Tatcha The Matcha Cleanse for skin with dark spots
Matcha Green Tea
Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate
Saccharomyces Rice Ferment Filtrate
Willow Bark ExtractAverage
- AverageNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for skin with dark spots; other 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 cleansing for your normal skin due to sodium lauroyl aspartate and glycerin, which help remove impurities while maintaining hydration.
- While Saccharomyces Rice Ferment Filtrate and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract provide general hydration and antioxidant benefits, they do not specifically target your main goal of pigmentation.
- The product is safe for your normal skin, with no risks of irritation from harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- You can use this cleanser AM and PM every single day. Start slowly 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Apply this cleanser as the first step in your morning routine or the second step in your evening routine. Follow it with toner and moisturizer.
- Massage a small amount of cleanser gently onto your face using circular motions. Rinse well with lukewarm water and pat dry.
- For the best results, apply your cleanser directly to wet skin to help wash away dirt. Make sure your face is clean before you begin.
- Avoid getting the cleanser in your eyes. Always do a quick patch test before using the product for the very first time.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 1.0k+ reviewsThis daily gel cleanser is widely praised by users with oily and combination skin for its ability to deeply purify pores and control shine without stripping the moisture barrier. A significant number of users report frustration with the runny consistency and leaky packaging, and those with dry or sensitive skin occasionally experience tightness or breakouts. This summary is based on a very large amount of data and should definitely be taken into account.
Highlights
Non-stripping cleanse Mostly Mentioned
- “clean without stripping”
- “leaves skin soft”
- “doesn't feel tight”
- “gentle daily favorite”
Poor packaging design Mostly Mentioned
- “leaks easily”
- “pours out uncontrollably”
- “bad packaging”
- “cap gets messy”
Balances oil Often Mentioned
- “dries up oil”
- “keeps skin hydrated”
- “preventing oil production”
- “shine-free skin”
Runny consistency Often Mentioned
- “texture is quite watery”
- “very thin gel”
- “spilled out”
- “wastes product”
Pleasant texture Sometimes Noted
- “super foamy lather”
- “beautiful lather”
- “refreshing foam”
- “smells amazing”
Pore decongestion Sometimes Noted
- “tightens the pores”
- “decongests pores”
- “pores looked smaller”
- “smooths skin texture”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “overpriced”
- “expensive for a cleanser”
- “tad on the expensive side”
- “not worth the money”
Makeup priming Rarely Noted
- “makeup applies better”
- “reduces makeup slip-off”
- “primes skin”
- “better makeup wear”
Breakouts & irritation Rarely Noted
- “caused breakouts”
- “little red bumps”
- “wrecked skin barrier”
- “stings my face”
Drying for some Rarely Noted
- “felt a bit tight”
- “not for dry skin”
- “drying on drier days”
- “stripped my skin”
Sources: lovi.care, sephora.co.uk, kohls.com, ulta.com, walmart.com, spacenk.com, and more
Questions and answers
How well does Tatcha The Matcha Cleanse work for skin with dark spots?
Tatcha The Matcha Cleanse is an average fit for skin with dark spots because while it cleanses and hydrates safely, it lacks ingredients that specifically target pigmentation. Skin with dark spots needs products that address pigmentation concerns with high-quality ingredients like niacinamide and ceramides.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for skin with dark spots?
This cleanser works for your skin because glycerin and sodium lauroyl aspartate remove impurities while maintaining hydration, but it lacks specific ingredients to target dark spots. Cleansers that fit this skin best need high-quality ingredients like niacinamide and ceramides to effectively address pigmentation while providing gentle cleansing and hydration.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Matcha Green Tea do for skin with dark spots?
Matcha Green Tea helps fade dark spots and even out skin tone by slowing down melanin production and calming oxidative stress. This ingredient is unlikely to irritate most skin types while working to brighten areas with excess pigment.
What does Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate do for skin with dark spots?
Sodium lauroyl aspartate is a gentle cleansing ingredient that is unlikely to irritate sensitive areas while you treat dark spots. A product of this type needs brightening ingredients like vitamin C or niacinamide to help fade dark spots and keep your skin smooth and even.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for skin with dark spots?
This cleanser goes in your morning and evening routine as the first cleansing step, or the second step after makeup removal at night. It safely washes away impurities while keeping your skin hydrated, though a cleanser for dark spots also needs targeted brightening ingredients to help fade discoloration.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser in your routine before applying retinol, as it is safe and unlikely to irritate your skin. A cleanser for dark spots also needs targeted brightening ingredients like vitamin C or niacinamide to help fade discoloration.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this cleanser daily in the morning and evening as part of your regular routine. It is safe for your skin and helps remove impurities while keeping it hydrated, though a product for this skin also needs ingredients that specifically target dark spots.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for skin with dark spots?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on your skin, as it has a very low risk of irritation and features a gentle formula. To better care for skin with dark spots, a product of this type needs targeted brightening ingredients and antioxidants that specifically help fade discoloration.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cleanser on the body and around the eyes, as it is safe for your skin with no risks of irritation. However, because skin is very thin around the eyes and varies in thickness across body regions, cleansers for these areas need soothing and hydrating ingredients like glycerin and gentle cleansers to avoid dryness.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (alcohol).
What the research says
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, 2017Daily application of Galactomyces ferment filtrate-containing skin products for 12 months significantly and cumulatively reversed 11-year facial skin aging parameters of wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, and roughness, and increased skin hydration in 86 female volunteers.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023A botanical face cleanser with hops and willow bark extract continuously reduced skin sebum levels without reactive seborrhea after treatment in 21 healthy volunteers compared to a sodium laureth sulfate cleanser, with neither cleanser causing skin irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Topical 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, 2017Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2009An 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, 2019Daily application of a cream containing niosomes loaded with purple glutinous rice extract in 20 human volunteers for 28 days resulted in a significant decrease in melanin index and skin roughness by -14.05% and -9.95%, and increases in skin hydration and elastic recovery by +48.73% and +35.98% compared to initial values.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020The iontophoretic delivery of hyaluronic acid nanogel-loaded Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate significantly reduced advanced glycation end products and mitigated skin stiffening in an ex vivo skin tissue glycation model.
International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2025Red rice extract suppressed UVB-induced inflammation and skin aging in human skin fibroblasts by inhibiting the MAPK signaling pathway, leading to decreased NF-kappa B and AP-1 activation, reduced ECM degradation, and increased ECM synthesis compared to UVB-irradiated controls.
Natural Product Communications, 2016Bioactive lipid nanocarriers co-loaded with willow bark or ivy leaf extracts and UV-filters provided pronounced UVA photoprotection up to an SPF-equivalent value of 13 and a maximum in vivo skin hydration effect of 97% when prepared with pomegranate oil.
Nanomaterials, 2022A topical serum containing 0.5% salicin applied twice daily reduced visible signs of skin aging, including wrinkles and tactile roughness, in 30 female subjects over 12 weeks compared to baseline.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2010A novel emulsion containing niacinamide, lens esculenta seed extract, and white willow bark extract effectively improved acne, blackheads, and conspicuous facial pores in 30 subjects with oily skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Why other cleansers fit skin with dark spots better
Niacinamide significantly decreased hyperpigmentation and increased skin lightness compared with vehicle alone after 4 weeks of use in women by inhibiting melanosome transfer.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate, Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Lauryl Glycol Carboxylate, Saccharomyces Rice Ferment Filtrate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Willow Bark Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Carbonate, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alcohol, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Yellow 5 Ci 19140, Blue 1 Ci 42090
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.
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