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Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream for combination skin

Average

  • AverageCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for combination skin; other moisturizers fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Offers moderate suitability for combination skin, as glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide excellent humectant action to hydrate and plump the skin. While beneficial for general skincare, the formulation lacks specialized ingredients for optimal oil control, which is a primary concern for your oily shine.
  • The product is safe for your combination skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients, minimizing the risk of irritation.
  • It provides excellent moisturizing benefits, but its effectiveness for your specific concern of oily shine is limited.

How to apply

  • Use this moisturizer in your AM and PM routine every day to control shine. Always pair with SPF in the morning.
  • Apply this moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your morning SPF.
  • Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin and avoid harsh rubbing. Let it ⏳absorb for a minute.
  • Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help it lock in moisture better. This keeps your combination skin balanced.
  • Avoid the eye area when applying the moisturizer. Do a patch test before your first use.

People Say

★4.4Overall rating based on 7.5k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this rich moisturizer is ideally suited for dry and mature skin types, widely praised for delivering deep hydration and a signature "glass skin" glow that lasts all day. Many users report plump, soothed skin and excellent makeup application. However, those with oily or acne-prone skin often find it too heavy or pore-clogging.

Highlights

  • Dewy glow Mostly Mentioned
    • “Gives me that glass skin look”
    • “Leaves a beautiful healthy radiance”
    • “Skin looks lit from within”
    • “Perfect natural highlight without shimmer”
  • Intense hydration Often Mentioned
    • “Skin drinks it in immediately”
    • “Keeps my dry patches away all winter”
    • “Face feels moisturized until the next morning”
    • “Saved my dehydrated skin barrier”
  • Expensive price point Often Mentioned
    • “Hard to justify the cost”
    • “Way too expensive for the amount”
    • “Wish it was more affordable”
    • “Pricey for a daily moisturizer”
  • Great makeup base Sometimes Noted
    • “Foundation sits beautifully on top”
    • “Prevents makeup from looking cakey”
    • “Acts like a gripping primer”
    • “Smooths texture before foundation”
  • Luxurious texture Sometimes Noted
    • “Feels like a spa treatment”
    • “Thick and creamy but absorbs well”
    • “Rich consistency that melts into skin”
    • “Buttery smooth application”
  • Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
    • “Scent is too overpowering”
    • “Irritated my sensitive nose”
    • “Smells nice but too strong for face”
    • “Wish they had an unscented version”
  • Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “Gave me deep cystic acne”
    • “Clogged my pores immediately”
    • “Caused tiny whiteheads on forehead”
    • “Too rich, made me break out”
  • Greasy on oily skin Rarely Noted
    • “Left an oil slick on my T-zone”
    • “Too heavy for summer use”
    • “Made me look sweaty, not dewy”
    • “Sat on top of skin without absorbing”

Sources: lovi.care, sephora.com, kohls.com, spacenk.com, reddit.com, byrdie.com, and more

Questions and answers

How well does Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream work for combination skin?

Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream works reasonably well for combination skin by providing moderate hydration and a safe profile, but it is unlikely to control oily shine. Products that fit combination skin better need targeted oil-control ingredients alongside balanced hydration and soothing agents to keep the skin clear and comfortable.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for combination skin?

Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate make this cream a good fit for combination skin by providing deep hydration, though combination skin also needs specialized ingredients for oil control.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Saccharomyces Rice Ferment Filtrate do for combination skin?

Saccharomyces Rice Ferment Filtrate helps keep combination skin smooth, soft, and balanced by providing moisture and improving overall skin texture. Fermented rice ingredients are known to offer soothing benefits that help calm dry areas while supporting a clear, even look across oilier zones.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2025

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for combination skin?

Hyaluronic acid is a great fit for combination skin because it quenches dry areas with a boost of hydration while keeping oily zones balanced. Regular use helps smooth out fine lines and makes your skin feel soft and plump without causing irritation.

Dermatology and Therapy, 2021Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011

Where does it go in a skincare routine for combination skin?

This moisturizing treatment goes near the end of your morning and evening routines, right before sunscreen in the morning. It hydrates and plumps your skin well, but combination skin also needs specialized oil control ingredients to manage oily shine.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?

Yes, you can use this cream with retinol, and applying it after your retinol treatment helps keep your skin soft and lowers the risk of irritation. A product of this type for combination skin needs ingredients that also help control oil shine.

Cutis, 2006

How often should I use it?

This moisturizer is suitable for your combination skin and is unlikely to cause irritation. To maintain hydration, a product of this type needs specialized ingredients for oil control to manage your oily shine.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021

Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?

This cream is unlikely to cause breakouts on combination skin because it is free of harsh ingredients, though reviewers occasionally report greasiness.

Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?

You can use this moisturizing treatment around your eyes and on your body as it has a safe profile and is unlikely to cause irritation. The thin skin around the eyes and various body areas benefit greatly from rich moisturizing ingredients like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate to keep the skin soft and hydrated.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It contains fragrance (parfum) and drying alcohol (alcohol).

What the research says

  • A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
  • Daily application of a cream containing niosomes loaded with purple glutinous rice extract in 20 human volunteers for 28 days resulted in a significant decrease in melanin index and skin roughness by -14.05% and -9.95%, and increases in skin hydration and elastic recovery by +48.73% and +35.98% compared to initial values.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020
  • The iontophoretic delivery of hyaluronic acid nanogel-loaded Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate significantly reduced advanced glycation end products and mitigated skin stiffening in an ex vivo skin tissue glycation model.

    International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2025
  • Red rice extract suppressed UVB-induced inflammation and skin aging in human skin fibroblasts by inhibiting the MAPK signaling pathway, leading to decreased NF-kappa B and AP-1 activation, reduced ECM degradation, and increased ECM synthesis compared to UVB-irradiated controls.

    Natural Product Communications, 2016
  • Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
  • Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.

    Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022
  • Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.

    BMC Oral Health, 2019
  • Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.

    Molecules, 2025
  • Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.

    Antioxidants, 2025
  • Topically delivered gold-coated silica microparticles combined with laser pulses reduced inflammatory lesions compared with sham treatments in patients with moderate-to-severe facial acne.

    The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2015
  • Laser-activated gold microparticles combined with topical retinoids reduced inflammatory lesion counts by 68% at month 12 in 52 patients with mild-to-moderate inflammatory facial acne.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023
  • Combined treatment with a micro-diamond and micro-gold topical serum and a 1064 nm picosecond Nd:YAG laser produced moderate clinical improvement and high participant satisfaction in 40% of participants for facial skin rejuvenation with minimal side effects.

    Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
  • RayGel reduced skin reaction severity with a lower average score of 93.7 compared to 123.3 for the placebo group in patients undergoing whole breast external-beam irradiation.

    American Journal of Surgery, 2005

Ingredients

Water, Saccharomyces Camellia Sinensis Cladosiphon Okamuranus Rice Leaf Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Squalane, Diisostearyl Malate, Behenyl Alcohol, Myristyl Myristate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Betaphycus Gelatinum Extract, Eisenia Arborea Extract, Rice Bran Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract, Thymus Serpyllum Extract, Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Inositol, Gold, Sericin, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Butylene Glycol, Beheneth-20, Sorbitan Tristearate, Disodium Edta, Dimethicone Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Acrylate Acryloyldimethyltaurate Dimethylacrylamide Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891, Tin Oxide Ci 77861, Violet 2 Ci 60725

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the 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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