Tatcha The Essence Plumping Skin Softener

Tatcha

Tatcha The Essence Plumping Skin Softener

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Key Features

  • Fermented rice, algae, and green tea complex
  • Per the brand: hydrating and resurfacing formula
  • Per the brand: non-comedogenic
  • Per the brand: primes skin for other products
  • Alcohol-free and paraben-free

Tatcha The Essence is a serum formulated as a skin softener and hydrator. The brand's core ingredient is Hadasei-3, a proprietary fermented complex combining rice, algae, and green tea.

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Highlights

Description

Tatcha The Essence is a serum formulated as a skin softener and hydrator. The brand's core ingredient is Hadasei-3, a proprietary fermented complex combining rice, algae, and green tea. The formula also contains hyaluronic acid and squalane oil, along with alpha hydroxy acids and urea.

Per the brand, this formula boosts the effects of other skincare products, resurfaces the skin, and hydrates for what they describe as plump, soft skin at any age. The brand says 95% of consumers agreed skin was smoother, softer, and more radiant after 7 days of use. Per the brand, it is positioned for dry skin and anti-aging concerns including wrinkles.

According to retailer listings, the formula is alcohol-free, paraben-free, fragrance-free, and per the brand, non-comedogenic. It is also cruelty-free. Alpha hydroxy acids in the formula provide exfoliation, so if you have reactive or sensitive skin, a patch test is recommended before full use.

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How to use

  1. Apply to clean, dry skin
  2. Use morning and night
  3. Follow with your regular moisturizer and other skincare products
  4. Refer to the label for specific application instructions

Good to know

  • Per the brand, this is positioned for dry skin and anti-aging concerns
  • Contains alpha hydroxy acids, which exfoliate; patch test if you have reactive or sensitive skin
  • Works as a first step after cleansing to prep skin for serums and moisturizers
  • Cruelty-free, alcohol-free, and made without parabens
  • If you use other exfoliating products, introduce this gradually to avoid over-exfoliation

FAQs

What is Hadasei-3?

It is Tatcha's proprietary fermented complex made from rice, algae, and green tea—ingredients central to the Japanese diet.

Will this work with other skincare products?

Per the brand, The Essence is designed to boost the effects of your other skincare products and to prime skin for the rest of your routine.

Is this suitable for sensitive skin?

The formula contains alpha hydroxy acids for exfoliation. If you have reactive or sensitive skin, patch test before full use.