My friend Mary Kay just returned from her first trip to Japan, to visit her son who is studying in Tokyo for the year. I spoke to her at length about the trip, and she was so moved by her time there: the warmth of the people, the beauty of the country, the food, and the wonderful traditions and rituals that she got to take part in or observe. She said she’d move there if she could!
Her experiences in Japan bring to mind my feelings about Tatcha, the luxurious and effective skincare based on the rituals, heritage and modern skincare technology of Japan.
I have loved every skincare product I’ve tried from Tatcha. Although not inexpensive, Tatcha products are worth the splurge, IMHO. They’re gorgeous and they work.
A few weeks ago, I received a stunning package from Tatcha. It took my breath away. A exquisite box adorned with handmade rice paper around the middle like an obi sash in shades of aqua and green with a gold ribbon on top.
Inside nestled among the satin fabric were two new lavender packaged products from the LUMINOUS product line, an orchid blossom and a message to me in a small glass bottle. What a way to start the weekend!
Tatcha LUMINOUS Deep Hydration Firming Eye Serum
Deep Hydration Eye Serum comes in a slim elegant plastic tube with gold accents. When you take off the cap, you will see an unusual curved plastic dispenser tip that you use to apply the medium weight white cream to your eye area. The dispenser tip really feels like it’s made of ceramic and it feels very cooling to my skin as I apply the cream. I apply it to my under eye, the looser skin under my brows, as well as to my crows feet. It does a wonderful job hydrating my parched skin and it does help tone up the skin under my brows and make it appear smoother.
Deep Hydration Firming Eye Serum contains Okinawa Red Algae, honeysuckle leaf and caffeine along with powerful botanicals that plump the skin around the eyes to diminish fine lines and reduce puffiness. The formula contains a 23-karat gold dust that brightens the under eye area.
Full size 15 ml/1.5 fl. oz. Priced at $95. Also available in Travel Size. Sold at Barney’s, Sephora and on the Tatcha website.
Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Peg-400, Squalane (Olive Origin), Sericin (Silk Extract), Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Leaf Extract, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate (Licorice), Caffeine, Royal Jelly Extract, Thymus Serpillum Extract, Gold, Algae Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Inositol (Rice Extract), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Glycosyl Trehalose, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Natto Gum, Xanthan Gum, Disodium Edta, Sorbitan Stearate, Dimethicone, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate, Carbomer, Mica, Tin Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Behenyl Alcohol, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol.
Tatcha LUMINOUS Overnight Memory Serum Concentrate
Overnight Memory Serum Concentrate makes an incredible impression in several ways! The beautiful lavender glass jar comes with a tiny, gold spoon attached to the lid of the jar with an indigo ribbon so you don’t have to put your fingers into the jar. I just love looking at it because it’s that lovely!
Inside is a white gelee that feels smooth and somewhat cooling. I apply a spoonful to my entire face after cleansing and then apply moisturizer or night cream. It was developed to rejuvenate skin during sleep. The mineral-rich core ingredient Okinawa Red Algae restores skin’s luminosity from the inside out. It contains Tatcha’s proprietary, anti-aging HADASEITM-3 Bioactive Complex as well as seven rich botanical extracts including ginseng, squalane, wild thyme, and sweet marjoram to visibly improve skin clarity, texture, and tone for overall renewed radiance overnight.
The next morning, my skin looks more rested and plumped. But right after application, it gives my skin an amazing glow. Although it is meant to be used at night, I sometimes use Overnight Memory Serum during the day or when going out for the evening too to make my skin look more glowy!
The white gelée appears to be similar in composition to another Japanese skincare product that I own, in that after I scoop out a bit to use, the surface has resettled to perfect smoothness by the time I open the jar again the next day! Space age indeed!
Full size 50 ml/1.7 oz $110. Also available in Travel Size.
Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Squalane (Olive Origin), Cyclopentasiloxane, Triethylhexanoin, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract, Zizyphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Thymus Serpillum Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate (Licorice), Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Algae Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Sericin (Silk Extract), Inositol (Rice Extract), Glyceryl Stearatese, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Ppg-5-ceteth-10 Phosphate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sorbitan Stearate, Trideceth-12, Ethylhexylglycerin, Peg-240/hdi Copolymer Bis-decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, Butylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Fragrance (Natural), Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol.
I adore both of these new skincare products. My skin is so happy when I use them. They are wonderful additions to my skincare routine. I encourage you to visit the Tatcha website, Sephora or Barney’s to learn more about these new products or any of the gorgeous skincare products in the extensive line. I also have a Tatcha ad at the top of my pages that you can go through if you like. Tatcha is a natural brand, and it is free from Mineral Oil, Synthetic Fragrances, Sulfate Detergents, Parabens, Pthalates, Urea, DEA or TEA.
Tatcha Sunrise: A Plum Blossom Lipstick
Tatcha recently entered the world of color cosmetics by introducing its first lipstick: Kyoto Red Silk. Following on that success, Tatcha has just introduced a stunning new lipstick, Sunrise, A Plum Blossom Lipstick.
Here’s what they say about it:
“a delicate pink lipstick inspired by the color of Japanese Plum Blossoms. The light pink flowers peeking through the snow are the first signs of spring after a long winter in Kyoto. The universally flattering pink shade creates a creamy finish while 23-karat gold dust illuminates the lips for a perfect smile.”
