Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Tatcha The Indigo Cream versus Tatcha The Silk Cream .
Published on January 25, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones
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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
Tatcha The Indigo Cream 35 ingredients
Tatcha The Silk Cream 34 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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Tatcha The Indigo Cream 35 ingredients
Tatcha The Silk Cream 34 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Tatcha The Indigo Cream 35 ingredients
Tatcha The Silk Cream 34 ingredients
Water • Squalane • Dimethicone • Propanediol • Glycerin • Diisostearyl Malate • Oryza Sativa Bran Wax • Behenyl Alcohol • Camellia Sinensis Leaf • Indigofera Tinctoria Leaf Extract • Polygonum Tinctorium Leaf/Stem Extract • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Sophora Japonica Flower Extract • Oryza Sativa Germ Oil • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Inositol • Sericin • Tetrasodium Tetracarboxymethyl Naringeninchalcone • Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sorbitan Tristearate • Trihydroxystearin • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Beheneth-20 • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Ethylhexylglycerin • Butylene Glycol • Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Sodium Acrylate/Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Dimethylacrylamide Crosspolymer • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77891 • CI 77820 • CI 77015
Water • Camellia Sinensis Leaf • Glycerin • Propanediol • Cyclopentasiloxane • Squalane • Isononyl Isononanoate • Inositol • Sericin • Hydrolyzed Silk • Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein • Rubus Ellipticus Root Extract • Oryza Sativa Germ Oil • Panax Ginseng Root Extract • Royal Jelly Extract • Thymus Serpyllum Extract • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Sorbitan Stearate • Behenyl Alcohol • Stearic Acid • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate • Batyl Alcohol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Arginine • Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate • Carbomer • Xanthan Gum • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Sodium Hyaluronate • Parfum • Butylene Glycol • Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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.
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 WaterTatcha The Indigo Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Tatcha The Silk Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualaneTatcha The Indigo Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Tatcha The Silk Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolTatcha The Indigo Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Tatcha The Silk Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 GlycerinTatcha The Indigo Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Tatcha The Silk Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
A type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
Behenyl Alcohol is usually derived from the fats in vegetable oils.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholTatcha The Indigo Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Tatcha The Silk Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf is the leaf of the tea plant. These leaves are used to make white, oolong, green, and black tea.
Tea leaves have many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea (green tea, white tea, oolong, black tea) and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis LeafTatcha The Indigo Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Tatcha The Silk Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Oryza Sativa Germ Oil is an oil expressed from the germs of rice kernels.
Germs are not bacteria but rather a part of rice kernel that allows new plants to germinate.
Like other plant oils, this can help nourish the skin. The germ of rice is rich in oils, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and protein.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about the benefits of rice extract.
Learn more about Oryza Sativa Germ OilTatcha The Indigo Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
Tatcha The Silk Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Inositol is a sugar alcohol naturally found in the human body. Our bodies use this ingredient in the process of growing new cells.
Studies show inositol to be a key component for keratinocyte growth.
Keratinocytes make up the majority of the outermost layer of skin. These cells protect our skin from UV exposure, infection, and help keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient is also considered a humectant. Humectants help hydrate the skin by drawing moisture to it.
Learn more about InositolTatcha The Indigo Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Tatcha The Silk Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
We don't have a description for Sericin.
Tatcha The Indigo Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Tatcha The Silk Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 HyaluronateTatcha The Indigo Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
Tatcha The Silk Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
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 The Indigo Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
Tatcha The Silk Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Tatcha The Indigo Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
Tatcha The Silk Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
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 The Indigo Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
Tatcha The Silk Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.
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