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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Tatcha Indigo Overnight Repair versus Biossance Squalane + Ectoin Overnight Rescue Deep Repair Night Cream .

Published on April 03, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe night moisturizers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or parabens

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Night Moisturizer American Brand United States
Night Moisturizer American Brand United States

Night Moisturizer

Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.

Night Moisturizer

Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging (3)
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Tatcha Indigo Overnight Repair contains this as ingredient number 1.

Biossance Squalane + Ectoin Overnight Rescue Deep Repair Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Tatcha Indigo Overnight Repair contains this as ingredient number 5.

Biossance Squalane + Ectoin Overnight Rescue Deep Repair Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Palmitic Acid is a fatty acid found in our skin. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It is a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.

As an emollient, it helps hydrate the skin. The emulsifying properties keep ingredients together in a product.

Palmitic Acid may not be fungal-acne safe. It can worsen oily skin and cause breakouts due to its emollient nature.

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Tatcha Indigo Overnight Repair contains this as ingredient number 16.

Biossance Squalane + Ectoin Overnight Rescue Deep Repair Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.

4
What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.

Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.

The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.

As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.

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Tatcha Indigo Overnight Repair contains this as ingredient number 31.

Biossance Squalane + Ectoin Overnight Rescue Deep Repair Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Tatcha Indigo Overnight Repair contains this as ingredient number 33.

Biossance Squalane + Ectoin Overnight Rescue Deep Repair Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

6
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Tatcha Indigo Overnight Repair contains this as ingredient number 34.

Biossance Squalane + Ectoin Overnight Rescue Deep Repair Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

35% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
24% are disliked or very disliked
30% have no rating yet
37% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Tatcha Indigo Overnight Repair 37 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Expensive (1) Heavy (1) Hydrating (1) Light Scent (1) Sticky (1)
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Aquila

2 years ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Mostly silicone! Not worth the price.
If you look at the ingredients list, the second ingredient is dimethicone - or silicone. This causes the...

Mostly silicone! Not worth the price.
If you look at the ingredients list, the second ingredient is dimethicone - or silicone. This causes the cream to sit heavily on the face and not absorb well. This is okay if you want a heavy, occlusive product to seal in moisture; however, at $80 a pop (and silicone being a cheap ingredient), this is not worth the price.

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CustardBunny

1 month ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

This felt amazing at first putting it on. But god it felt like having a thick layer of vadeline on my face and it sits there for 12 hours straight...

This felt amazing at first putting it on. But god it felt like having a thick layer of vadeline on my face and it sits there for 12 hours straight oh god haha. Way too much and gave me new pimples

Biossance Squalane + Ectoin Overnight Rescue Deep Repair Night Cream 19 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Expensive (1) Light (1) No Scent (1) Works Well (1)
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RemiShen

1 month ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

This cream is dreamy! It's super comforting for my skin at night, especially when irritated and sensitive. In the morning, my skin feels so good...

This cream is dreamy! It's super comforting for my skin at night, especially when irritated and sensitive. In the morning, my skin feels so good and soft. My biggest complaint is the price tag. I bought it out of curiosity, and it's good, but I doubt I'll repurchase it.

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