The Matcha Cleanse Daily Clarifying Gel Cleanser

Tatcha The Matcha Cleanse is the gel wash for skin that gets shiny by noon and watches its foundation slide off. It clears out congested pores and takes oil down a level without leaving skin dry, so what you put on afterwards has a matte, even canvas to sit on.

What it actually does

• Decongests pores. Willow bark and coix seed act as botanical alternatives to BHA — Tatcha says they clear pores, smooth the look of skin and rebalance oil.
• Controls shine for the day. The brand's framing is that managing oil is what cuts makeup slip and extends wear, rather than the cleanser mattifying on its own.
• Calms visible redness. Japanese Kyo-Matcha brings antioxidants that, per Tatcha, are known to settle redness.
• Supports the barrier. Japanese mugwort behaves like a ceramide in the formula.
• Doesn't dry skin out. It's soap-free and non-stripping, built for use twice a day.
• Texture: a gel that lathers up into a light, cool foam.
• Formula notes: fragrance-free in practice — under one percent synthetic fragrance — cruelty-free, and made without parabens, phthalates, mineral oil or SLS and SLES sulfates.

Brand-reported results

Tatcha's expert-graded testing: on 40 panelists, 90% showed a visible drop in pore appearance after one use. On a separate group of 36 panelists, 97% showed better makeup wear at the eight-hour mark and 91% showed sustained shine control. These are the brand's own study figures; individual results vary.

How to use

1. Wet hands, wet face, then massage the gel over skin.
2. Work it into a foam — it changes texture as you lather.
3. Rinse off completely.
4. Twice a day is the intended rhythm: morning and before bed.

Is it right for you?

Questions

Does it contain real salicylic acid?

No — Tatcha uses botanical alternatives to BHA instead, specifically willow bark and coix seed, for the pore-clearing and oil-rebalancing effect.

Can I use it every day without drying my skin?

That's the design brief: soap-free and non-stripping, for use morning and night. Tatcha specifically frames it as clarifying without the drying that usually comes with oil control.

Why does a cleanser talk about makeup wear?

Because oil under your base is what makes it slide and break up during the day. By bringing oil levels down and leaving a matte surface, the cleanser gives foundation something stable to grip — Tatcha calls it priming the skin for makeup.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability.

Payment and returns?

Credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets — no cash on delivery. Returns cover defective, damaged or expired items only, reported within 1 day of delivery, with refunds issued to the original payment method within 15–30 days.