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| Review | Tatcha The Dewy Serum Resurfacing and Plumping Treatment

If you're a long-time reader, you'll know that I LOVE dewy skin! It might be my dry skin but I'm constantly coveting the glow! I was a huge fan of the Tatcha Dewy Skin Cream when it first came out, you can read my full review here. I was beyond excited to see them finally release a serum to pair with the cream. I had high expectations for this formula and let me tell you, it doesn't disappoint!

Tatcha The Dewy Serum Resurfacing and Plumping Treatment Review

The Tatcha The Dewy Serum Resurfacing and Plumping Treatment retails for $88.00 USD and is available at Sephora. This serum is housed in Tatcha's classic lavender packaging. The bottle is a lightweight plastic that doesn't feel as luxurious as it looks but it is very functional and great for travel. I took this serum with me on a recent trip and it traveled very well without breaking or leaking. The pump on this bottle is high quality and allows you to really control how much you dispense.

FORMULA

The serum has a very light vicious texture that isn't too runny but also not too thick, like a gel. It looks milky and when you apply it to the skin it very quickly absorbs but doesn't disappear into the skin. I really like this consistency because while most of it gets absorbed you can still feel a little bit of the serum on your skin and it feels like a big drink of water for your skin! It instantly hydrates and plumps your skin! Even when your skin is feeling and looking extremely dry and dehydrated, this formula delivers instant dryness relief and makes the skin look incredibly healthy!

You can immediately see the difference in your skin after applying this serum! Your complexion will have this instant all-over healthy glow but this formula doesn't contain any micas or shimmer particles. It just naturally gives your skin a healthy appearance and sheen. It brightens the skin really well, even when you feel your skin is looking very dull and you haven't been sleeping or taking care of yourself very well. This product gives you the look of naturally hydrated skin like you've been drinking lots of water, sleeping over eight hours, and you've just had your cup of coffee!

The dewy finish isn't greasy or glossy but it just looks really fresh, like you just got a facial! The dewy finish shines through sheer bases but the glowing finish isn't strong enough to come through with more satin or matte foundations. This serum works very much like a complexion booster, making the complexion look so good that you don't really want to cover it up. I like to just spot conceal and leave my skin to breathe and glow with the serum on.

The hydration that this serum provides is very long-lasting and keeps my skin feeling plump and hydrated throughout a long day under my makeup. After prolonged use, I noticed my skin is significantly softer, smoother, and it just tends to have a naturally healthy glow, even without the serum on! There are ingredients in this formula that help smooth the texture of the skin and plump out lines on the face. It is very noticeable after using the serum for a week straight or longer. I also notice that it helps increase the elasticity in my skin, giving my skin a really healthy bounce to it. This serum is really about the radiance and juiciness it provides for the skin, which I have not experienced with any other radiance serum.

INGREDIENTS

This formula is considered "clean" by Sephora's standards but may not be what you consider a "clean formula". If a clean formula is what you seek, I would recommend doing further research on this formula to determine if it is right for you. Here is the full ingredients list:

Saccharomyces/Camellia Sinensis Leaf/Cladosiphon Okamuranus/Rice Ferment Filtrate*, Glycerin, Propanediol, Aqua/Water/Eau, Squalane, Glyceryl Stearate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Behenyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Stearyl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Betaphycus Gelatinum Extract, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Polyglyceryl-10 Eicosanedioate/Tetradecanedioate, Cellulose Gum, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Disodium Phosphate, Potassium Phosphate, Disodium Edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Alcohol, Parfum/Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol.

Some ingredients to highlight are:

Lactic Acid in Hadasei-3™ - Lactic acid is a very gentle acid that supports natural skin surface turnover and smooths the look of fine lines and texture. Hadasei-3 is Tatcha's proprietary complex of Japanese superfoods that also contains lactic acid and other gentle AHAs.

Hyaluronic Acid - The main ingredient of this hydrating serum, hyaluronic acid, naturally replenishes moisture and is known to hold up to 1,000 times its molecular weight in water. This ingredient is what helps maintain moisture in your skin for hours and it helps plump the skin, making it very supple, fresh, and elastic.

