Tatcha The Indigo Cleansing Balm Moisturizing Makeup Remover Review

Tatcha The Indigo Cleansing Balm Moisturizing Makeup Remover
Review

Does Tatcha The Indigo Cleansing Balm Moisturizing Makeup Remover Work?

 
Tatcha The Indigo Cleansing Balm Moisturizing Makeup Remover 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
45
22
11
6
4
3
2
1.5
1
0.3
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0.3
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0.3
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0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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Ethylhexyl Palmitate
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Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate
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Synthetic Wax
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Polyethylene
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Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate
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Water
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Pentylene Glycol
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Indigofera Tinctoria Extract
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Polygonum Tinctorium Leaf/Stem Extract
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Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate
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Butylene Glycol
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Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
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Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
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Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
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Propanediol
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Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil
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Tocopherol
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Phenoxyethanol
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Tin Oxide
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Mica
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Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
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Ingredients explained

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %45
Function
Origin
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Ethylhexyl PalmitateA rich emollient without the oily after-feel, making it a popular replacement for mineral oil. It is derived from natural sources such as palm oil and palm kernel oil. Ethylhexyl palmitate is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate
Synthetic Wax
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Synthetic Wax
Polyethylene
Est. %4
Function
Origin
PolyethyleneCommonly used in dense plastic packaging, its primary function in skincare is as a film-forming agent, which protects the product from being easily rinsed away by water or sweat. It also controls viscosity by increasing the thickness of oily products.
Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate
Water
Est. %2
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.
Pentylene Glycol
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Pentylene Glycol

A naturally or synthetically derived preservative that exhibits effective antifungal and antibacterial traits. It also acts as a booster for more traditional preservatives. Pentylene glycol can also serve as a moisturizing humectant and solvent.

Indigofera Tinctoria Extract
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Indigofera Tinctoria Extract
Polygonum Tinctorium Leaf/Stem Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polygonum Tinctorium Leaf/Stem Extract
Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate
Butylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butylene Glycol

A clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.

Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

An antioxidant green tea extract. In the deeper layers, it slows down the destruction of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid – thus delaying the signs of aging. It also acts as an anti-acne, soothing, moisturizing, and emollient ingredient.

Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cladosiphon Okamuranus ExtractAn algal extract with fucoidan as its main compound - a humectant polysaccharide with healing properties due to the sulfur groups in its structure. It can show some anti-pigment activity.
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower ExtractAn extract with antioxidant flavonoids that is obtained from the flowers of the water lily.
Propanediol
Est. %0.3
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.
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran OilExtracted from the outer layer of rice grains, this oil is rich in occlusive moisturizing and emollient omega-6 fatty acids, vitamin E, and a potent antioxidant γ-oryzanol. It may have beneficial effects on dry or sun-damaged skin, as well as eczema.
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
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.

Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.
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.
Tin Oxide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tin OxideA multi-functional mineral that increases the physical space a product takes up, increases the viscosity of liquid products, and, when used as an opacifying agent, makes a transparent or translucent product become opaque or solid in color.
Mica
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
MicaA mineral powder made up of silicates with several functions (the main one being as a colorant). It has a shimmery appearance, making it highly desirable in certain cosmetic products. Mica also helps the product to apply more smoothly.
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)One of two the most commonly used mineral sunscreens. It can absorb UV light, including UVB – which causes burning, tanning, and even skin cancer. Also used as a colorant, titanium dioxide gives a product a bright white color.