Tatcha skincare
Tatcha is an American skincare brand founded in 2009 and owned by Unilever since 2019.
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Tatcha is universally loved for its luxurious moisturizers, toners, cleansers, sunscreens, and more, all elevated by deeply nourishing proprietary formulas. Its products suit sensitive skin and dry sensitive skin best, owing to their gentle, skin-soothing compositions. For specific concerns, the brand offers standout solutions such as The Essence for acne-prone skin, The Texture Tonic for skin with dark spots, and the Violet-C Brightening Serum for mature skin. Through these carefully crafted offerings, each formulation works harmoniously to support a balanced and radiant complexion.
Rice
Hyaluronic acid
Green teaThis page covers some of the most popular Tatcha products; for the whole Tatcha range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 34.0k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise Tatcha for lightweight textures, deep hydration, and radiant finishes. The most common complaints are high prices and skin irritation or breakouts.
Highlights
Hydrating and dewy moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
- “Gives me that glass skin look — The Dewy Skin Cream”
- “feels like a drink of water for the skin — The Water Cream”
- “leaves skin plump and hydrated — Indigo Overnight Repair”
Gentle, hydrating, and effective cleansers Mostly Mentioned
- “gentle daily polish — The Rice Wash”
- “never feels tight — The Rice Wash”
- “clean without stripping — The Matcha Cleanse”
Hydrating and radiant toners Mostly Mentioned
- “skin feels instantly hydrated and plump — The Essence”
- “sinks in immediately — The Essence”
- “smooths rough texture — The Texture Tonic”
High price point and expensive products Mostly Mentioned
- “very expensive — The Rice Polish Classic”
- “stuff is not cheap — The Clarifying Clay Mask”
Defective and poor packaging Often Mentioned
- “leaks easily — The Matcha Cleanse”
- “purple paint flakes off — The Silk Sunscreen SPF 50”
- “ingredients degrade with exposure to air — The Water Cream”
Strong fragrance and scent issues Sometimes Noted
- “Scent is too overpowering — The Dewy Skin Cream”
- “scent is too strong — The Rice Wash”
- “smells like fennel — The Texture Tonic”
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Questions and answers
Is Tatcha good for oily skin?
Tatcha is good for oily skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for oily skin. The Tatcha products on this page include oil-controlling options like The Clarifying Clay Mask, which is rated Superior for oily skin.
Is Tatcha worth it?
Whether Tatcha is worth it depends on your budget, as the Tatcha products on this page are expensive, with prices mostly between A$166.42 and A$300.00. Reviewers often mention high prices, but they also frequently praise the hydrating and dewy moisturizers as well as the gentle, hydrating cleansers. Lovi rates the Tatcha-focused routines High for dry skin and Superior for sensitive skin.
What are Tatcha's best products?
Which Tatcha moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Does Tatcha cause breakouts?
Tatcha is unlikely to cause breakouts for most users, and Lovi rates the Tatcha-focused routine High for acne-prone skin. Reviewers often mention that the cleansers are gentle and effective, though key ingredients like squalane may occasionally be linked to inflammation in some skin types.
Is Tatcha fragrance-free?
No, not all Tatcha products on this page are fragrance-free, as 7 of the 11 items list no fragrance while others like The Dewy Skin Cream include it. Reviewers sometimes note strong fragrance and scent issues with the brand.
What are the key ingredients in Tatcha products?
The key ingredients in the Tatcha products on this page are rice, hyaluronic acid, and green tea. Hyaluronic acid helps provide hydration and improve skin quality, while rice-derived compounds may offer anti-aging benefits.
How do I build a Tatcha skincare routine?
Building a Tatcha routine for dry skin involves starting your morning with The Rice Wash cleanser, following with The Essence, applying The Dewy Skin Cream, and finishing with a sunscreen. In the evening, repeat the cleanser and moisturizer while adding the Violet-C Brightening Serum. Lovi rates the Tatcha routine High for dry skin.
Where can I buy Tatcha, and how much does it cost?
Tatcha is available from Australian stores on this page. The prices range from A$112.58 to A$300.00, with most items falling between A$166.42 and A$300.00.
What are good alternatives to Tatcha?
CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica are similar brands with pages on Lovi. Lovi rates the CeraVe-focused routine High for dry skin.
Tatcha vs CeraVe: which is better?
Tatcha and CeraVe both fit skin well, with Lovi rating Tatcha Superior for sensitive skin and High for dry, oily, combination, and acne-prone skin. Reviewers note that Tatcha offers hydrating, dewy moisturizers and gentle cleansers, though it comes at a high price point compared to other brands.
Who owns Tatcha, and where is it from?
Tatcha is an American brand founded in 2009, owned by Unilever since 2019.
Is Tatcha cruelty-free?
Yes: PETA lists Tatcha as cruelty-free.
Is Tatcha good for dry skin?
Yes, Tatcha is good for dry skin, and Lovi rates the Tatcha-focused routine High for dry skin. Key products like The Silk Sunscreen SPF 50 and Violet-C Brightening Serum fit dry skin at a Superior level, while formulas with rice help keep skin smooth and hydrated.
Which Tatcha cleanser is best for oily skin?
The Matcha Cleanse is the best cleanser on this page for oily skin, with The Rice Wash following as another option, and Lovi rates both as Average for this skin type.
Is Tatcha good for sensitive skin?
Yes, Tatcha is good for sensitive skin because the brand's routines fit this skin type at a Superior level. Reviewers often mention that the cleansers and moisturizers are gentle and hydrating, and 7 of the 11 Tatcha products on this page list no fragrance.
Which Tatcha sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?
The Silk Sunscreen SPF 50 is available for sensitive skin, where Lovi rates it Average.
Is Tatcha good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Tatcha is a good option because Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for acne-prone skin. The Tatcha products on this page include key ingredients like rice and hyaluronic acid, which help support skin hydration.
Is Tatcha good for skin with dark spots?
Tatcha is good for skin with dark spots, featuring products like Violet-C Brightening Serum and The Texture Tonic which Lovi rates High for this skin type. Across the range, key ingredients like rice help improve skin tone and texture.
Is Tatcha good for mature skin?
Yes, Tatcha is a good option for mature skin. Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for mature skin. Key ingredients like hyaluronic acid help improve skin quality and signs of aging.
Research behind Tatcha's key ingredients
The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer
Final report on the safety assessment of Benzyl Alcohol, Benzoic Acid, and Sodium Benzoate
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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