Tarte Sea Deep Dive Makeup Removing Gel Cleanser
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CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Disodium cocoamphodipropionate + 7 moreCleanses gently
“This face wash removes excess oil, impurities, and all traces of waterproof makeup without overdrying skin.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, cocamidopropyl dimethylamine, cocoyl hydroxyethyl imidazoline, disodium cocoamphodipropionate, glyceryl laurate, hexylene glycol, sodium cocoyl/olivoyl hydrolyzed oat/wheat protein, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, sodium lauryl sulfoacetate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine, cocamidopropyl dimethylamine
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, Gardenia taitensis flower extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~8.7–10.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineDisodium cocoamphodipropionate~5–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Disodium cocoamphodipropionateSodium lauroyl sarcosinate~3.7–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateSodium lauryl sulfoacetate~2.7–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium lauryl sulfoacetatePropanediol~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSodium coco pg-dimonium chloride phosphate~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPolyquaternium-10~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-10Fructosyl cocoate/olivate~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium chloride~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideGlyceryl laurate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and has an anti-microbial effect helping to preserve product formulations
More about Glyceryl lauratePhenoxyethanol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium cocoyl/olivoyl hydrolyzed oat/wheat protein~0.55–0.85%
Potassium sorbate~0.4–0.6%
Allantoin~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinPanthenol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCocamidopropyl dimethylamine~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can work as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating
More about Cocamidopropyl dimethylamineSodium glycolate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hexylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolCitric acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCocoyl hydroxyethyl imidazoline~0.2–0.4%
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilAlgae extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
More about Algae extractCocos nucifera oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilGardenia taitensis flower extract~0.1–0.2%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolPhyllanthus emblica fruit extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and have a skin lightening effect if used in high enough concentrations
More about Phyllanthus emblica fruit extractLinalool~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Disodium cocoamphodipropionate, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, Propanediol, Sodium coco pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, Caprylyl glycol, Polyquaternium-10, Fructosyl cocoate/olivate, Sodium chloride, Glyceryl laurate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium cocoyl/olivoyl hydrolyzed oat/wheat protein, Potassium sorbate, Allantoin, Panthenol, Cocamidopropyl dimethylamine, Sodium glycolate, Hexylene glycol, Citric acid, Cocoyl hydroxyethyl imidazoline, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Algae extract, Cocos nucifera oil, Gardenia taitensis flower extract, Tocopherol, Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract, Linalool
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| TarteSea Deep Dive Makeup Removing Gel CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | AhavaMineral Radiance Cleansing Gel | VitaminSea.beautyRed Algae Coconut Oil Gel Facial Cleanser | First Aid BeautyPure Skin Deep Cleanser W. Red Clay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | — | $30.79 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 13 | 4 of 13 | 4 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract | Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract | Bisabolol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Annual Review of Cosmetic Ingredient Safety Assessments: 2005/2006journals.sagepub.com
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- 4Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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