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Tatcha's first serious attempt to compete with SK-II Facial Treatment Essence — and it succeeds at half the price. Built around rice, algae, and green tea ferments, it's more hydrating than SK-II's pitera but arguably less dramatic on texture. A worthwhile luxury if you like the genre.
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The Essence by Tatcha is formulated for dry, normal, combination, mature, sensitive skin. Tatcha's first serious attempt to compete with SK-II Facial Treatment Essence — and it succeeds at half the price. Built around rice, algae, and green tea ferments, it's more hydrating than SK-II's pitera but arguably less dramatic on texture. A worthwhile luxury if you like the genre.
The key active ingredients in The Essence are Green Tea (Camellia sinensis), Hyaluronic Acid. It's known for: Genuinely hydrating — plumps skin immediately and Layers beautifully with everything.
Yes, The Essence targets dryness, dullness, fine lines. Genuinely hydrating — plumps skin immediately
The Essence retails for around $92, which places it in the premium range for essences. Check the "Where to Buy" section above for current retailer prices.
The main drawbacks to be aware of: Still expensive for a non-active essence; Scent might not be totally fragrance-free-sensitive; Bottle design is heavy/fragile.
A suggested daily routine featuring this product, with complementary picks.
The Rice Polish Classic
Tatcha · exfoliant
Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Acid Lotion
Hada Labo · toner
The Essence
Tatcha · essence
Camellia Gold Spun Beauty Oil
Tatcha · oil
The Dewy Skin Cream
Tatcha · moisturizer
Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+
La Roche-Posay · sunscreen
The Dewy Skin Cream
Tatcha · moisturizer
