Tatcha The Liquid Silk Canvas: Featherweight Protective Primer
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Evens skin toneCamellia sinensis leaf extract, Yeast extractNot delivered
“- 100% demonstrated an improvement in skin tone”
This product contains ingredients (yeast extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Yeast extract + 4 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract, yeast 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.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrate, Dimethicone + 10 moreWorks
“93% demonstrated an improvement in skin texture 2 weeks after use. . 90% demonstrated an improvement in the appearance of winkles .”
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, yeast extract.
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, caprylyl glycol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Citral + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrate~25–38%
- 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 filtrateDimethicone~5.2–7.8%
- 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 DimethiconeWater~4.8–7.2%
Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a silky product texture and add volume to products
More about Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymerPropanediol~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~2.2–3.2%
- 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 GlycerinPolymethylsilsesquioxane~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerParfum~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.95–1.45%
- 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~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Serica powder~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sericin~0.5–1.2%
Hydrolyzed silk~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed silkCaesalpinia spinosa fruit extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Kappaphycus alvarezii extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties
More about Kappaphycus alvarezii extractYeast extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Yeast extractPeg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that mixes with water creating nice light-weight product texture
More about Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethiconePolyglyceryl-2 diisostearate~0.4–0.95%
Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer~0.45–1.1%
Distearyldimonium chloride~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trimethylsiloxysilicate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps create a nice product consistency and support the delivery of other ingredients
More about TrimethylsiloxysilicateSilica~0.4–0.95%
Zinc stearate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aluminum hydroxide~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxideEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.65%
1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.6%
Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolBiosaccharide gum-4~0.15–0.6%
Isopropyl alcohol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation
More about Isopropyl alcoholDipropylene glycol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolSodium citrate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateTocopherol~0.1–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCitral~0.1–0.35%
Limonene~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.25%
Mica~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaTin oxide~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideTitanium dioxide~0.05–0.25%
- 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 dioxideIron oxides~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesIngredient list view
Saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrate, Dimethicone, Water, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Propanediol, Glycerin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Parfum, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Cladosiphon okamuranus extract, Serica powder, Sericin, Hydrolyzed silk, Caesalpinia spinosa fruit extract, Kappaphycus alvarezii extract, Yeast extract, Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-2 diisostearate, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Distearyldimonium chloride, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Silica, Zinc stearate, Aluminum hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Biosaccharide gum-4, Isopropyl alcohol, Dipropylene glycol, Sodium citrate, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Citral, Limonene, Linalool, Mica, Tin oxide, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides
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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.
| TatchaThe Liquid Silk Canvas: Featherweight Protective PrimerYOUR PRODUCT | Fenty beautyPro Filt'r Instant Retouch Primer | AlgenistPore Corrector Anti-Ageing Primer | Heir AtelierFace Primer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 37% | 37% |
| Price | ≈ $54.47 | $31.04≈ −$23.43 | $46.96≈ −$7.51 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Hyaluronate | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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