PRODUCT REVIEW

Tatcha Matte Pore Sunscreen SPF 35 PA +++

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based on ingredients and %

Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

based on ingredients and %

Sun protection

Can it cause trouble?

Key actives

Niacinamide 0.7% - 1.05%Allantoin 0.45% - 0.65%

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Product summary

"Tatcha - Matte Pore Sunscreen SPF 35 PA +++" uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively low concentration and might not be able to provide reliable sun protection.

This product should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day.

Sunscreen filters

This product is a mineral sunscreen. It uses zinc oxide for sun protection. Zinc oxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.

Irritation risk

This product contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it 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, but its parent company is not.

Price

The product retails for 125.71$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Sun protection

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

The brand is known for its Water Cream, Dewy Skin Cream and Indigo Overnight Repair Cream.

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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: sodium hyaluronate, hydrolyzed silk.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.

dimethicone 2.7% - 3.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

lactobacillus 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation

sodium hyaluronate 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Sun protection

This product uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively low concentration and might not be able to provide a reliable sun protection.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

zinc oxide 11% - 14%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

niacinamide 0.7% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

allantoin 0.45% - 0.65%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Potential irritants

propylene glycol 0.5% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

arctium lappa root extract 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation

Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

theobroma cacao seed extract 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

zinc oxide 11% - 14%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 5.8% - 7.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

Ingredient list view

Water, Zinc oxide, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Lauryl peg-8 dimethicone, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Tridecyl salicylate, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Propanediol, Caprylyl methicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Niacinamide, Saccharomyces, Oryza sativa, Silica, Squalane, Sodium chloride, Lauryl peg-10 tris(trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl dimethicone, Propylene glycol, Unknown, Phenoxyethanol, Bisabolol, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Allantoin, Caprylyl glycol, Lecithin, Unknown, Potassium oxide, Sodium hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Caesalpinia spinosa fruit extract, Butylene glycol, Lactobacillus, Maltodextrin, Peg-10, Sodium glutamate, Arctium lappa root extract, Phosphoric acid, Unknown, Isostearic acid, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Sebacic acid, Unknown, Hydrogenated lecithin, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Sodium hydroxide, Unknown, Hydrolyzed silk, Tocopherol

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WIMJ similarity score		86%	87%	87%	87%	87%	87%	87%	86%	85%	85%	84%
SPF	SPF 35	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 45	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30
Key ingredients	niacinamide bisabolol +8 more	Common: niacinamide bisabolol +3 more Other: betaine butyloctyl salicylate +7 more	Common: niacinamide bisabolol +5 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate dimethiconol +2 more	Common: niacinamide bisabolol +4 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate dimethiconol +1 more	Common: niacinamide bisabolol +4 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate dimethiconol +2 more	Common: niacinamide bisabolol +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate dimethiconol +5 more	Common: niacinamide niacinamide +9 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate butyloctyl salicylate +4 more	Common: niacinamide caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: lactic acid ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +1 more	Common: niacinamide caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: polygonum aviculare extract panthenol +9 more	Common: niacinamide caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate adenosine +8 more	Common: niacinamide zinc oxide +2 more Other: panthenol phytosphingosine +9 more	Common: niacinamide caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: glycerin glycogen +3 more
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Potential Irritants	arctium lappa root extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +7 more	benzoic acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +9 more	trilaureth-4 phosphate Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +5 more	trilaureth-4 phosphate Has skin benefit? lauryl peg-8 dimethicone Has skin benefit? +4 more	hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +4 more	benzoic acid Has skin benefit? dehydroacetic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	trilaureth-4 phosphate Has skin benefit? lauryl peg-8 dimethicone Has skin benefit? +4 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +11 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +5 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +12 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +49 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +39 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? allantoin Has skin benefit? +30 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? allantoin Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +33 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +25 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylyl methicone Has skin benefit? +33 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +44 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +26 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Tatcha Matte Pore Sunscreen SPF 35 PA +++

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What can the product work for?

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What does the product description say?

Sun protection

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