Tata Harper Maximalist Regenerating Cleanser

Tata Harper Maximalist Regenerating Cleanser

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl olivate + 4 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Maximalist Regenerating Cleanser”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, cetearyl glucoside, cetearyl olivate, coco-glucoside, sorbitan olivate, sorbitan palmitate) 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

Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~4.9–7.4%
Cetearyl olivateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~3.4–5%
Sorbitan olivateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.1–1.6%
Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~0.35–0.8%
Cetearyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture~0.15–0.65%
Sorbitan palmitateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulation~0.15–0.55%
Exfoliation
Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, Salix alba bark extract
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Featuring dullness-dissolving enzymes, pore-cleansing clay, and exfoliating apricot micro-spheres, this is more than a cleanser, it's a daily exfoliating treatment.”
Source: Bluemercury

This product might help exfoliate the skin with lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, but This ingredient is not the most effective.

Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extractEffect: LowAn enzyme-based exfoliant~0.85–1.3%
Salix alba bark extractEffect: Low, below effective doseA 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~0.2–0.75%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
7 strong irritants: Citrus paradisi seed oil, Arnica montana extract + 5 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 16 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus paradisi seed oil—High~1.3–1.9%est.
Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extractAn enzyme-based exfoliantHigh~0.85–1.3%est.
Sambucus nigra fruit extractA plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skinHigh~0.45–1%est.
Salix alba bark extractA 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 effectHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
Arnica montana extract—High~0.35–0.8%est.
Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.7%est.
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Leuconostoc ferment filtrateUsed as a preservativeMedium~2.7–4%est.
Medicago sativa extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~0.3–0.7%est.
Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~0.3–0.7%est.
Cetearyl glucosideHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product textureMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Sorbitan palmitateHelps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~4.9–7.4%est.

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Ingredients

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Hordeum vulgare leaf juice~22–33%
Formula
Cetearyl alcohol~4.9–7.4%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Cetearyl olivate~3.4–5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~3.9–5.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Leuconostoc ferment filtrate~2.7–4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used as a preservative

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Propanediol~2–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Prunus armeniaca seed powder~1.7–2.6%
Formula
Citrus paradisi seed oil~1.3–1.9%
Irritant · high
Sorbitan olivate~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract~0.85–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
ExfoliationEvens skin tone

An enzyme-based exfoliant

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Lactobacillus ferment~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritation

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

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Sambucus nigra fruit extract~0.45–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin

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Salix alba bark extract~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationAnti-blemishExfoliation

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

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Arnica montana extract~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Borago officinalis leaf extract~0.35–0.75%
Formula
Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

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Medicago sativa extract~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Spiraea ulmaria extract~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Olea europaea fruit oil~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Coco-glucoside~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Cetearyl glucoside~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture

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Kaolin~0.35–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingAnti-blemish

A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color

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White
Not recognized
Clay~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Can absorb oil. There is no research confirming other benefits for the skin

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Sclerotium gum~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions

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Citrus aurantium peel oil~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Cetyl palmitate~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability

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Sorbitan palmitate~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulation

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Water~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium phytate~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Ci 77491~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating

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Alcohol~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

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

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Limonene~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Citral~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Linalool~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Hordeum vulgare leaf juice, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl olivate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Leuconostoc ferment filtrate, Propanediol, Prunus armeniaca seed powder, Citrus paradisi seed oil, Sorbitan olivate, Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, Lactobacillus ferment, Sambucus nigra fruit extract, Salix alba bark extract, Arnica montana extract, Borago officinalis leaf extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Medicago sativa extract, Spiraea ulmaria extract, Olea europaea fruit oil, Coco-glucoside, Cetearyl glucoside, Kaolin, Unknown, Clay, Sclerotium gum, Citrus aurantium peel oil, Cetyl palmitate, Sorbitan palmitate, Water, Sodium phytate, Ci 77491, Alcohol, Limonene, Citral, Linalool

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