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Tatcha Pure One Step Camellia Cleansing Oil for skin with dark spots

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Tatcha Pure One Step Camellia Cleansing Oil

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  • AverageNormal Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

Works for skin with dark spots; other pre-cleansers fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dark spots: hyperpigmentation, sun spots, and uneven skin tone. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Offers moderate suitability for your normal skin, as rice bran oil and camellia japonica seed oil provide emollient action, but it lacks a wider range of ingredients for optimal results.
  • The cleansing agents like Cetyl Ethylhexanoate and hydrating ingredients like Glycerin offer general cleansing and hydration benefits, which are supportive but not directly targeted for your pigmentation concerns.
  • The safety profile is excellent for your normal skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing ingredients like Camellia Japonica Seed Oil.

How to apply

  • Use this makeup remover as part of your PM routine every evening to melt away makeup and impurities.
  • Apply this makeup remover as the first step of your evening routine before using your regular cleanser.
  • Gently massage the makeup remover onto your face using circular motions, then rinse thoroughly with water.
  • For the best results , apply the makeup remover directly to dry skin to help break down makeup effortlessly.
  • Avoid the immediate eye area and do a patch test before your first use to ensure your skin feels comfortable.

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 5.5k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this oil cleanser is highly regarded for its ability to effectively remove makeup and sunscreen, leaving skin feeling hydrated and soft. It is frequently described as gentle and suitable for sensitive skin, offering a luxurious experience. Some users, particularly those with acne-prone or oily skin, have reported breakouts, and a moderate number of users experienced temporary eye irritation or blurring.

Highlights

  • Effective makeup removal Mostly Mentioned
    • “melts away waterproof mascara”
    • “dissolves sunscreen instantly”
    • “removes heavy foundation”
    • “takes off everything”
  • Hydrating and non-stripping Mostly Mentioned
    • “leaves skin soft”
    • “never feels tight”
    • “moisturizing finish”
    • “silky smooth skin”
  • Gentle on skin Often Mentioned
    • “great for sensitive skin”
    • “no stinging”
    • “calming redness”
  • Luxurious texture Often Mentioned
    • “spa-like experience”
    • “light botanical scent”
    • “rich but not heavy”
    • “glides on smoothly”
  • High price point Often Mentioned
    • “very expensive”
    • “pricey for a cleanser”
    • “luxury splurge”
    • “hard to justify cost”
  • Clean rinse Sometimes Noted
    • “emulsifies completely”
    • “no oily residue”
    • “rinses clean with water”
    • “no film left behind”
  • Eye irritation Sometimes Noted
    • “cloudy vision”
    • “blurry eyes”
    • “film over eyes”
    • “stings my eyes”
  • Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “cystic acne flare-up”
    • “clogged my pores”
    • “caused tiny bumps”
    • “broke me out”
  • Packaging issues Rarely Noted
    • “pump leaks oil”
    • “dispenses too much product”
    • “bottle tips over easily”
    • “messy pump”
  • Scent dislike Rarely Noted
    • “smell is too strong”
    • “perfume scent”
    • “fragrance irritated me”

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Questions and answers

How well does Tatcha Camellia Cleansing Oil work for skin with dark spots?

This cleansing oil works moderately well for skin with dark spots because ingredients like glycerin and rice bran oil help keep skin hydrated and soft, but it lacks the targeted brightening ingredients needed for optimal results on dark spots.

Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2011

Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for skin with dark spots?

Rice bran oil and camellia japonica seed oil make this cleanser work for your skin by providing soothing and softening benefits, though dark spots need a makeup remover with targeted brightening ingredients.

Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2011

What does Camellia Seed Oil do for skin with dark spots?

Camellia Seed Oil helps keep skin soft and smooth while supporting skin barrier function and moisture retention. It is unlikely to cause irritation and works well to improve overall skin feel.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2007

What does Rice Bran Oil do for skin with dark spots?

Rice bran oil helps fade dark spots and brightens your skin tone while keeping it soft and smooth. Clinical studies show that rice-derived ingredients help reduce unwanted pigment and improve overall radiance.

Journal of Food Biochemistry, 2022Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for skin with dark spots?

This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your cleanser, or as a weekly makeup remover and cleanser step. Skin with dark spots needs products that include targeted brightening ingredients and a wider range of supportive actives for optimal results.

Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this cleanser before applying retinol in your evening routine. It is very gentle on your skin, but addressing dark spots effectively needs a cleanser that also includes brightening ingredients like vitamin C or niacinamide.

How often should I use this cleanser?

You can use this makeup remover in the evening as the first step of your routine. It is very gentle on your skin, but because it does not target dark spots, this skin type needs a product that includes targeted brightening ingredients.

Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for skin with dark spots?

This cleanser is unlikely to cause breakouts for skin with dark spots, as complaints of breakouts are low and it contains soothing ingredients like camellia japonica seed oil with an excellent safety profile. To effectively manage dark spots, this skin type needs products formulated with targeted brightening ingredients like vitamin c, niacinamide, or alpha arbutin.

Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (alcohol).

What the research says

  • A rice bran oil nanoemulsion formulated using low energy methods showed low irritation potential in vitro and improved skin moisture while maintaining normal skin pH in human volunteers during in vivo assessments.

    Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2011

  • Camellia japonica oil activated the human COL1A2 promoter, induced type I procollagen synthesis, inhibited matrix metalloproteinase-1 activity, and reduced trans-epidermal water loss without inducing adverse reactions in human skin.

    Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2007

  • A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

  • Liquid crystalline emulsions formulated with camellia seed oil and four different surfactant combinations reduced transepidermal water loss and increased skin hydration without causing skin irritation, with the formulation containing Lecinol S-10 and Tween 80 demonstrating the best clinical results.

    Scientific Reports, 2023

  • Nanoencapsulation of rice bran oil in a hydrogel prevented UVB-induced ear edema by 60% and reduced protein carbonylation and NF-κB nuclear translocation by 81% and 87%, respectively, in mice compared to a control hydrogel.

    European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2015

  • Topical green tea extract significantly improved clinical symptoms, tear breakup times, and meibomian gland health compared to standard treatment in patients with dry eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.

    Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017

  • Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2009

  • An anti-acne hydrogel containing Aloe barbadensis, Garcinia mangostana, and Camellia sinensis extracts showed superior antiacne and antiblotch activities compared to 1% clindamycin gel in sixty subjects with mild-moderate acne.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019

  • The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

  • Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001

  • Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012

  • Treatment with lipid algae extract reduced the level of oxidized proteins in human keratinocytes and stratum corneum skin cells.

    Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 2004

  • Topical astaxanthin-loaded algae extract hydrogel and lipogel formulations exhibited the highest antioxidant activity and successful in vitro release, suggesting their potential as anti-aging formulations.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019

  • Antarctic marine algae extracts increased cell viability, protected against inflammation, and enhanced the barrier integrity of human intestinal and keratinocyte cell lines damaged by lipopolysaccharide or ultraviolet radiation.

    Marine Drugs, 2022

Why other pre-cleansers fit skin with dark spots better

  • A topical antioxidant serum significantly reduced air pollution-induced skin pigmentation and proinflammatory gene expression ex vivo, and improved skin aging signs in 40 healthy adult females after 90 days of daily use.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

Ingredients

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Rice Bran Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquicaprylate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Algae Extract, Water, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Behenate Eicosadioate

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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