Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Tata Harper Water-Lock Moisturizer versus Tatcha The Water Cream .
Last updated on January 30, 2024. Published on November 25, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Ingredient Info
Tata Harper Water-Lock Moisturizer 41 ingredients
Tatcha The Water Cream 35 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Tata Harper Water-Lock Moisturizer 41 ingredients
Tatcha The Water Cream 35 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Tata Harper Water-Lock Moisturizer 41 ingredients
Tatcha The Water Cream 35 ingredients
Hordeum Vulgare Leaf Juice • Octyldodecanol • C10-18 Triglycerides • Glycerin • Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Shea Butter Ethyl Esters • Diglycerin • Sclerotium Gum • Punica Granatum Extract • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Saccharide Isomerate • Beta Vulgaris • Arnica Montana Extract • Borago Officinalis Leaf Extract • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Medicago Sativa Extract • Spiraea Ulmaria Extract • Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract • Olea Europaea Leaf Oil • Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract • Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed • Arachidyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Caprylate • Sodium Phytate • Hydrolyzed Corn Starch • Glyceryl Undecylenate • Cetearyl Glucoside • Behenyl Alcohol • Sodium Levulinate • Sodium Anisate • Arachidyl Glucoside • Citric Acid • Sodium Citrate • Lactic Acid • Phenethyl Alcohol • Alcohol • Limonene • Citral • Citronellol
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 • CI 77891
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinTata Harper Water-Lock Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.
Tatcha The Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterTata Harper Water-Lock Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.
Tatcha The Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Diglycerin is a humectant. It is derived from glycerin, which is naturally found in your skin.
As a humectant, it helps draw moisture to the skin from the air.
Tata Harper Water-Lock Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.
Tatcha The Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTata Harper Water-Lock Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 12.
Tatcha The Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateTata Harper Water-Lock Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 35.
Tatcha The Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholTata Harper Water-Lock Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 38.
Tatcha The Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneTata Harper Water-Lock Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 39.
Tatcha The Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
Citral is a fragrance and used to add a lemon-like scent to products. It is both naturally found in plants and created synthetically. In plants, it is commonly occurring in lemon myrtle, lemongrass, lemon tea-tree, lemon verbena, and other citruses.
The EU mandates Citral be listed separately as a fragrance. It is a known allergen and may cause contact dermatitis. Citral can also used as a masking ingredient.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.
Learn more about CitralTata Harper Water-Lock Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 40.
Tatcha The Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.
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Tata Harper Water-Lock Moisturizer 41 ingredients
Tatcha The Water Cream 35 ingredients
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Tata Harper Water-Lock Moisturizer 41 ingredients
nasaye
Very hydrating moisturizer, light, not greasy. Great fir both morning and evening routine. Might be too light for the winter
Tatcha The Water Cream 35 ingredients
peoplemover
loooveee the way this moisturizer feels. really light and sinks right into my skin (oily/combo/acne-prone), however I feel like i need to use a lot...
loooveee the way this moisturizer feels. really light and sinks right into my skin (oily/combo/acne-prone), however I feel like i need to use a lot otherwise I'll feel dry throughout the day, and its expensive
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