Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing18 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
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: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, cocos nucifera oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: colloidal oatmeal
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 5 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
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?
Irritancy5 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Colloidal oatmeal2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to restore skin barrier function, soften the upper layer of the skin and calm down inflammation
More about Colloidal oatmealWater~45–55%
Squalane~5.8–7.1%
- 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 SqualaneDimethicone~5.7–6.9%
- 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 DimethiconePropanediol~3.6–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~2.8–3.5%
- 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 GlycerinDiisostearyl malate~2.2–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateOryza sativa bran wax~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Behenyl alcohol~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholBeheneth-20~1.2–1.5%
Sorbitan tristearate~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan tristearateBis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
More about Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Inositol~0.65–0.95%
Saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrate~0.55–0.85%
- 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 filtrateCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.65–1%
- 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~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Indigofera tinctoria leaf extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polygonum tinctorium leaf/stem extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Avena sativa kernel extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractSophora japonica flower extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oryza sativa germ oil~0.45–0.7%
Cocos nucifera oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilSericin~0.3–0.6%
Tetrasodium tetracarboxymethyl naringeninchalcone~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideSorbitan isostearate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateSodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTrihydroxystearin~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
More about TrihydroxystearinDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.6%
Butylene glycol~0.3–0.6%
- 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 glycolSodium dilauramidoglutamide lysine~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexyl palmitate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateSodium acrylate/acryloyldimethyltaurate/dimethylacrylamide crosspolymer~0.35–0.65%
Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTitanium dioxide~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tin oxide~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideCi 77891~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mica~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaIngredient list view
Colloidal oatmeal, Water, Squalane, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Glycerin, Diisostearyl malate, Oryza sativa bran wax, Behenyl alcohol, Beheneth-20, Sorbitan tristearate, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Inositol, Saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Cladosiphon okamuranus extract, Indigofera tinctoria leaf extract, Polygonum tinctorium leaf/stem extract, Avena sativa kernel extract, Sophora japonica flower extract, Oryza sativa germ oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Sericin, Tetrasodium tetracarboxymethyl naringeninchalcone, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Sorbitan isostearate, Sodium hyaluronate, Trihydroxystearin, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene glycol, Sodium dilauramidoglutamide lysine, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Sodium acrylate/acryloyldimethyltaurate/dimethylacrylamide crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Tin oxide, Ci 77891, Mica
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Product summary
"Tatcha - The Indigo Calming Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (glycerin, inositol, sodium hyaluronate, saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrate and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (colloidal oatmeal, bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, cocos nucifera oil, dimethicone and squalane) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: titanium dioxide and oatmeal extractIrritation risk
This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. 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 92.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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