Tatcha skincare
Tatcha is an American skincare brand founded in 2009 and owned by Unilever since 2019.
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Tatcha is beloved for its luxurious moisturizers, toners, cleansers, sunscreens, and more, all elevated by its thoughtful formulas. Its products suit combination skin and sensitive skin best, thanks to these gentle, nourishing formulations. For particular concerns, the standout products include The Essence for acne-prone skin, The Texture Tonic for skin with dark spots, and the Violet-C Brightening Serum for mature skin. Together, these carefully crafted offerings deliver a calm, refined ritual for everyday skin health.
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.
Other Tatcha products
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The Dewy Skin Cream
SAR 412.83
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The Water Cream
SAR 391.07
- Indigo Overnight Repair
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The Rice Wash
SAR 243.85
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The Matcha Cleanse
SAR 461.00
- The Essence
- The Texture Tonic
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The Rice Polish Classic
SAR 429.55
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The Clarifying Clay Mask
SAR 437.88
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The Silk Sunscreen SPF 50
SAR 301.00
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Violet-C Brightening Serum
SAR 573.28
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?
Is Tatcha worth it?
Tatcha is a high-priced skincare brand, with products on this page ranging from SAR 243.85 to SAR 573.28, but reviewers often mention its hydrating moisturizers and gentle cleansers. Lovi rates the Tatcha-focused routines High for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin types.
What are Tatcha's best products?
Tatcha fits best for combination skin, sensitive skin, and mature skin through its brand-focused routines. Reviewers note that its moisturizers and cleansers are especially hydrating and dewy.
Which Tatcha moisturizer is best for dry skin?
For dry skin, Indigo Overnight Repair is the best moisturizer as Lovi rates it High, followed by The Dewy Skin Cream and The Water Cream which Lovi rates Average.
Does Tatcha cause breakouts?
Tatcha is unlikely to cause breakouts for most skin types, as Lovi rates acne-prone skin High for products like The Rice Wash and Violet-C Brightening Serum. However, peroxidated squalene found in some formulations may induce inflammatory mediators in skin cells, which could potentially trigger breakouts in acne-prone individuals.
Is Tatcha fragrance-free?
No, Tatcha is not entirely fragrance-free, as 4 of the 11 Tatcha products on this page list fragrance. However, 7 of the 11 Tatcha products on this page list no fragrance.
What are the key ingredients in Tatcha products?
The key ingredients across the Tatcha products on this page are rice, hyaluronic acid, and green tea. Hyaluronic acid helps provide hydration and anti-aging effects to the skin. Rice bran bioactive compounds may also support anti-aging efficacy in topical formulations.
How do I build a Tatcha skincare routine?
To build a Tatcha routine for dry skin in the morning, use The Rice Wash to cleanse, follow with The Dewy Skin Cream, and finish with The Silk Sunscreen SPF 50. In the evening, cleanse with The Rice Wash, apply the Violet-C Brightening Serum, and moisturize with The Dewy Skin Cream. Once a week, add an exfoliating step with The Rice Polish Classic before applying your serum and moisturizer.
Where can I buy Tatcha, and how much does it cost?
Tatcha is available on its public Lovi page for stores in Saudi Arabia. The prices on this page range from SAR 243.85 to SAR 573.28, with most items falling between SAR 391.07 and SAR 461.00.
What are good alternatives to Tatcha?
Good alternatives to Tatcha with pages on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These brands offer similar skincare options that may suit different skin needs and preferences.
Tatcha vs CeraVe: which is better?
CeraVe rates better than Tatcha, as Lovi rates CeraVe-focused routines Superior across dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, compared to High for Tatcha-focused routines on the same skin types. Reviewers also note that Tatcha products have a high price point.
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?
Tatcha is a good option for dry skin, as Lovi rates the Tatcha-focused routine High for dry skin. Key products like Violet-C Brightening Serum and The Silk Sunscreen SPF 50 rate as Superior for dry skin, and key ingredients like hyaluronic acid help provide hydration.
Which Tatcha cleanser is best for oily skin?
The Tatcha cleansers on this page for oily skin are The Matcha Cleanse and The Rice Wash, with Lovi rating both Average for oily skin.
Is Tatcha good for sensitive skin?
Yes, Tatcha is well-suited for sensitive skin, as the brand-focused routines fit sensitive skin at a High level. Reviewers mostly mention that Tatcha cleansers are gentle, and 7 of 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 on this page. Lovi rates The Silk Sunscreen SPF 50 Average for sensitive skin.
Is Tatcha good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Tatcha works well for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routines High for this skin type. Reviewers frequently mention that the cleansers are gentle and effective, and the Tatcha products on this page feature key ingredients like rice and green tea.
Is Tatcha good for skin with dark spots?
Yes, Tatcha is a good option for skin with dark spots, featuring products like Violet-C Brightening Serum and The Texture Tonic that help address uneven tone. Lovi rates the brand's products High for skin with dark spots. Tatcha formulas contain ingredients like vitamin C derivatives and rice bran, which help improve skin clarity and reduce discoloration.
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Is Tatcha good for mature skin?
Yes, Tatcha is a good option for mature skin. Lovi rates the brand-focused routines High for mature skin. Several products on the page, such as The Essence and Indigo Overnight Repair, also rate High for this skin type.
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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Co-founder, Medical Director
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
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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