Tatcha Indigo Soothing Hand Cream - Japanese Hand Cream | Tatcha
Works for
MoisturizingSaccharomyces/rice ferment filtrate, Squalane + 15 moreWorks
“Nourishes & softens dry hands”
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:
glycerin, inositol.
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, myristyl myristate.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrate + 4 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.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Stearyl glycyrrhetinate, Camellia sinensis leaf extractMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: stearyl glycyrrhetinate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Hydrolyzed gardenia florida extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrate~6.5–7.9%
- 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 filtrateSqualane~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneGlycerin~3–3.6%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolDimethicone~2–2.4%
- 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 DimethiconeMyristyl myristate~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
More about Myristyl myristateBehenyl alcohol~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholDiisostearyl malate~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateCaprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglycerideParfum~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerOryza sativa bran wax~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbitan tristearate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan tristearateBeheneth-20~0.5–0.75%
Inositol~0.45–0.7%
Colloidal oatmeal~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to restore skin barrier function, soften the upper layer of the skin and calm down inflammation
More about Colloidal oatmealHydrolyzed gardenia florida extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Hydrolyzed gardenia florida extractPolygonum tinctorium leaf/stem extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.35–0.65%
- 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~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oryza sativa germ oil~0.35–0.6%
Stearyl glycyrrhetinate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation
More about Stearyl glycyrrhetinateSericin~0.25–0.5%
Sodium dilauramidoglutamide lysine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbitan isostearate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateButylene glycol~0.25–0.4%
- 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 glycolPolysorbate 60~0.25–0.45%
Synthetic fluorphlogopite~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteDextrin~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinTocopherol~0.15–0.25%
- 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~0.1–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCitral~0.05–0.1%
Limonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrate, Squalane, Glycerin, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Myristyl myristate, Behenyl alcohol, Diisostearyl malate, Caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride, Parfum, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Oryza sativa bran wax, Sorbitan tristearate, Beheneth-20, Inositol, Colloidal oatmeal, Hydrolyzed gardenia florida extract, Polygonum tinctorium leaf/stem extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Cladosiphon okamuranus extract, Oryza sativa germ oil, Stearyl glycyrrhetinate, Sericin, Sodium dilauramidoglutamide lysine, Sorbitan isostearate, Butylene glycol, Polysorbate 60, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Dextrin, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Citral, Limonene, Linalool
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 8 | 2 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Oligopeptide-1 | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Oatmeal Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Tatcha - Indigo Soothing Hand Cream - Japanese Hand Cream | Tatcha" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Tatcha - Indigo Soothing Hand Cream - Japanese Hand Cream | Tatcha ticks this box. Algae extract, glycerin and inositol 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). Petrolatum, algae extract, myristyl myristate, squalane and cyclopentasiloxane in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. 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.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Tatcha" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 70.35A$ in Australia, from 38.00$ up to 69.00$ in the United States and for 78.22£ in the United Kingdom.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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