Enriched with natural Japanese ingredients and centred around timeless rituals, the best Tatcha products are a true treat to the skin and promise to unlock your inner glow. Our beauty team can indeed attest to their nourishing powers, having tried shelves worth of formulas, each - but these are the nine we love above all others.
Since making its debut back in 2009, Tatcha has gone on to make waves in the skincare scene thanks to its lineup of luxurious, quality formulas that are designed to work with the skin, rather than against it. With each formula crafted in Tokyo, the brand boasts some of the best cleansers and best face moisturisers on the market. In fact, the Tatcha Dewy Skin Cream has gone on to become a firm favourite in not one, but two of our digital beauty writers' own routines.
For those new to the brand or wondering which formulas to invest in, we're here to act as your 'try before you buy' service as we reveal our nine favourite products that the brand has to offer. Now is also the perfect time to shop, as the brand is offering 25% off, site-wide as part of their Black Friday beauty deals...
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The best Tatcha products, chosen by our beauty team
Due to their luxurious, quality formulas, Tatcha products tend to boast investment-worthy price tags. So, that said, we made it our mission to test a full skincare regime from the brand in order to scout out the very best buys that deserve a spot in your very own routine. Without further ado, these are the 9 products we've hailed the crème de la crème.
RRP: £67
Reviewed by: Naomi Jamieson and Sennen Prickett
Naomi: "It's no exaggeration when I say that I'm in love with the moisturiser. As someone with dry skin, I crave a dewy, hydrated finish to my complexion, which this cream delivers in abundance. The texture is thick and luxurious, but a little really goes a long way. I find that just one small scoop with the cute gold spatula is enough to coat my entire face and neck, and it spreads and melts into the skin beautifully. As for the benefits, it's blend of Okinawa algae, hyaluronic acid and Japanese purple rice leaves my skin looking so radiant, glassy and fresh, a finish that glows through my makeup too, without causing any piling or separation of my foundation and other cream products. Since using it, my face has never looked so hydrated, nor felt so plump and smooth."
Buy if: You have dry skin or you're wanting a complexion with a dewy finish
Avoid if: You typically avoid a luminous finish on the skin, or have an oily-prone complexion
RRP: £67
Reviewed by: Sennen Prickett and Naomi Jamieson
Sennen: "I wish someone had caught my reaction on camera when I first applied this cream. The silkiness of it quite literally took me aback, I've never tried a moisturiser so luxurious. I loved the immediate cooling sensation on the skin, which is such a treat when applied first thing in the morning. I found it deeply hydrated my skin whilst remaining incredibly lightweight, making it great for those with oily or combination complexions. As for absorption, it sunk in pretty quickly but still left my skin with a softly luminous finish that's reminiscent of its Dewy Skin cream sister."
Naomi: "As someone with sensitive and dry skin, I love the water cream for a quick and lightweight boost of hydration. It feels so cooling and soothing, and as the name suggests, its almost watery consistency makes it perfect for the summertime."
Buy if: You have oily or combination skin and are on the hunt for a lightweight moisturiser that won't clog pores
Avoid if: You have dry skin in need of intense hydration
RRP: £123
Reviewed by: Fiona McKim and Sennen Prickett
Fiona: "It’s rare to find a moisturiser that offers such an effective moisture hit without a heavy feel. But if anyone can do it, Tatcha can. This brand creates elegant and refined skincare textures like no other. In The Silk Cream’s case, that means a supremely light, slightly bouncy, refreshing feel that melts like a watery lotion into the skin. It still did the job hydration-wise though. I tested this while experiencing a particularly irritating bout of retinol flaking, and it comforted and quenched my sad, sandpaper-like skin beautifully."
Buy if: You're looking for a lightweight, yet nourishing moisturiser designed with mature skin in mind
Avoid if: You're prioritising hydration over firming and plumping the skin
RRP: £86
Reviewed by: Sennen Prickett and Naomi Jamieson
Sennen: "Believe me when I tell you this cream changed the game of my skincare routine, especially throughout the winter months. My skin has become fairly sensitive and irritable over recent years, which has made finding products that work for me quite a challenge. That's where this treatment came into the mix. Designed for those sensitive skin, it's no surprise that my skin lapped up this richly nourishing formula. It intensely hydrated my complexion overnight, without clogging my pores, causing breakouts or inflammation - tick, tick, tick. I also struggled with spouts of dermatitis around my mouth region during colder weather, however this formula helped keep it at bay. In all honesty, I find it hard to fault anything about this product, but if I had to be extremely picky, I wish this pot had the brand's iconic spatula holder on its lid."
Buy if: You're someone with sensitive, irritable skin or you're seeking intense overnight hydration
Avoid if: I literally don't have any reasons for you to avoid this gem
RRP: £48
Reviewed by: Sennen Prickett and Naomi Jamieson
Sennen: "This mist is ultra-fine, so much so that you almost can't feel it gracing your skin. However, that's not to say that the results aren't shown in full force. I found this spritz left my skin with an enviable, ethereal glow after each and every use. It works great as an instant hydration boost throughout the day, but I found it to be most beneficial when used as the finishing touch to my makeup - melting it together for a seamless complexion, while imparting a gorgeous healthy glow."
