Tatcha Deep Cleanse Review [In-Depth]
If you have combo/oily skin and are looking for your next go to cleanser, keep on reading for the full Tatcha Deep Cleanse review! Let's dive in.
Quick facts:
Makeup Alley Rating: 2.6/5 out of 11 reviews
Formulation: Cruelty free, oil-free, non-comedogenic and formulated without parabens, synthetic fragrances and sulfate detergents.
Potential irritants: Whilst there are no synthetic fragrances listed, the ingredient list contains perfume and alcohol which could potentially be irritating to the skin. There's also physical exfoliating bits in the facial cleanser, which could also exacerbate sensitive skin.
Texture: This cleanser creates a nice foam/suds and has pieces of Luffa fruit which help to exfoliate
Price: 40 USD, $51 CAD
Where to purchase: Sephora, Tatcha.com
Scent: Whilst there is no scent listed by Tatcha, reviewers have noted there is a light citrusy scent with this product
Packaging: The Deep Cleanse comes in 3 different sizes, 300ml, 150ml and 50ml. It comes in a teal blue tube making it easy for daily use.
Main pros: Perfect for oily or combo skin, it gets into my pores and cleans without leaving skin feeling stripped. It also leaves a subtle glow after cleansing.
Main cons: The product contains alcohol and fragrance, which could be irritating to some. The exfoliating luffa bits are also a bit too much, would not recommend for daily use,
About The Deep Cleanse
The Tatcha website notes that: the deep cleanse gel cleanses and exfoliates the skin of any dirt and oils without overdrying the skin. The skin is left feeling soft, refreshed and hydrated with ingredients such as Japanese Luffa Fruit, Japanese Wild Rose and Japanese Leopard Lily.
Tatcha Deep Cleanse ingredients
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Propanediol, Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, Coco-Betaine, Saccharomyces/Camellia Sinensis Leaf/Cladosiphonokamuranus/Rice Ferment Filtrate*, Luffa Cylindrica Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract, Luffa Cylindrica Fruit, Sodium Lauroyl Hydrolyzed Silk, Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract, Belamcanda Chinensis Root Extract, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquicaprylate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium Edta, Fragrance, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol. TATCHA.com
The Saccharomyces/Camellia Sinensis Leaf/Cladosiphonokamuranus/Rice Ferment Filtrate ingredient you see is a common key ingredient in Tatcha's skincare line (also in the Water Cream, Dewy Skin Cream and the Tatcha Eye Cream). It's trade named Hadasei- 3, or Tatcha's "superfluid of Japan’s three essential nutrients of Green Tea, Rice, and Algae ". The green tea is well known anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory ingredient, rice for nourishment, and algae is claimed to help with hydration. The trio's fermentation process helps to break down the complex bio-molecules in the plants and helps to isolate the beneficial components for the skin.
According to INCIDecoder, most of the formulation is very low on the irritancy and comedogenicity scores, with the exception of alcohol and fragrance.
How to use
- Begin with wet hands and face.
- Squeeze a dime sized amount into palms and rub together to create a creamy foam.
- Gently massage the face avoiding the eye area and rinse thoroughly.
*Definitely avoid the eye area, and while the website notes that this is okay for daily use, IMO the luffa bits are too exfoliating to use frequently.
Does Tatcha Deep Cleanse remove makeup?
The Tatcha cleanser is good for dissolving light to medium coverage makeup (eye makeup excluded), but I typically still use this as the second step to my double cleansing routine.
Is the Tatcha cleanser good for acne?
While the Tatcha Deep Cleanse was proven to show improvement in the appearance of pores and reduction in excess oils (in their consumer study), I would not recommend this for acne-prone skin or if you have currently have acne or sensitive skin. The pieces of Luffa fruit are far too exfoliating and may irritate already sensitive skin. Additionally, the formula also contains fragrance and alcohol.
Is Tatcha Deep Cleanse worth it?
In my opinion, there's much more gentle and affordable cleansers than the Tatcha deep cleanse. For now, if you're looking for something reliable and trusty to help with clearing pores, check out the COSRX pH morning cleanser mentioned in my all time favourites list!
Hope you found this review helpful! If you've used the cleanser - let me know your thoughts below!
Cheers,
T