acpa Tea Tree Lotion
Key: Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract (#4 on the ingredient list), Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Propolis Extract
2 claims checked
claims, checked
◼ Tea tree extract 35,000ppm high-content lotion
plausible, not tested◼ Recommended for oily·combination·acne-prone skin
partly backed
numbuzin
Icy Soothing Sheet Mask
It's made for better hydration and calmer skin.
Key: Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract (#4 on the ingredient list), Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract
17 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- calmer skin · better hydration
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After using the pack, if black residue remains on your face, it is real 'mugwort' raw material powder, so don't worry and use it.
plausible, not testedGoodbye to stuffy packs, full of moisture rather than oil
plausible, not testedRapid calming for sensitized skin emergency calming ice pack
partly backednumbuzin SOS Emergency Calming Ice Pack that solves calming and cooling at once
partly backedIt catches heat and soothes only the calming with mugwort.
partly backedEven calming effect for skin irritated by heat
partly backedWith a sheet containing whole mugwort and a high-efficacy calming extract, both the SOS emergency calming ingredients and the sheet were prepared customized.
partly backedTea Tree & Bergamot Leaf Extract Cleanly cares for greasy skin
partly backedCool- rapid freezing for heated skin Stress from heat that won't be caught, heat immediately cooled with an ice pack!
overstatedAbsorbs deep into the skin with a cool refreshing moisture feel
overstatedThe feeling that moisture inside the skin isn't filled and an oil film is thickly layered is now over A non-sticky refreshing essence will fill moisture deep inside the skin and care for excess sebum.
overstatedThe effect of 1 day 1 pack felt with just 1 use, immediate skin temperature -8°C decrease
no supporting source found30min cooling lasting power test completed Cooling sensation that lasts 30 minutes or more!
no supporting source foundSkin temperature dropping rapidly as soon as applied -8.7°C
no supporting source foundMugwort raw material sheet Rapidly calms sensitized skin
no supporting source foundEssence that cleanly manages greasy skin
no supporting source foundFeel skin that has become softly smooth as if you just washed your face with cold water.
nothing specific to check
sidmool
Tea Tree Essential
Key: Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract (#5 on the ingredient list), Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
It's made for less visible pores and better hydration.
Key: Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract (#7 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
12 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- less visible pores · better hydration
- Don't count on:
- less shine
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A fresh-type ampoule formula that absorbs lightly without stickiness and finishes moistly.
plausible, not testedPore area improved by 17.75% with 2 uses over 2 weeks
partly backed245,000ppm high-content birch sap fills skin that is shiny and inwardly dry with deep moisture that does not dry out, balancing moisture
partly backedVegan 100% formula that protects skin and the environment
partly backedA mask pack where a 70% wheat-origin yarn vegan-certified sheet that helps remove excess sebum and waste, together with patented ingredients for pore contraction and sebum care, tightly tightens pores and finishes smoothly
no supporting source found100% satisfaction with efficacy proven by survey
no supporting source foundConcentrated pore reduction with patented ingredients
no supporting source found8 plant-derived extracts effectively suppress pore enlargement caused by excessive sebum secretion
no supporting source foundA vegan sheet of 70% wheat yarn made from wheat raw material adheres perfectly to the skin, helping with sebum adsorption and waste removal
no supporting source foundSkin irritation test, safe use for sensitive skin
no supporting source foundEWG Green grade, all ingredients you can use with confidence
no supporting source foundSebum swish, pores erased, for pores Dr. Mask Pore
nothing specific to check
It's made for a smoother skin texture and less shine.
Key: Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract (#9 on the ingredient list), Bifida Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract Ferment Filtrate
3 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- a smoother skin texture · less shine
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💚 Clean care for accumulated sebum·old dead skin cells
partly backed💚 Endless repurchases! Cumulative sales volume surpassed 3,620,000 sheets!
no supporting source found💚 Yena's chosen trouble care item
nothing specific to check
뷰티레시피
리틀머메이드 디스 이즈 프린세스 클렌징워터 (Korean)This brand publishes no English name for this product. The name above is as printed in Korean.
