Tatcha Indigo Overnight Repair
Works for
MoisturizingLinoleic acid, Ceramide ng + 17 moreWorks well
“Replenishes lipids to keep moisture in, and pollutants, out”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
diglycerin, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, peg-10 dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ng, linoleic acid
Anti-agingCamellia sinensis leaf extract, TocopherolNot delivered
“Showed an improvement in visible fine lines after 4 weeks **”
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 - camellia sinensis leaf extract - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient camellia sinensis leaf extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrate + 3 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Salvia miltiorrhiza root extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dimethicone~6.4–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeDiglycerin~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinSaccharomyces/rice ferment filtrate~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of yeast fermentation. Can contain humectants that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help neutralize free oxidants
More about Saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrateGlycerin~2.5–3%
- 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 GlycerinDiphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help improve the product's texture
More about Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethiconeButylene glycol~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolNeopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Diisostearyl malate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malatePeg-10 dimethicone~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
More about Peg-10 dimethiconeDisteardimonium hectorite~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoritePropanediol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolOphiopogon japonicus root extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and support skin barrier function, but research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Ophiopogon japonicus root extractPolygonum tinctorium leaf/stem extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sargassum vulgare extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharomyces ferment filtrate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharomyces ferment filtrateSalvia miltiorrhiza root extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic plant root extract with a mint-like smell. Can be irritating. Used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Salvia miltiorrhiza root extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractCladosiphon okamuranus extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePhytosterols~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
More about PhytosterolsCeramide ng~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide ngHydrogenated lecithin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinPalmitic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidLinoleic acid~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
More about Linoleic acidLauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to soften upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethiconeCetyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholMaltodextrin~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinMagnesium sulfate~0.15–0.3%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.25%
- 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 TocopherolEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.15%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Diglycerin, Saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrate, Glycerin, Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone, Butylene glycol, Neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate, Diisostearyl malate, Peg-10 dimethicone, Disteardimonium hectorite, Propanediol, Ophiopogon japonicus root extract, Polygonum tinctorium leaf/stem extract, Sargassum vulgare extract, Saccharomyces ferment filtrate, Salvia miltiorrhiza root extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Cladosiphon okamuranus extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Phytosterols, Ceramide ng, Hydrogenated lecithin, Palmitic acid, Linoleic acid, Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Cetyl alcohol, Maltodextrin, Magnesium sulfate, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| TatchaIndigo Overnight RepairYOUR PRODUCT | Skinbetter ScienceEven Tone Correcting Serum | BaleaBeauty Expert Calming Serum With Ceramide Complex | M.A.C CosmeticsHyper Real Serumizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 56% | 48% |
| Price | $28.00 | — | — | $28.10 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 3 of 10 | 6 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Alpha-Arbutin | Ceramide Np | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Tatcha - Indigo Overnight Repair" works well for moisturizing the skin. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Tatcha - Indigo Overnight Repair ticks this box. Diglycerin, glycerin, saccharomyces ferment filtrate, sodium hyaluronate and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide ng, linoleic acid, phytosterols, dimethicone and peg-10 dimethicone) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (ceramide ng 0.45% - 0.70%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
- Another helpful ingredient in this moisturizer is Linoleic Acid. It is one of the fatty acids naturally present in skin. It is part of the skin barrier. Preliminary research shows that it might be able to reduce clogged pores.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains actives that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
What our users say
Based on 1 review 0% recommend this product- When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer found that it does not clog pores.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Tatcha" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails from 92.00$ up to 104.00$ in the United States and from 80.00£ up to 92.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Cosmetic use of an ophiopogon japonicus active principlepatents.google.com
- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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