Martin also agrees that the texture is “super dreamy” and works wonderfully on irritated skin. “I’ve been using it a ton this summer, especially when I haven’t been as careful as I should be with reapplying my sunscreen,” he divulges. Also in the mix is microbiome-balancing mondo grass root and soothing Japanese indigo extract to minimize signs of redness and irritation.
The Camellia Cleansing Oil
Melt every last bit of dirt, sunscreen, and makeup (including waterproof mascara) with The Camellia Cleansing Oil. This non-comedogenic, fragrance-free oil is spiked with lightweight tsubaki oil, which is rich in vitamins A, B, D, and E, as well as multiple omega fatty acids to deeply nourish skin as it breaks down the day’s grime. It washes away cleanly and leaves your skin feeling as soft as a baby’s butt.
The Deep Cleanse
The Deep Cleanse is essentially the end-all cleanser for oily skin. Proof: It scored an Allure Best of Beauty Award two years in a row. This pore-purging gel lathers into a foam as you massage it into your skin and contains ground-up fibers from the Japanese luffa fruit to gently exfoliate and boost cell turnover. As a bonus, amino acids derived from silk seriously rehydrate skin so your complexion never feels stripped — just balanced and clean.
The Kissu Lip Mask
With Japanese peach at its base, The Kissu Lip Mask works similarly to a hydrating face mask but is formulated especially for the delicate skin on your lips. Right away your lips will feel soft and moisturized, and over time, you may even notice a smoother, more plumped look. Plus, you don’t have to mess with constant reapplication. “I smear it on in the morning before my coffee — and my lips still look lush and juicy by the time lunchtime rolls around,” our reviewer noted. ‘Nuff said.
The Dewy Serum
Tatcha’s beloved Dewy lineup absolutely deserves a spot in your shopping cart. The Dewy Serum relies on lactic acid and alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) to smooth uneven texture and skin tone while hyaluronic acid and squalane work hard to replenish moisture levels. “The milky, floral serum replaces all the moisture that was sucked out of [my skin] like dehydration never even happened,” said former beauty editor Devon Abelman.
The Liquid Silk Canvas Primer
As the last step before makeup, apply the oil-free Liquid Silk Canvas Primer to create a green-tea-fueled shield around the skin that will not only protect it against environmental pollutants but keep your makeup in place for hours on end. Three types of silk (fibroin, sericin, and silk powder) also blur enlarged pores and absorb excess oil, so skin doesn’t appear overly shiny.
The Serum Stick
This mess-free, multipurpose The Serum Stick is a must-have for on-the-go hydration. It’s a concentrated solid serum made of 80 percent squalane and Japanese lemon balm. Swipe it on wherever and whenever you need to get rid of dryness and before makeup in areas where foundation and concealer may otherwise settle into fine lines.
The Silk Canvas
Similar to how The Liquid Silk Canvas Featherweight Protective Primer blocks out environmental stressors with green tea and Caesalpinia spinosa fruit extracts, the original pressed balm does the same. However, The Silk Canvas has a creamy consistency that’s packed into a portable compact for a lit-from-within glow wherever you are — seriously, there are pink and goal pearls that breathe life and light into your complexion. If you need to smooth out rough skin or blur out any significant blemishes, this forms a just-right, non-pore-clogging barrier between foundation and skin.
Violet-C Brightening Serum
Formulated with a powerful blend of 20 percent vitamin C and 10 percent AHA, it won’t take long for this lightweight Violet-C Brightening Serum to even out any discoloration or overall dull, lifeless skin. The formula utilizes Japanese angelica root as its effective yet gentle dark-spot-reducing agent. It absorbs almost instantly into the skin so you can go in with your moisturizer or night cream without a bunch of downtime in between.
Silken Pore Perfecting Sunscreen SPF 35
In true Tatcha style, there are bonus skin-care benefits in this Silken Pore Perfecting Sunscreen. Aside from the most important element, SPF 35 to shield skin from UVA and UVB light, there’s also silk extract for a smooth, satiny finish, Japanese wild rose to smooth the look of pores, and antioxidant-rich loquat leaf extract to protect your barrier.