Tata Harper Purifying Pore Detox Cleanser

Tata Harper Purifying Pore Detox Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sucrose laurate, Glyceryl undecylenate + 4 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Purifying Pore Detox Cleanser”
Source: Sephora

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (decyl glucoside, glyceryl caprylate, glyceryl undecylenate, sucrose laurate, sucrose palmitate, sucrose stearate) 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: decyl glucoside

Sucrose laurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~1.8–2.7%
Glyceryl undecylenateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation~1.3–1.9%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.3–0.7%
Glyceryl caprylateEffect: HighAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.3–0.7%
Sucrose palmitateEffect: High~0.3–0.75%
Sucrose stearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.3–0.7%
Exfoliation
Salicylic acid, Papain + 2 more
Works well
What the product description says
“Payapa Enzymes: Provide chemical exfoliation to clean, clear and minimize the look of clogged pores.”
Source: Sephora

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.

Salicylic acidKey activeEffect: HighUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)~1.25–2.5%
PapainEffect: LowAn enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating~0.95–1.4%
Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extractEffect: LowAn enzyme-based exfoliant~0.55–1.3%
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~0.15–0.6%
Anti-blemish
Salicylic acid, Kaolin + 2 more
Works well
What the product description says
“Payapa Enzymes: Provide chemical exfoliation to clean, clear and minimize the look of clogged pores.”
Source: Sephora

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

Salicylic acidHeroEffect: HighUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)~1.25–2.5%
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~0.5–1.15%
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~0.15–0.6%
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~0.4–0.95%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
11 strong irritants: Citrus paradisi peel oil, Eugenia caryophyllus flower oil + 9 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 20 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Salicylic acidUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)High~1.25–2.5%est.
Citrus paradisi peel oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1.4–2%est.
PapainAn enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritatingHigh~0.95–1.4%est.
Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extractAn enzyme-based exfoliantHigh~0.55–1.3%est.
Eugenia caryophyllus flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.45–1.05%est.
Zingiber officinale root oilAn essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivityHigh~0.2–0.7%est.
Cymbopogon flexuosus oil—High~0.15–0.7%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~0.15–0.6%est.
Foeniculum vulgare oil—High~0.2–0.75%est.
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.7%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%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~7–10.6%est.
Glyceryl undecylenateHelps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulationMedium~1.3–1.9%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~0.4–0.95%est.
Brassica oleracea italica extractMight have some anti-inflammatory properties but research is lackingMedium~0.4–0.9%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

User reviews

Would you recommend?
No community reviews yet.

Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.

Ingredients

Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.

Salicylic acid~1.25–2.5%
Hero · Anti-blemishIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishExfoliationAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterialEvens skin tone

Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)

More about Salicylic acid
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~7–10.6%
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

More about Caprylic/capric triglyceride
Helianthus annuus seed oil~5.5–8.2%
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

More about Helianthus annuus seed oil
Glycerin~3.2–4.8%
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

More about Glycerin
Water~2.5–3.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

More about Water
Propanediol~2.1–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

More about Propanediol
Sucrose laurate~1.8–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

More about Sucrose laurate
Citrus paradisi peel oil~1.4–2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Citrus paradisi peel oil
Glyceryl undecylenate~1.3–1.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

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

More about Glyceryl undecylenate
Papain~0.95–1.4%
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
Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract~0.55–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
ExfoliationEvens skin tone

An enzyme-based exfoliant

More about Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract
Eugenia caryophyllus flower oil~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

More about Eugenia caryophyllus flower oil
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-agingAnti-blemish

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

More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice
Brassica oleracea italica extract~0.4–0.9%
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
Montmorillonite~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A clay mineral. Can absorb oil from the surface of the skin

More about Montmorillonite
Kaolin~0.5–1.15%
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

More about Kaolin
Bioflavonoids~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Bioflavonoids
Curcuma zedoaria root oil~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Magnesium aluminum silicate~0.3–0.7%
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

More about Magnesium aluminum silicate
Zingiber officinale root oil~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

More about Zingiber officinale root oil
Cymbopogon flexuosus oil~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · high
Salix alba bark extract~0.15–0.6%
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
Glyceryl caprylate~0.3–0.7%
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
Abies pectinata leaf oil
Not recognized
Foeniculum vulgare oil~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Oryza sativa extract~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Oryza sativa extract
Decyl glucoside~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

More about Decyl glucoside
Mica~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

More about Mica
Sucrose palmitate~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
More about Sucrose palmitate
Sucrose stearate~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

More about Sucrose stearate
Citral~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

More about Citral
Citronellol~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Geraniol
Limonene~0.1–0.35%
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~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Linalool
Ingredient list view

Salicylic acid, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glycerin, Water, Propanediol, Sucrose laurate, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Glyceryl undecylenate, Papain, Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, Eugenia caryophyllus flower oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Brassica oleracea italica extract, Montmorillonite, Kaolin, Bioflavonoids, Curcuma zedoaria root oil, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Zingiber officinale root oil, Cymbopogon flexuosus oil, Salix alba bark extract, Glyceryl caprylate, Unknown, Foeniculum vulgare oil, Oryza sativa extract, Decyl glucoside, Mica, Sucrose palmitate, Sucrose stearate, Citral, Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool

Compare prices

Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.

Amazon US
Price unavailable Out of stock
Check

Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.

Worth comparing, line by line.

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.

Side-by-side comparison of this product against its closest alternatives
Tata HarperPurifying Pore Detox CleanserYOUR PRODUCTBurt's BeesNatural Acne Solutions Pore Refining Scrub, Exfoliating Face Wash for Oily SkinCommunity Sixty-SixDetoxifying AHA/BHA Gel CleanserColleen Rothschild BeautyPurifying Cleanser
Match—88%87%87%
Price——$15.82—
Shared key ingredients—4 of 115 of 113 of 11
Key difference—Centella Asiatica Leaf ExtractNiacinamideNiacinamide
Irritancy High Medium Low Medium
Drying alcohol— Contains drying alcohol ——
View product Shop Shop Shop

More alternatives: La Roche-Posay Medicated Gel Acne Face Wash with Salicylic AcidSkinMedica Pore Purifying Gel Cleanser

Cheaper alternatives? See how this stacks up against similar formulas.
We compare ingredient profiles across our catalog — pick the closest match for your budget.
Open dupe finder

Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
Tata Harper Purifying Pore Detox Cleanser
Tata HarperPurifying Pore Detox Cleanser

Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.

As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.