Tower 28 Beauty SOS Daily Balancing Gel Cleanser Versus Tatcha The Indigo Cleansing Balm Moisturizing Makeup Remover
Updated on March 24, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Tower 28 Beauty SOS Daily Balancing Gel Cleanser 19 ingredients
Tatcha The Indigo Cleansing Balm Moisturizing Makeup Remover 24 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Tower 28 Beauty SOS Daily Balancing Gel Cleanser 19 ingredients
Tatcha The Indigo Cleansing Balm Moisturizing Makeup Remover 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Magnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Algin
Masking
Achillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
Skin ConditioningSapindus Mukorossi Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Copper Gluconate
Skin ConditioningWater, Decyl Glucoside, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Niacinamide, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Chlorphenesin, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Algin, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Sapindus Mukorossi Peel Extract, Panthenol, Copper Gluconate
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate
EmulsifyingSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningIndigofera Tinctoria Extract
MaskingPolygonum Tinctorium Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventOryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate, Synthetic Wax, Polyethylene, Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate, Water, Pentylene Glycol, Indigofera Tinctoria Extract, Polygonum Tinctorium Leaf/Stem Extract, Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate, Butylene Glycol, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Propanediol, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Tin Oxide, Mica, CI 77891
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Ingredient Ratings
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Tower 28 Beauty SOS Daily Balancing Gel Cleanser 19 ingredients
Tatcha The Indigo Cleansing Balm Moisturizing Makeup Remover 24 ingredients
Reviews
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Tower 28 Beauty SOS Daily Balancing Gel Cleanser 19 ingredients
Love, love this cleanser - it’s gentle and has kept a lot of painful acne at bay (though I still get hormonal acne from time to time). This is my second repurchase. The only downside is, don’t drop the bottle or the pump won’t work as well.
The Tower 28 SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray is great for calming redness and irritation. It’s lightweight, fragrance free, and really gentle, which makes it perfect for my acne prone skin. I like how refreshing it feels, and the fine mist makes it super easy to use. It’s not super hydrating, so you’ll need a moisturizer with it, but it does what it claims soothes and supports your skin. Definitely Show more
Tatcha The Indigo Cleansing Balm Moisturizing Makeup Remover 24 ingredients
Nice hydrating makeup removing cleansing balm that doesn’t feel too oily.
Absolutely TERRIBLE!!! I bought the entire Tatcha regime unfortunately....for way too much $$$. ..This Indigo Cleansing Balm is one of the worst products I have ever used, as I literally used it 1x and a few hours later huge cystic acne began to appear on my chin, forehead and behind my ear!! This was insane 😳 because I never break out like that maybe a few times a year I could have a pimple on my Show more
