Tata Harper Purifying Mask

Tata Harper Purifying Mask

Efficacy58/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Glyceryl stearate se, Cetyl alcohol + 10 more
Works
What the product description says
“Sandalwood and Olive oils maintain the skin's natural moisture barrier, nourishing and softening skin Skin Types .”
Source: Naturisimo

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: jojoba esters, cetearyl alcohol.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

Glyceryl stearate seKey activeEffect: MediumUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~1.7–2.6%
Cetyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~1.3–2%
Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~1.1–1.7%
Olea europaea fruit oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation~0.3–0.7%
Jojoba estersKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function~0.15–0.55%
TrihydroxystearinKey activeEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture~0.15–0.55%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice· HumectantEffect: LowTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin~23–35%
Glyceryl undecylenate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation~0.95–1.45%
Glyceryl caprylate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.2–0.75%
Octyldodecanol· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation~0.15–0.5%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideUnder-dosedA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~0.5–1.2%
Alaria esculenta extractUnder-dosedWorks as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.~0.3–0.75%
Exfoliation
Papain, Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract + 1 more
Not delivered
What the product description says
“This formula purifies with 19 sources to detox, 4 sources to dissolve buildup, and 4 sources to refine pores.”
Source: SpaceNK

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

PapainEffect: LowAn enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating~0.15–0.65%
Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extractEffect: LowAn enzyme-based exfoliant~0.1–0.4%
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~0.2–0.8%
Anti-aging
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Magnesium aluminum silicate + 1 more
Not delivered
What the product description says
“This award winning mask purges impurities to help fight the visible aging effects of pollutants and free radicals to give you renewed, fresh looking skin.”
Source: SpaceNK

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - magnesium aluminum silicate - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEffect: LowTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin~23–35%
Magnesium aluminum silicateEffect: LowMight be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation~3.5–5.2%
Alaria esculenta extractEffect: Low, below effective doseWorks as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.~0.3–0.75%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
11 strong irritants: Santalum spicatum seed oil, Arnica montana extract + 9 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 25 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Santalum spicatum seed oil—High~0.35–0.85%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~0.2–0.8%est.
PapainAn enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Arnica montana extract—High~0.15–0.6%est.
Spiraea ulmaria flower extractMight have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Zingiber officinale root oilAn essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivityHigh~0.05–0.25%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~0.1–0.4%est.
Eugenia caryophyllus flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extractAn enzyme-based exfoliantHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Foeniculum vulgare oil—High~0.15–0.6%est.
AromaAn unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~23–35%est.
Glyceryl undecylenateHelps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulationMedium~0.95–1.45%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~0.5–1.2%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.
Medicago sativa extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~0.1–0.5%est.
Brassica oleracea italica extractMight have some anti-inflammatory properties but research is lackingMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Jojoba estersAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier functionMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Cetearyl glucosideHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product textureMedium~0.15–0.5%est.
Acacia senegal gumHelps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product textureMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 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
Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~1.7–2.6%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~1.1–1.7%est.

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Ingredients

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-blemishAnti-aging

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Kaolin~4–6%
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~4.4–6.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Magnesium aluminum silicate~3.5–5.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-aging

Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation

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Propanediol~2.5–3.8%
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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Glyceryl stearate se~1.7–2.6%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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Cetyl alcohol~1.3–2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Cetearyl alcohol~1.1–1.7%
Key activeComedogenic 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

More about Cetearyl alcohol
Glyceryl undecylenate~0.95–1.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation

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Opuntia ficus-indica extract~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.5–1.2%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Santalum spicatum seed oil~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Alaria esculenta extract~0.3–0.75%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.

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Salix alba bark extract~0.2–0.8%
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

More about Salix alba bark extract
Olea europaea fruit oil~0.3–0.7%
Key activeIrritant · 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

More about Olea europaea fruit oil
Yogurt powder~0.2–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Yogurt powder
Papain~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Exfoliation

An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating

More about Papain
Arnica montana extract~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Borago officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Medicago sativa extract~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

More about Medicago sativa extract
Spiraea ulmaria flower extract~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

Might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Can be irritating

More about Spiraea ulmaria flower extract
Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.1–0.4%
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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Bioflavonoids~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Bioflavonoids
Curcuma zedoaria root oil~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Zingiber officinale root oil~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity

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Leptospermum petersonii
Not recognized
Sambucus nigra fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
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

More about Sambucus nigra fruit extract
Brassica oleracea italica extract~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Might have some anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking

More about Brassica oleracea italica extract
Eugenia caryophyllus flower oil~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
ExfoliationEvens skin tone

An enzyme-based exfoliant

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Jojoba esters~0.15–0.55%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

More about Jojoba esters
Abies pectinata oil~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Foeniculum vulgare oil~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Octyldodecanol~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

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Water~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Iron oxides~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear

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Trihydroxystearin~0.15–0.55%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture

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Sodium phytate~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Glyceryl caprylate~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

More about Glyceryl caprylate
Cetearyl glucoside~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

More about Cetearyl glucoside
Acacia senegal gum~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture

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Aroma~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredients

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Citral~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

More about Citral
Eugenol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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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

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

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Kaolin, Unknown, Clay, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Propanediol, Glyceryl stearate se, Cetyl alcohol, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl undecylenate, Opuntia ficus-indica extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Santalum spicatum seed oil, Alaria esculenta extract, Salix alba bark extract, Olea europaea fruit oil, Yogurt powder, Papain, Arnica montana extract, Borago officinalis leaf extract, Medicago sativa extract, Spiraea ulmaria flower extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Bioflavonoids, Curcuma zedoaria root oil, Xanthan gum, Zingiber officinale root oil, Unknown, Sambucus nigra fruit extract, Brassica oleracea italica extract, Eugenia caryophyllus flower oil, Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, Jojoba esters, Abies pectinata oil, Foeniculum vulgare oil, Octyldodecanol, Water, Iron oxides, Trihydroxystearin, Sodium phytate, Glyceryl caprylate, Cetearyl glucoside, Acacia senegal gum, Aroma, Citral, Eugenol, Limonene, Linalool

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