
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Oil control clarifying moisturizing gel with 3 key ingredients
FEATURES
Hydrates skin, minimizes pores, balances pH level, helps heal acne and breakouts, boosts skin glow, evens skin tone, fades scars and dark spots
BEST FOR
oily
CHECKS
Parabens, phthalates, sodium lauryl sulfate, silicones, polyethylene, polypropylene (microbeads), metallic aluminium, triclosan, talc, mineral oil, petrolatum, formaldehyde, toluene, chemical sunscreens, fragrance (less than 1%)
Who Is It For?
What Does It Help With?
Cleanses Skin Balances Sebum Heals Acne Fades Scars And Dark Spots AntibacterialBudget
Mid-range ($30-$75)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Perenne Says
Product Description:
Perenne oil control clarifying moisturizer is a gel-based formula containing white water lily extract which nourishes and moisturizes the skin making it soft, supple and healthy. It helps in preventing acne. Willow Bark Extract is a natural exfoliate that helps skin shed dead cells and clear pores. Suitable for oily/acne prone skin.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
willow-bark-extracts,tea-tree-oil,white-water-lily-extracts
Key Ingredients
Willow Bark Extracts, Tea Tree Oil, White Water Lily Extracts
Ingredients Details
Tea Tree Oil
Common Name(s): Tea tree oil,tto,melaleuca oil
CAS Number: 68647-73-4
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides the most potent single-plant broad-spectrum antimicrobial essential oil for skin antiseptic applications.
Why It's Used: The antimicrobial essential oil โ tea tree oil's terpinen-4-ol provides clinically proven broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity in rct-level clinical studies for acne and mrsa decolonisation.
How It Works: Terpinen-4-ol (30-48%) provides membrane-disrupting antimicrobial activity vs gram+/- bacteria, fungi, and enveloped viruses. iso 4730 requires minimum 30% terpinen-4-ol and maximum 5% 1,8-cineole (sensitiser). anti-biofilm activity vs staphylococcus.
Typically Found In: Anti-acne products,antiseptic formulas,natural antimicrobials,scalp treatments
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ soothing / anti-inflammatory
Secondary Functions: Redness reduction,anti-inflammatory,calming
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.001%โ5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from melaleuca alternifolia leaves (australia)
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; ideal for reactive and sensitive skin.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes โ particularly recommended for sensitive skin
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Iso 4730:2017 quality standard defines authentic tea tree oil. can cause contact sensitisation at high concentrations. toxic if ingested.
Works Well With: Ceramides,panthenol,allantoin,hyaluronic acid,centella asiatica
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Randomised controlled trial comparison of 5% tea tree oil gel vs 5% benzoyl peroxide lotion for acne demonstrated equivalent efficacy for acne lesion reduction at 3 months. tea tree's slower onset (8 weeks vs 4 weeks for bpo) was offset by significantly fewer side effects (dryness, irritation, peeling) in the tto group โ providing evidence-based support for clinical tto use as a well-tolerated bpo alternative.
Last Verified: Cosing database,bassett et al. tea tree oil acne rct,iso 4730
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12