Tatcha’s Top Five: From Viral Icons to Standout Skincare Rituals
August 3 | 3 minute read
Words by Arabella Roden
Known for turning everyday skincare steps into luxurious rituals, Tatcha firmly holds its place at the top of MECCA wishlists year after year.
With a focus on gentle skincare formulas enriched with Japanese superfoods and plant extracts (its signature Hadasei-3 complex, found throughout the range, blends Akita rice, Kyoto green tea and Okinawa algae), a Tatcha routine is not only effective, but a truly transformative form of self-care.
Here are five hydrating, softening, smoothing and brightening Tatcha icons you'll love from the very first swipe.
A must-have non-stripping cleanser for sensitive skin types, this pillow-soft cream not only whisks away impurities with the help of fine rice powder, but it also hydrates your complexion while it cleanses, all without leaving a ‘filmy’ residue. That tight, dry post-cleanse feeling is a thing of the past!
This legendary moisturiser has more than 4,500 five-star reviews, and there’s a very good reason – it’s like a giant drink of water for dry skin, instantly taking it from parched to plump. Squalane and Okinawa algae combine to support the skin’s oh-so-important moisture barrier, locking in hydration and antioxidants courtesy of Japanese purple rice bran. Fans (of which there are many!) also love its super smooth, lightweight texture and subtle scent.
When the seasons change, our lips can be the first place to show it – think cracking, flaking and roughness, with an extra helping of more visible fine lines. The solution? This luxurious, non-sticky jelly mask, enriched with Japanese camellia oil and peach extract. It melts into a rich liquid to lock in moisture and leave lips not only feeling softer and smoother, but also appearing more supple and firm. Pop it on overnight and wake up to noticeably plumper lips.
The fastest way to improve visible firmness, texture and brightness? Add this weightless (yet deeply nourishing) gel-to-oil serum to your routine morning and night and you'll notice results in as little as one week. Powered by Okinawa Cellescence Complex, a blend of Japanese botanicals that have been used for centuries to support skin health, this serum pays special attention to targeting (and preventing) visible signs of ageing. It also includes bio-active lipids to immediately replenish hydration and lock moisture deep into skin, plumping away fine lines caused by dehydration. Meanwhile, a prebiotic works on the surface to gently support cell turnover, refine texture and smooth the look of skin.
You’ve heard about the radiance-boosting powers of vitamin C – and this serum literally works around the clock to transform dull skin. The hero ingredient is a time-release vitamin C derivative that is slowly released over a 12-hour period to continuously firm and brighten the skin. The gradual dose is better absorbed by the skin, is less likely to cause irritation and provides rapid and long-term results. And combined with ferulic acid, Japanese plum and pro-glutathione antioxidant booster, it’s a one-step wonder to target dullness, texture, discolouration and fine lines, while improving elasticity and hydrating the skin at the same time. MECCA expert tip: try applying it over The Essence to give your skin an extra dose of nourishing moisture!
