Tatcha The Indigo Cream Soothing Skin Protectant
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingBis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Glycerin + 13 moreGood evidence
“The Indigo Cream Soothing Skin Protectant”
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.
Anti-agingSericinWeak evidence
“Sophora Japonica, an extract from the white flowers of the Japanese pagoda tree, visibly improves skin texture and elasticity, while Hadasei-3, a trinity of anti-aging Japanese superfoods imparts a healthy-looking, youthful radiance.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 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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Water~45–55%
Squalane~6.4–7.8%
- 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~4.8–5.9%
- 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~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~2.5–3.1%
- 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~2.1–2.5%
- 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~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholSaccharomyces/camellia sinensis leaf/cladosiphon okamuranus/rice ferment filtrate~1.3–1.6%
Indigofera tinctoria leaf extract~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polygonum tinctorium leaf/stem extract~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Avena sativa kernel extract~0.65–1%
- 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~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oryza sativa germ oil~0.6–0.9%
Cocos nucifera oil~0.5–0.75%
- 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 oilInositol~0.55–0.8%
Sericin~0.5–0.75%
Tetrasodium tetracarboxymethyl naringeninchalcone~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Amorphophallus konjac root powder~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Sodium hyaluronate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSorbitan tristearate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan tristearateTrihydroxystearin~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
More about TrihydroxystearinDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerBeheneth-20~0.4–0.6%
Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
More about Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Ethylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.6%
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
Disodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Ethylhexyl palmitate~0.3–0.6%
- 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~0.25–0.5%
Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTitanium dioxide~0.3–0.55%
- 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 77891~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tin oxide~0.25–0.45%
- 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
Water, Squalane, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Glycerin, Diisostearyl malate, Oryza sativa bran wax, Behenyl alcohol, Saccharomyces/camellia sinensis leaf/cladosiphon okamuranus/rice ferment filtrate, Indigofera tinctoria leaf extract, Polygonum tinctorium leaf/stem extract, Avena sativa kernel extract, Sophora japonica flower extract, Oryza sativa germ oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Inositol, Sericin, Tetrasodium tetracarboxymethyl naringeninchalcone, Amorphophallus konjac root powder, Sodium hyaluronate, Sorbitan tristearate, Trihydroxystearin, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Beheneth-20, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene glycol, Sodium dilauramidoglutamide lysine, Disodium edta, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Sodium acrylate/acryloyldimethyltaurate/dimethylacrylamide crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Tin oxide, Ci 77891, Mica
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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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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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