Tata Harper Clarifying Blemish & Oil Control Cleanser
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CleansingCaprylyl/capryl glucoside, Coco-glucoside + 6 moreCleanses gently
“Clarifying Blemish & Oil Control Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (caprylyl/capryl glucoside, coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, lauryl glucoside, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, sodium caproyl/lauroyl lactylate, xanthan gum, yucca schidigera leaf/root/stem extract) 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: coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside
ExfoliationLactic acid ~0.3–0.75%, below the ~2% it needsUnder-dosed
“What Else You Need to Know: Powered by Prickly Pear Enzymes, Lactic Acid, and Salicylic Acid from White Willow Bark, this foaming gel helps unclog pores, reduce the look of blemishes, and gently exfoliate away buildup.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-blemishSalix alba bark extractNot delivered
“What Else You Need to Know: Powered by Prickly Pear Enzymes, Lactic Acid, and Salicylic Acid from White Willow Bark, this foaming gel helps unclog pores, reduce the look of blemishes, and gently exfoliate away buildup.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Parfum, Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Hordeum vulgare leaf juice~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~6.3–9.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideCoco-glucoside~5.4–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideGlycerin~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinDecyl glucoside~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideLauryl glucoside~2.1–3.2%
Water~1.6–2.4%
Maltooligosyl glucoside~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Maltooligosyl glucosideHoney~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneySalix alba bark extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractHydrogenated starch hydrolysate~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
More about Hydrogenated starch hydrolysateParfum~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Can help attract water the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Hydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extractLactobacillus ferment~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentLeuconostoc ferment filtrate~0.35–0.8%
Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lactic acid~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidCitric acid~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidYucca schidigera leaf/root/stem extract~0.35–0.8%
Chlorella pyrenoidosa extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An algae extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Chlorella pyrenoidosa extractJuniperus communis fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Berry extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Juniperus communis fruit extractSaccharide isomerate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateArnica montana extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Borago officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractMedicago sativa extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Medicago sativa extractSpiraea ulmaria extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Olea europaea fruit oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilSerenoa serrulata fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help calm down inflammation in skin but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Serenoa serrulata fruit extractTocopherol~0.15–0.6%
- 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 TocopherolSambucus nigra fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Sambucus nigra fruit extractP-anisic acid~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
More about P-anisic acidMenthol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Menthyl lactate~0.15–0.6%
Sodium phytate~0.15–0.6%
Acacia senegal gum~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumXanthan gum~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium citrate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateSodium caproyl/lauroyl lactylate~0.2–0.75%
Polyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateCi 77288~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alcohol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholLimonene~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Hordeum vulgare leaf juice, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Coco-glucoside, Glycerin, Decyl glucoside, Lauryl glucoside, Water, Maltooligosyl glucoside, Honey, Salix alba bark extract, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Parfum, Hydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extract, Lactobacillus ferment, Leuconostoc ferment filtrate, Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract, Lactic acid, Citric acid, Yucca schidigera leaf/root/stem extract, Chlorella pyrenoidosa extract, Juniperus communis fruit extract, Saccharide isomerate, Arnica montana extract, Borago officinalis leaf extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Medicago sativa extract, Spiraea ulmaria extract, Olea europaea fruit oil, Serenoa serrulata fruit extract, Tocopherol, Sambucus nigra fruit extract, P-anisic acid, Menthol, Menthyl lactate, Sodium phytate, Acacia senegal gum, Xanthan gum, Sodium citrate, Sodium caproyl/lauroyl lactylate, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Ci 77288, Alcohol, Limonene, 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.
| Tata HarperClarifying Blemish & Oil Control CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | Eau de JonzacPure Purifying Cleansing Gel Organic | OlivalAmino Gel | Ren SkincareEvercalm Gentle Cleansing Gel by Ren Clean Skincare | |
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| Match | — | 54% | 54% | 54% |
| Price | $68.00 | $18.00−$50.00 | — | $33.14−$34.86 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 12 | 4 of 12 | 4 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Pca | Betaine | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 24 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
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- 5Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extractonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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