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Tatcha The Water Cream Travel - Japanese Oil-Free Moisturizer | Tatcha

Name: Tatcha - The Water Cream Travel - Japanese Oil-Free Moisturizer | Tatcha
Brand: Tatcha

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh·

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Moisturizing

Saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrate, Dimethicone + 8 more

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What the product description says

“Provides all-day hydration*”

Source: Tatcha

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: diglycerin, glycerin.

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.

Saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrateKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumA product of yeast fermentation. Can contain humectants that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help neutralize free oxidants~7.5–9.1%

DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~4.4–5.4%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.4–3%

DiglycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~1.9–2.4%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.5–0.7%

Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethiconeEffect: LowHelp improve the product's texture~1.6–2%

Camellia sinensis leaf extractEffect: LowCan 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~1.4–1.8%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~0.25–0.45%

LecithinEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.5–0.75%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.25–0.5%

Anti-blemish

Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Pistacia lentiscus gum

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What the product description says

“97% showed improvement in clogged and enlarged pores**”

Source: Tatcha

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Pistacia lentiscus gumEffect: LowA tree rasin that could temporarily tighten the skin and might help regulate sebum production, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking~0.45–0.7%

Anti-oxidation

Side benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrate + 1 more

May 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.

Camellia sinensis leaf extractKey activeEffect: MediumCan 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~1.4–1.8%

Saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrateEffect: LowA product of yeast fermentation. Can contain humectants that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help neutralize free oxidants~7.5–9.1%

TocopherolUnder-dosedPure 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~0.25–0.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

6 strong irritants: Rosa multiflora fruit extract, Parfum + 4 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Rosa multiflora fruit extractUsed in cosmetics for its fragranceHigh~0.55–0.8%est.

Sophora angustifolia root extract—High~0.45–0.7%est.

Pistacia lentiscus gumA tree rasin that could temporarily tighten the skin and might help regulate sebum production, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lackingHigh~0.45–0.7%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.15–0.3%est.

AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.15–0.3%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.2%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.15%est.

CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

Peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethiconeA type of silicone that helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.95–1.15%est.

GoldA colorant. Does not have any proven benefits in skinMedium~0.7–1.05%est.

Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.35–0.6%est.

Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymerHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.25–0.5%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.4%est.

Comedogenic

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrate~7.5–9.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

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

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Dimethicone~4.4–5.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

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

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Propanediol~3–3.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Glycerin~2.4–3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Diglycerin~1.9–2.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone~1.6–2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Help improve the product's texture

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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~1.4–1.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAntibacterialAnti-agingAnti-blemishEvens skin toneMoisturizing

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

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Cladosiphon okamuranus extract~1.1–1.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~0.95–1.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together

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Gold~0.7–1.05%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A colorant. Does not have any proven benefits in skin

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Belamcanda chinensis root extract~0.6–0.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Rosa multiflora fruit extract~0.55–0.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used in cosmetics for its fragrance

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Houttuynia cordata extract~0.5–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Sophora angustifolia root extract~0.45–0.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.5–0.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Lecithin~0.5–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Pistacia lentiscus gum~0.45–0.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-blemish

A tree rasin that could temporarily tighten the skin and might help regulate sebum production, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking

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Sodium chloride~0.45–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Sodium citrate~0.35–0.6%

Irritant · medium

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

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Mica~0.35–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Tin oxide~0.45–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation

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Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer~0.25–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps oil and water mix together

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Dimethicone/phenyl vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Tocopherol~0.25–0.5%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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

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Butylene glycol~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Dipropylene glycol~0.2–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Parfum~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Alcohol~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Limonene~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.1–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

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

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Ingredient list view

Water, Saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrate, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Glycerin, Diglycerin, Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Cladosiphon okamuranus extract, Peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Gold, Belamcanda chinensis root extract, Rosa multiflora fruit extract, Houttuynia cordata extract, Sophora angustifolia root extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Lecithin, Pistacia lentiscus gum, Sodium chloride, Sodium citrate, Mica, Tin oxide, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Dimethicone/phenyl vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Parfum, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Titanium dioxide

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