Key: Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract (#10 on the ingredient list), Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
2 claims checked
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Soak a cotton pad well with the cleansing water and wipe along the grain of the skin. When cleansing point makeup, it is more effective to leave the cotton pad on for a moment before wiping.
plausible, not testedNo more prejudice that cleansing water runs out fast! Deep cleanse every night with good ingredients using the 500ml Little Mermaid! Without worrying about skin irritation, keep clear and translucent skin for a long time with the large volume.
overstated
Key: Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract (#10 on the ingredient list), Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Torriden
BALANCEFUL Modeling Pack
It's made for calmer skin and better hydration.
Key: Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract (#11 on the ingredient list), Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside
8 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- better hydration · calmer skin
See each claim
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Mix the modeling pack and water and spread it evenly on face.
backed by evidenceSkin Irritation Test for sensitive skin(Non-irritant)
plausible, not testedBased on a 3-days clinical study on 30 people ages 20-60
plausible, not testedModeling pack provides moisture and soothes with 5 types of centella asiatica extract ingredients.
partly backedGentle Formula: Comfortably suitable for even sensitive skin
partly backedSoothes and comforts sensitive, stressed skin with five types of Cica ingredients
partly backedBoosting Effect: Enhances absorption of active ingredients from previous skincare steps
no supporting source foundModeling pack / Ingredient-added function: skin moisturizing, skin protection
nothing specific to check
Key: Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract (#12 on the ingredient list), Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water
It's made for a smoother skin texture and better hydration.
Key: Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract (#12 on the ingredient list), Panthenol, Phytosphingosine
16 claims, summarized
- You can expect:
- a smoother skin texture · better hydration · calmer skin · better barrier support
- Tests passed:
- non-comedogenic · dermatologist check · skin irritation
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Helps with skin oil-moisture balance effect (helps maintain oil-moisture balance) (PNK Skin Clinical Research Center, 2024.7.9~7.24, 22 people)
backed by evidenceHelps alleviate dead skin cells by 129.91% (PNK Skin Clinical Research Center, 2024.7.9~7.24, 22 people)
backed by evidenceHelps alleviate fine dead skin cells on the chin area by 172.65% (PNK Skin Clinical Research Center, 2024.7.9~7.24, 22 people)
backed by evidence30-layer inner moisturizing improvement test (Global Medical Research Center, 2025.5.9~5.12, 21 people)
backed by evidenceSkin soothing (redness/barrier) improvement test (Global Medical Research Center, 2025.5.9~5.12, 21 people)
backed by evidenceNon-comedogenic test (Korea Dermatology Research Institute, 2021.6.7~7.5, 20 people)
backed by evidenceSensitive skin irritation test (Korea Dermatology Research Institute, 2021.7.2~7.5, 31 people)
backed by evidencePrimary skin irritation test (Korea Dermatology Research Institute, 2021.3.23~3.26, 31 people)
backed by evidenceMoisture Doctor Cream is a water cream with a refreshing feel, suitable for all skin types from dry to oily.
plausible, not tested30 layers! Inner moisturizing! 100 hours! Barrier moisture soothing
partly backedInner moisturizing improvement (Korea Dermatology Research Institute, 2021.3.22~4.19, 21 people, when using 3 products simultaneously)
partly backed100-hour moisturizing lasting power evaluation (Korea Dermatology Research Institute, 2021.3.29~4.2, 22 people, when using 3 products simultaneously)
partly backedDamaged skin barrier improvement (SLS irritation) (Korea Dermatology Research Institute, 2021.5.17~5.24, 20 people, when using 3 products simultaneously)
partly backedWe have completed not only the sensitive skin primary irritation test, but also the primary skin irritation, German derma test, and non-comedogenic test.
no supporting source foundThis cream helps with oil-moisture balance care, based on completed clinical trials showing 123.38% improvement in oil (sebum) and 121.58% improvement in moisture (moisturizing).
no supporting source foundVegan
no supporting source found
Are the claims about it backed up?
We checked each claim that features this ingredient. Open the list below to see the result for each one.
See the results by claim
| Result | Claims |
|---|---|
| backed by evidence | 3 of 10 |
| plausible, not tested | 1 of 10 |
| partly backed | 5 of 10 |
| no supporting source found | 1 of 10 |
These are counts of claims, not products. One product can name the same ingredient in several claims, and we checked each one on its own.