Squalane Derived from Sugarcane - Squalane is known to work as a humectant to seal in moisture and keep skin hydrated throughout the day. It is a very lightweight oil that doesn't clog pores but provides a ton of hydration and acts as an anti-inflammatory, soothing skin irritation and redness. It is also known to help reduce texture on the skin, smoothing and softening pores and surface texture. I believe Tatcha highlights that their squalane is derived from sugarcane because they want to emphasize that this is a vegan squalane, which originally was most popularly derived from animals.

Dimethicone - I'm typically not a fan of skincare products that use dimethicone because I feel like it's a cheap way to fake smoothing, pore-reducing, and wrinkle-reducing effects. It is why dimethicone is used so often in pore-filling primers because it immediately perfects the skin. This serum doesn't have a silicone-heave feel or a slippery feel that is normally associated with dimethicone. I don't mind it in this formula because I didn't notice it all and I wouldn't have guessed it was in this formula until I read the ingredients list. It also helps with prepping the skin for makeup, allowing base products to apply very evenly and smoothly.

Alcohol - I know many people dislike alcohol in their skincare because it is often associated with drying out the skin. While alcohol can be drying, it is often in a high enough content to dry the skin and this serum, in particular, seems to have very low alcohol content. I don't think this serum is drying at all and it is quite the opposite in my opinion. It is a very hydrating and nourishing formula despite the inclusion of alcohol.

Parfum/Fragrance - Fragrance in skincare can cause reactions in sensitive skin types, which is why I wanted to highlight it here. I don't find the fragrance in this product to be very strong at all but even its presence for some people may be too much for their sensitive skin to handle. In general, I have not had a reaction or breakouts due to the fragrance in this product but everyone's skin is different.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Only after about a week of consistent use, I was very impressed with this formula. This serum really delivers the results that it claims! This serum instantly hydrates and illuminates the skin, which is what I would expect from a product like this but this product really goes beyond that by plumping and smoothing the skin. The dewy radiance that this serum provides is so healthy, luscious, and fresh! I love the brightening and luminous effect that this serum provides. It makes me want to wear less makeup because my skin looks so healthy!

I love the dewy finish and long-lasting hydration of this formula. I have used many hyaluronic acid serums but I have not encountered one that offers such a pretty finish to my skin before. If you're just looking for long-lasting hydration, you can probably find a serum that costs less but the unique way this serum illuminates my skin makes it the winner above other hyaluronic acid serums! This serum makes me feel so pretty with very little effort. I can't recommend this formula enough! It really is worth the price and is a product I'm already purchased backup of this serum!

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| Review | Tatcha Dewy Skin Cream

I don't think I have been this excited about a skincare launch in a very long time! They had me at "dewy"! Dew me up, please! Never mind that this cream was designed for the talented Mario Dedivanovic (Kim Kardanshian's Makeup Artist), I was way more excited about the dewy factor! I love that Tatcha is getting into creating skincare products that are designed for makeup prep. The brand already has some amazing skincare products and I am always happy to try anything that will make my skin and makeup look better. I have very high hopes for this cream, so I am really hoping it doesn't fail me!

PRICE & PACKAGING

The Tatcha Dewy Skin Cream retails for $68.00 USD for 1.7 oz and is available at Sephora. This cream is luxuriously housed in a heavy purple plastic jar with a little gold spatula attached to the lid! How cute and innovative is that? The lid also has a locking mechanism, making the lid very secure and keeps the product from drying out or being exposed to the environment too much.

FINISH - ALONE

Inspired by their wildly popular Luminous Dewy Skin Mist, Tatcha designed this cream to hydrate and plump the skin for a healthy and dewy glow. It is also intended to be a makeup prep or moisturizing primer to give your skin a glow. The consistency of this cream is a thicker balmy texture but it doesn't feel at all heavy or greasy. It's a thick balmy gel-cream with a very subtle and light natural fragrance. One thing that I really appreciate about Tatcha products is their high quality and natural ingredients. The fragrance is not added but naturally derived from the combination of natural ingredients. I recommend using about a nickle-sized amount product and rub the cream between your palms before spreading it all over. The cream feels very soothing and cooling. It feels very hydrating like a splash of water on the skin. This cream gives your skin a very fresh and hydrated glow without any shimmer. The glow is very natural and dewy, as described by the product. It just offers a very hydrated and healthy-looking skin effect. Alone, this product doesn't a add whole lot more glow than an other moisturizer but where it really shines is under makeup as a primer!

