Tata Harper Purifying Pore & Blackhead Detox Mask

Tata Harper Purifying Pore & Blackhead Detox Mask

Efficacy50/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate se + 5 more
Cleanses gently

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, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl caprylate, glyceryl stearate se, glyceryl undecylenate, xanthan gum) 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.

Cetyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~3.1–4.7%
Glyceryl stearate seEffect: HighUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~2.6–3.9%
Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~1.6–2.4%
Glyceryl undecylenateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation~1.4–2.1%
Glyceryl caprylateEffect: HighAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.95–1.45%
Cetearyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture~0.15–0.7%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.15–0.65%
Anti-blemish
Kaolin, Salix alba bark extract + 1 more
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What the product description says
“Purifying Pore & Blackhead Detox Mask”
Source: Sephora

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

KaolinEffect: LowA 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~4–6%
Salix alba bark extractEffect: LowA 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~0.35–0.85%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEffect: Low, below effective doseTraditionally 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~0.15–0.65%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
9 strong irritants: Santalum spicatum seed oil, Arnica montana extract + 7 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 23 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Santalum spicatum seed oil—High~0.45–1.05%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~0.35–0.85%est.
Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extractAn enzyme-based exfoliantHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
PapainAn enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.75%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~0.2–0.75%est.
Arnica montana extract—High~0.15–0.65%est.
Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
P-anisic acidHelps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%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~0.15–0.6%est.
AromaAn unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredientsHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Glyceryl undecylenateHelps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulationMedium~1.4–2.1%est.
Brassica oleracea italica extractMight have some anti-inflammatory properties but research is lackingMedium~0.2–0.75%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~0.35–0.8%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~0.2–0.75%est.
Medicago sativa extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~0.15–0.65%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~0.15–0.65%est.
Jojoba estersAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier functionMedium~0.3–0.7%est.
Cetearyl glucosideHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product textureMedium~0.15–0.7%est.
Acacia senegal gumHelps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product textureMedium~0.3–0.75%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 emollient2/5~2.6–3.9%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~1.6–2.4%est.

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Ingredients

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Hordeum vulgare leaf juice~22–33%
Formula
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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Propanediol~4.4–6.6%
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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Cetyl alcohol~3.1–4.7%
Formula
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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Glyceryl stearate se~2.6–3.9%
Comedogenic 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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Magnesium aluminum silicate~2–3%
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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Cetearyl alcohol~1.6–2.4%
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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Glyceryl undecylenate~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Water~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glyceryl caprylate~0.95–1.45%
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

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Opuntia ficus-indica extract~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Santalum spicatum seed oil~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · high
Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide~0.45–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Asteriscus graveolens flower/fruit/leaf/stem extract~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Salix alba bark extract~0.35–0.85%
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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Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
ExfoliationEvens skin tone

An enzyme-based exfoliant

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Bioflavonoids~0.35–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Bioflavonoids
Papain~0.3–0.75%
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

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Sodium phytate~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Brassica oleracea italica extract~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Might have some anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking

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Sambucus nigra fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
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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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · 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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Olea europaea fruit oil~0.2–0.75%
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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Glycerin~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Alaria esculenta extract~0.15–0.65%
Formula
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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Octyldodecanol~0.2–0.75%
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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Arnica montana extract~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Borago officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

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

More about Calendula officinalis flower extract
Medicago sativa extract~0.15–0.65%
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~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterialReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-inflammatoryAnti-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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Jojoba esters~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Cetearyl glucoside~0.15–0.7%
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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Acacia senegal gum~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Xanthan gum~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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P-anisic acid~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating

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Alcohol~0.15–0.6%
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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Aroma~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredients

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Trihydroxystearin~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Ci 77491~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Ci 77499~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

An iron oxide. Used as a colorant. Is usually well tolerated

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

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Ingredient list view

Hordeum vulgare leaf juice, Kaolin, Propanediol, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate se, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl undecylenate, Water, Glyceryl caprylate, Opuntia ficus-indica extract, Santalum spicatum seed oil, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Asteriscus graveolens flower/fruit/leaf/stem extract, Salix alba bark extract, Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, Bioflavonoids, Papain, Sodium phytate, Brassica oleracea italica extract, Sambucus nigra fruit extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Olea europaea fruit oil, Glycerin, Alaria esculenta extract, Octyldodecanol, Arnica montana extract, Borago officinalis leaf extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Medicago sativa extract, Spiraea ulmaria extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Jojoba esters, Cetearyl glucoside, Acacia senegal gum, Xanthan gum, P-anisic acid, Alcohol, Aroma, Trihydroxystearin, Ci 77491, Ci 77499, Eugenol, Limonene, Linalool, Citral

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