Tarte SEA Deep Dive Cleansing Gel

Tarte SEA Deep Dive Cleansing Gel

Review

Does Tarte SEA Deep Dive Cleansing Gel work?

Tarte SEA Deep Dive Cleansing Gel is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
75
6
4
3
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
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Water
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate
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Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
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Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
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Propanediol
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Sodium Coco PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
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Caprylyl Glycol
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Polyquaternium-10
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Fructosyl Cocoate/Olivate
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Sodium Chloride
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Glyceryl Laurate
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Phenoxyethanol
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Sodium Cocoyl/Olivoyl Hydrolyzed Oat/Wheat Protein
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Potassium Sorbate
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Allantoin
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Panthenol
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Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
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Sodium Glycolate
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Hexylene Glycol
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Citric Acid
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Cocoyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline
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Methyl Alcohol
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Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
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Algae Extract
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Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
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Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
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Tocopherol
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Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
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Linalool
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %75
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mildly cleansing ingredient derived from coconut. It also produces the foam that tells us our soap is actually working to remove dirt and oils.
Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Sodium Lauroyl SarcosinateAn amino acid-derived surfactant with mild cleansing and strong foaming capabilities.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Sodium Lauryl SulfoacetateA synthetic surfactant that offers excellent foaming capabilities along with mild cleansing.
Propanediol
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
PropanediolAn excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.
Sodium Coco PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Coco PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Caprylyl GlycolAn emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.
Polyquaternium-10
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyquaternium-10A cellulose-based film former.
Fructosyl Cocoate/Olivate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Fructosyl Cocoate/Olivate
Sodium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Chloride

You’re definitely familiar with sodium chloride, even if you don’t think you are. It’s table salt! Salt works well with some cleansing ingredients (surfactants) to thicken them into gels. It also acts as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions.

Glyceryl Laurate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glyceryl LaurateA naturally-derived ester that can soften the appearance of skin and blend oils with water.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Sodium Cocoyl/Olivoyl Hydrolyzed Oat/Wheat Protein
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Cocoyl/Olivoyl Hydrolyzed Oat/Wheat Protein
Potassium Sorbate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium SorbateA preservative widely used in food and personal care products, available from natural sources or synthetically produced. Potassium sorbate works by inhibiting the growth of yeasts, molds, and some bacteria.
Allantoin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
AllantoinA fluffy, white powder that acts as a humectant due to its water-loving chemistry and as an exfoliant that helps to remove dead skin cells. It has also been shown to be very soothing to irritated and inflamed skin.
Panthenol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PanthenolA popular soothing and moisturizing derivative of vitamin B5. Panthenol is particularly beneficial for dry, flaking, burned, or damaged skin. It is used to alleviate the symptoms of a rash, dermatitis, eczema, chapped lips, and sunburn.
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Sodium Glycolate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Glycolate
Hexylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hexylene GlycolA multifunctional ingredient that is best known for its use as a solvent. It can dissolve both water-based ingredients and oils. For this reason, it can also function as an emulsifier, allowing oil and water ingredients to mix and remain stable.
Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citric AcidA gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.
Cocoyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cocoyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline
Methyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Methyl Alcohol
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) OilAn essential oil derived from common, or true, lavender. It is used in skincare for its lovely, calming scent. Like all essential oils, however, it may cause a contact skin allergy in more sensitive individuals.
Algae Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Algae ExtractThe name describes any extract made from any kind of algae. Algae extracts are moisturizing humectants – the gelatin-like polysaccharides bind and retain water, thereby hydrating the skin. Algae is a rich source of emollient and antioxidant compounds.
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) OilA famous occlusive moisturizing and emollient oil. It is derived from coconuts and may give a product a lovely coconut scent. Coconut oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Gardenia Taitensis Flower ExtractA fragrant extract from the flowers of the Tahitian gardenia that contains essential oil which has a floral, tropical scent with fresh notes.
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
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Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit ExtractAn extract from the fruits of the Indian gooseberry, also called Amla, which is rich in acids, vitamin C, astringent tannins, and humectant moisturizing sugars.
Linalool
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LinaloolA fragrant, volatile compound naturally present in many essential oils. It has a pleasant scent and is often used in skincare products as a fragrance. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.