FINISH - UNDER FOUNDATION

The balmy texture sits on top of the skin but I find this quite ideal for makeup application because it helps the foundation glide on the skin and blend into the skin easier. Because of my dry skin, I have been having a difficult time with prepping and priming my skin for foundation. I have been having a issue with foundation sitting on top of my skin and emphasizing texture. To remedy this, I have an elaborate prepping routine that includes a hydrating mist, followed by a hydrating serum, then a layer of illuminating oil, and finally an illuminating primer to add more glow and smooth out the texture off my skin. This cream actually does it all in one step! It's not the exact same effect, my elaborate routine offers a lot more glow and hydration because of the inclusion of an oil but this cream offers a beautiful glowing effect under makeup that will leave you stunned! What I mean is the finish is even better than I had imagined!

This cream transforms your foundation! It creates what can only be described as a "surreal skin" effect. This effect is also often known as "expensive skin", it is almost a creamy, plush, and softly glossy skin. Think a Glossier brand campaign and you'll know what I mean. This healthy, flawless, glowing skin is often quite difficult to achieve and I have only seen this effect and finish on my skin from three of the most expensive foundations I own. This cream seems to transform my other foundations into this lush texture and makes it sit on my skin significantly better. My foundation looks more even, my skin's texture appears much smoother, and the soft glossy sheen is so insanely beautiful! To be honest, I was expecting this cream to be a nice moisturizer but I didn't expect it to do this much for my makeup! This cream transforms even satin finish foundations to a fresh and dewy foundation. This is a dream cream for dry skin types like me! I often find even satin finish foundations to be too matte for me and I often mix in oils and illuminators to add more glow to my foundation.

Above I am wearing the Tatcha Dewy Skin Cream as a primer, however I do have somthing extra glossy on my cheeks. This is not from the cream but you can still see how fresh my complexion looks.

This cream works differently on different types of foundations. I find that it is ideal for cream and liquid foundation. When used with my Tom Ford Traceless Touch Cushion Foundation (review here), I found that it actually made the foundation harder to blend into the skin and actually made the foundation a bit patchy. It also moved the foundation around too much. This might be because cushion foundations are often heavily water-based and meant to fuse with the skin and with the layer of balmy moisture on the skin, it was unable to, so it moved around a lot. I tried to use it again under my La Mer Luminous Cushion Foundation (review here) and I used a bit less, massaging most of it into the skin. Still, the cushion did not fuse with this cream as well and moved around quite a bit. However, using less product and making sure there wasn't too much of it sitting on the skin, helped and the result wasn't bad. I would say just stick to liquid and cream foundations with this cream.

When I used this cream under my Tom Ford Waterproof Foundation/Concealer, which is my most matte foundation, I found that it made a great smoothing priming moisturizer but the glow is very understated. If you mix the cream with the foundation, you can get more glow but when used underneath, it only helps smooth and perfect the foundation on top. There isn't much of a dewy finish but it does give a softer finish to your skin instead of a matte finish.

Keep in mind that while this formula is an excellent priming moisturizer, it will not control for oil. So if you do have oily or combination skin, you may still want to use a primer in some areas and limit the areas you place this cream. I find that even with my dry skin, oil will start surface a little past mid-day, which doesn't bother me but it may bother someone who is more oily.

If you powder the skin, the glow can still really show through, especially in you are using a satin or dewy finish foundation in combination with the cream. I highly recommend lightly powdering the skin in select areas, if you produce any oil at all because this cream does not control for oil.

BENEFITS & INGREDIENTS

Like I stated before, I love that Tatcha is very conscious about the ingredients that go into their products. When it comes to luxury skincare, it think the ingredients and their effectiveness are incredibly important. Many brands will tout about fancy ingredients but those fancy ingredients are in such a minuscule quantity that they don't do anything for the skin.

Tatcha claims this cream...

A rich cream that feeds skin with plumping hydration and antioxidant-packed Japanese purple rice for a dewy, healthy glow.

I would say that this product very much lives up to it's claims. It offers a stunning dewy and healthy glow without any shimmer. It really does hydrate and plump out my skin. I am very impressed because it goes far beyond just a glow but when combined with makeup, it gives your skin the most stunning and surreal finish!

