Tata Harper didn’t just start a brand — she bought a farm. A 1,200-acre one in Vermont.
The real kicker? She’s a chemical engineer. She formulated every single product in that barn because she couldn’t find clean skincare that actually worked after her stepfather’s cancer scare. No white coats, just dirt and beakers.
This is the Resurfacing Serum. $128 for 30ml. The claim? To exfoliate without irritation. A tall order for my reactive skin.
PHA & BHA Blend
Gentler acids that work on the surface and in the pore.
No Synthetics
Zero fillers, artificial fragrances, or GMOs — a Tata Harper non-negotiable.
High Concentration
Over 20 active botanicals. Not just a drop of aloe for the marketing.
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It’s a farm-to-face cocktail. The hero is Tamarind PHA — a sugar-derived acid that’s slower, so it doesn’t sting. They ferment pomegranate enzymes on-site.
- Tamarind PHA: Gently dissolves dead skin cells, no sting
- Willow Bark BHA: Gets into pores to clear gunk
- Pomegranate Enzymes: Brightens like a natural bleach
- Bitter Orange: Tightens pores, feels instantly refreshing
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The texture is wild — like a thin, sticky honey. Absorbs in 15 seconds, leaves a tacky film. Not silky. You feel the raw plant power.
Week 2, my skin was softer but I got two tiny purges. Not a breakout — just grit coming up. It was working, just not as politely as I’d hoped.
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After a month, my texture was gone. Pores looked vacuumed. But redness? Unchanged. This isn’t a calming serum. It’s a worker bee.
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It delivers on its one job brilliantly. You’re paying for the farm, the engineering, and a no-compromise clean formula. Not for the faint of wallet.