Buy if: You want to add a luminous glow to your complexion or to hydrate your skin throughout the day
Avoid if: You prefer a matte finish
RRP: £64
Reviewed by: Sennen Prickett
Sennen: "Immediately upon application, this eye cream instantly brightened my under-eye region and left it with a hydrated, luminous glow. Importantly, I noted how my makeup seamlessly applied over the top of the eye cream, instead of pilling like others I've previously tried. I find my under-eyes are quite dry so easily crease when wearing concealer, so this formula is great for hydrating the skin before applying makeup. You also get a lot of product inside. The pot and spatula can be quite fiddly, that said, I do love the spatula's raised and rounded design, which helps delicately apply it underneath the eye."
Buy if: Dark circles are one of your main skin concerns and you're wanting to give your eyes an awakened appearance
Avoid if: You struggle with fiddly products
RRP: £27
Reviewed by: Sennen Prickett
Sennen: "I'm a huge fan of lip masks so I was very intrigued to try Tatcha's offering. I was unsurprised to find a deeply hydrating formula nestled inside this nifty little pot. It's definitely more of a mask formula rather than balm, gliding onto the lips and coating them with a nourishing protective layer, that works great to repair dryness and flakiness overnight as you sleep. I must note, you don't get a lot in a pot, so I tend to only apply it in my evening routine to make it last longer. That said, a little does go a long way - and that's coming from someone who usually tends to excessively slather their lip balms on."
Buy if: Your lips are in need of serious hydrating TLC
Avoid if: You tend to generously slather your pout in lip balm
RRP: £63
Reviewed by: Aleesha Badkar
Aleesha: "I am always on the hunt for any products that will quench my perpetually dry skin so my skincare routine is never without a mist or essence, and Tatcha's skincare boosting The Essence is up there with my favourites. A very thin formula that essentially like a water, it gets to work quickly, absorbing into the skin in seconds and easing any areas of dehydration, leaving a soft and fresh finish in its wake. A dream to layer skincare over, it creates the essential building blocks for a strong skincare regimen."
Buy if: You're wanting to target signs of premature ageing
Avoid if: You have very dry skin
RRP: £65
Reviewed by: Naomi Jamieson
Naomi: "I love a glowy makeup look and Tatcha's Silk Sunscreen delivers the perfect sheer and radiant base, whilst also offering SPF50 protection. The formula itself is slightly tinted, which works to subtly even skin tone. I find it wears beautifully under foundation, without feeling sticky or claggy, but equally, it looks great on its own - for when you just want a fresh, dewy look."
Buy if: You're on the hunt for a subtle tinted sunscreen that applies well underneath makeup
Avoid if: You prefer a matte finish
How we tested the best Tatcha products
When it came to testing the best Tatcha products, we collectively spent the last few months putting the formulas to the ultimate test. We made sure to try our hand at a full skincare routine of products, with a plethora of picks from a number of their ranges. We also tested the buys on our different skin types to see how they fared, for example Naomi has fairly dry skin, whereas Sennen has sensitive combination skin.
When reviewing each product, we made sure to take the following factors into consideration, in order to see which buys came out on top as being worthwhile to part ways with your money for.
- Ease of application
- Finish on the skin
- Results
- Price
- Ingredients
- Amount of product
Your Tatcha FAQs, answered
What is Tatcha's best product?
The answer to this question is mainly down to your own personal preferences and skin needs. That said, Tatcha is mostly known for its popular lineup of moisturising creams, including the famous Dewy Skin Cream, Water Cream and Silk Cream.
While the brand is behind many other gems, of which feature in this guide, we must give honourable mentions to other formulas that impressed us but didn't quite make the cut. For those looking for a quality cleanser, the Matcha Cleanser and Indigo Cleansing Balm are great options that effectively cleanse the complexion of dirt, makeup and impurities.
If you're on the hunt for a kind-to-skin retinol alternative, the Silk Serum is definitely one to have on your radar as it boasts similar results to a retinol, without causing irritation - even on sensitive skin types.Additionally, the Texture Tonic makes one of the best toners for those with oily skin types - without stripping it of all its moisture.
Are Tatcha products suitable for mature skin?
Adorning white packaging, Tatcha's Silk range is designed specifically for those with mature skin in mind. This line makes home to the likes of a moisturiser, cleanser, retinol alternative and face polish, which work to firm, plump and smooth lines on the complexion. However, the rest of the brand's offering can also be incorporated into your routine to address other skin concerns - such as oily, dry or sensitive skin types.
What celebrities use Tatcha products?
It's not just our beauty team who rave about Tatcha, the brand has also amassed a fair few A-lister fans over the years. Harper's Bazaar reported that Jennifer Aniston posted to her Instagram story, revealing that she uses The Serum Stick. This pocket-sized serum is packed full of hydration and designed to blur the appearance of fine lines and minimise makeup creasing - in fact, our Digital Beauty Writer, Naomi is also a fan of the formula in question. Posting to her Shop My page, Meghan Markle also hailed the Serum Stick, as well as the iconic Dewy Skin Cream, as some of her skincare favourites.