Their featured ingredients are:

- Japanese Purple Rice: Packed with nutrients and known for its ability to survive any harsh environment, it has long been used to celebrate longevity and vitality; rich in anthocyanin, a strong antioxidant, it helps skin recover from and protect against stress, pollution, and UV damage for healthier-looking skin. - Okinawa Algae Blend and Hyaluronic Acid: Captures water to help replenish skin’s natural moisture reservoir, immediately leaving skin soft, comforted, and deeply nourished; helps to replenish ceramides to ensure optimum skin barrier function, aiding in the reduction of future moisture loss, for skin that is visibly smooth and plump with hydration. - Botanical Extracts: From ginseng, wild thyme, and sweet marjoram; nourishes skin, enhancing its natural ability to retain and release moisture as needed, and imparts a dewy glow.

From my additional research and general familiarity with these ingredients, all of these claims are very true. This cream contains a very anti-oxidant rich formula with very hydrating and moisture retaining ingredients. It's very rare for a brand to be so be so open and honest about their ingredients and their formula. I love that I can trust what is written in the descriptions however, I would still recommend doing your own research on ingredients if you have the time.

When we look at their full ingredients list, it is easy to see how this product makes an excellent primer and can create the beautiful glow that it is known for. Here is the full list of ingredients:

Water, Saccharomyces/Camellia Sinensis Leaf/Cladosiphon Okamuranus/Rice Ferment Filtrate*, Glycerin, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Squalane, Diisostearyl Malate, Behenyl Alcohol, Myristyl Myristate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Betaphycus Gelatinum Extract, Eisenia Arborea Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract, Thymus Serpyllum Extract, Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Inositol, Gold, Sericin, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Butylene Glycol, Beheneth-20, Sorbitan Tristearate, Disodium Edta, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Acrylate/Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Dimethylacrylamide Crosspolymer, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum/Fragrance, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Mica (Ci 77019), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Tin Oxide (Ci 77861), Violet 2 (Ci 60725). *Hadasei-3.

Japanese Purple Rice - I need to commend Tatcha for this actually being their second listed ingredient on their full ingredient list. Typically this is indicative of the ingredients that have the highest quantity in a product, so since they're touting about the amazing benefits of Japanese Purple Rice, it is nice to see that it makes up the majority of this cream.

Glycerin - This is the third listed ingredient and it is great for retaining moisture in the skin and it is also known for smoothing out the skin.

Dimethicone - The fifth ingredient on their list, this is probably a huge contributor to the that fact that this product makes an incredible makeup primer. Dimethicone is notoriously known for smoothing out the texture of the skin and filling in pores, which it is a major ingredient in most makeup primers. It also helps create a blurring effect, hence the flawless finish to my makeup.

Squalene - This oil is amazing for hydrating the skin while maintaining a light consistency. This oil has become increasingly popular over the years and for good reason because it is a beautiful oil. Not only does it hydrate but it heals and is packed with anti-oxidants. It also has anti-inflammatory properties to help treat acne, eczema, and other skin conditions.

FINAL THOUGHTS

I must say, I am beyond impressed with this formula! I didn't think that this cream would do as much as it does. I really thought that this was going to be an extra emollient cream that would add a soft glow but this cream does so much more! Of course it is incredibly hydrating and rich but the smoothing, blurring, and texture refining properties of this cream make it truly exceptional! I know I often talk about the "Glass Skin" effect and trend but it's because I am so obsessed with it and this product will definitely help you achieve this look! Even when paired with a more satin foundation, it provides such a beautiful and naturally glossy glow to the skin. While I don't think it does much for the skin appearance-wise when applied alone, it does have a incredible hydrating and nourishing formula. The real magic happens when you use it as a base! I find that this cream really helps maintain my hydration levels throughout the day and make my makeup feel much more comfortable throughout the day. I just love how well this cream primes my skin for makeup while treating it! It has significantly cut my skin prep routine down and makes my base makeup look the best it ever has! I HIGHLY recommend picking this cream up, especially if you have dry skin! You will be amazed at the supple and lush texture it will transform your base into!

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| Review | Tatcha The Pearl Tinted Eye Illuminating Treatment

When I first saw pictures and videos of this product circulating social media, I knew I had to have it! I have a deep love for skincare-makeup hybrids and I adore Tatcha's skincare products! Recently they have entered the realm of makeup, which based on the quality of their skincare products, I won't complain about them releasing some makeup! This product instantly intrigued me because I love my Colorescience Total Eye 3-in-1 Renewal Therapy SPF 35, check out my review on this skincare-makeup hybrid here. This looked quite similar and the Sephora Spring Bonus sale, which seemed to last forever this year, made me break down and get one.

The Tatcha The Pearl Tinted Eye Illuminating Treatment retails for $48.00 USD and is available at Sephora and other retailers. The product is housed in a beautiful purple pearl-shaped jar. The treatment comes in three shades: Moonlight (light), Softlight (medium), and Candlelight (dark). I was torn between the light and medium shade because I usually like my under eye makeup to be slightly lighter for brightening. However, the medium shade appeared to have a peachier corrective tone but seemed a bit dark. There was only one set of swatches at the time I purchased this and so I went with Moonlight (light) because I feel like it would suit my skin tone and brighten my under eye area. For reference, I am about a NC30-35 in MAC foundations. I am currently a bit lighter because we are just entering spring, however the Moonlight shade works but I feel will be a touch too bright come summertime. I'm kind of torn on whether I need the Softlight as well.

Heavy Swatch

Blended

This Tinted Eye Illuminating Treatment is designed to hydrate, reduce darkness, dullness, and lines and wrinkles over time. It has light reflecting pigments to brighten and refresh the appearance of the under eye area. Here is everything the product contains and claims to do:

This two-in-one makeup and treatment formula breaks upon application to deliver both refreshing moisture and natural coverage for a healthy, well-rested look all day. Light-refracting pearl pigments work with Akoya pearl extract to restore radiance by helping to address the three causes of under-eye darkness: thinning skin, blue undertones, and pigmentation. The Pearl works to address dark circles, fine lines, and wrinkles by supporting natural collagen production and inhibiting hyperpigmentation. It is boosted by niacinamide, which is known to visibly brighten and firm.
Silk powder smooths the look of fine lines and imperfections, while a blend of botanical extracts protects from makeup and pollution that can cause signs of aging. The lightweight cream is powered by hadasei-3, a proprietary trio of Japanese anti-aging superfoods, and hyaluronic acid nourishes and hydrates for a plump, refreshed appearance.

The product has a very light gel-cream concealer consistency and feels very soothing, cooling, and hydrating on the skin. A very little dot of the product goes a very long way! The size of the tip of a needle is literally all you need! I use my ring finger to pat the product into my skin and it really brightens and offers some coverage. The coverage is light but this something I really like, I often use the YSL Touche Eclat and other very light coverage products for under my eyes. I don't like the feeling of heavy concealer under my eyes or the look of heavily concealer under eyes. This product offers a natural coverage and texture to that area, making it look very healthy and fresh!

I have to say, I don't like this product on bare skin. There's something about the formula that doesn't blend very nicely into bare skin, which is strange, considering it is a skincare product too. The product has a consistency closer to concealer than it does to eye cream. When you apply it on bare skin, it doesn't fuse with the skin, it sits on top of it. I recommend prepping your skin and applying this product after your foundation/base product. Also, I find a beauty sponge helps a lot with blending this product into the skin. I usually take a dot of the product rub it in between my two ring fingers to warm up and then I pat it across my under eyes, then I take my beauty sponge to press it into my skin. You can also just use your fingers to continuously pat the product into the skin, it makes for a nice finish and good coverage, but this method takes a lot more time. This product does "set" after being blended in, making it quite long-wearing and prevents it from sinking into lines. I didn't set the product and noticed very little creasing in my fine lines but I did not notice a bit of fading throughout the day. I think the best way to ensure bulletproof wear is to set the product.

Tatcha Eye Treatment on left eye only, can you tell the difference?

FINAL THOUGHTS

Since I bought the lightest shade, I find this product extremely brightening and illuminating! I would like an expansion of the shade range since these are not as sheer as I expected them to be. I may end up purchasing the medium shade next time. It provides an excellent coverage and feels very light. It seems to blend very well into my base products and looks really seamless. I LOVE that this product doesn't crease, even when I don't set my under eye makeup. I think the coverage for me is enough and I don't feel the need to use another product. The coverage and illumination seems to last all day when set and maintains a bright and fresh look! I like this product a lot and would highly recommend it! It feels like a treatment and conceals very well. I can't attest to the skincare benefits, I don't imagine there will be dramatic results over time but it would work more subtly. Even so, I think it is a great product that has replaced my other under eye concealers. I will often mix this product with my other under eye concealers because it helps with the consistency and blendability of the product.

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