I have not had the opportunity to try Sunrise Plum Blossom Lipstick yet myself, but it is definitely one I intend to buy. I’m salivating just looking at the picture! The shade looks perfect for me, and I think it would be flattering on most women. The packaging and the design of the bullet are so lovely. I’d say it’s a wow! Priced at $55.
Ingredients: Diisostearyl Malate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Polybutene, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Synthetic Wax, DipentaerythritylHexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/ Hexarosinate, Ethylene/propylene Copolymer, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Sericin (Silk Extract), Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Oil, Gold, Algae Extract, Glycerin, Water, Tocopherol, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol [+/- (May Contain): Titanium Dioxide, Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Aluminum Hydroxide, Red 7 Lake (ci 15850), Iron Oxides (ci 77499)].
To celebrate the Lunar New Year, Tatcha is giving the Omokage Gold-leaf Hand Mirror, a hand-crafted treasure from Kyoto to those who purchase $200 or more using the code MIRROR16 at checkout on the Tatcha website, while supplies last. I’d love to have it to display on my vanity!
How BEAUTIFUL is that lipstick !?! .. I haven’t tried Tatcha, but I do want to try their Pure One-Step Camellia Cleansing Oil. It’s in my “Loves” list at Sephora 🙂
Monica.
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I know, isn’t it? I’m dying to get this. I was hoping I might luck out and get it from T, but I didn’t really expect to. If I can justify splurging on qualifying for the Barney’s goody bag in March, this will be one of my purchases. I haven’t tried the Camellia Oil but I’ve read nothing but raves!
Excellent review, Allison! I completely agree with your assessment of these two stunning new skincare products! I, too, am lusting after this gorgeous lipstick! I need it in my life!
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Yes, Sunrise Plum Blossom is life!
I want to try this brand so badly but the price tag is stopping me. Maybe I’ll treat myself to the eye serum because I like that it helps with the area under the brow.
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Aleya, most of the Tatcha products come in travel sizes, so check out the website if you’re interested. Though they’re not cheap, they give you a generous amount of product to try out at an affordable price. I believe that all of the products I’ve tried so far come in travel size.
They seem to make really nice luxury products!
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I really, really, really want to try that lipstick! It looks SO amazing! <3
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me too, Shipra! The shade looks absolutely gorgeous!
OMG girl, that packaging! I still have to try Tatcha!
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Kat, Tatcha really makes the most gorgeous skincare products. That packaging of the products themselves plus the packaging they sometimes send the products in is so artistic and elegant. I couldn’t love them more
Ummm…wow the packaging has me sold! I’ve heard so many good things about this brand. And love that the concentrate has a holder for the spoon! I have so many jars of masques and creams that come with a little scoop but they always get lost or dirty!
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I know, isn’t that amazing how they figured out an elegant way to keep the golden spoon with the jar?! And the gelee of the concentrate is incredible – similar to Shiseido Multi-Solution Gel – it returns to its pristine perfection after you use it.
I’d like to travel the world someday, and that includes Japan. For now, I’ll settle with trying one of TATCHA’s products. 🙂 The packaging on that lipstick looks really cool, and I can definitely see myself getting a lot of use out of that shade.
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I agree with both your comments, Samantha! I’d love to go to Japan someday, but right now, I would love to try that gorgeous lipstick. Looks like the perfect shade!
Tatcha products are so elegant. You want to buy them just for that but it’s obvious that the quality is fabulous.
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Tatcha really is the height of elegance! I can’t stand the thought of recycling the box, but I can’t figure out what to do with it, lol.
I am in love with the packaging for tatcha. They are all gorgeous AND that lippy is so pretty. I really like that color.
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I’m salivating I want to try the lipstick so much!
I still have to try this luxe brand and my oh my, that lippy stole my heart, I need it!!!
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I need the Tatcha Sunrise Plum Blossom Lipstick, too! I think it’s the perfect shade!
What a lovely lipstick colour, it is exactly what I’ve been looking for – a darker pink that isn’t too out there. I would love to try the skincare treatment too, thank you for the post, will definitely try it soon!
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Tatcha is such an elegant brand, Larissa! I’m in love with everything I’ve tried from the brand. But I am dying for the lipstick. That shade is life!
More to add to my wish list! I am down of r anything that can boost radiance, and these sound exceptional.
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Tatcha is definitely worth buying. The good news is that almost all of the products, except for the gorgeous lipsticks, come in a travel size that is quite substantial.
I love both of those new products, too! I also bought the first TATCHA lipstick, but can’t get this one because I’m wayyyyyyyy over my beauty budget lately 🙁
I hadn’t realized they came out with the gorgeous Red Silk lipstick, but I think I must have the new Sunrise Plum Blossom because that shade is perfection and I know I’d wear it a lot.
I received these two products also and definitely need to try them ASAP! I love Tatcha.
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OMG-eezy!!! What a fabulous package to receive. I’ve been eyeing Tatcha products for a few months now, there’s a set on QVC I’d like to get. Both of these products sound divine and you know I’m a lipstick junkie, everything looks so luxurious!
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It really is luxurious and uber-elegant, Kara! The lipsticks look stunning. I think I’ll splurge on the Sunrise Plum Blossom Lipstick when Barney’s has its beauty bag event, hopefully next month. The travel size versions are worth it because they give you a good amount of product for the money!
I love Tatcha. I have been eyeing their serums because for me creams need to be really heavy duty since my skin is very dry (even more so now).
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Overnight Memory Serum isn’t the one for you because it’s a brightening serum. but I believe the Deep Hydration Firming Serum that’s part of this line would be just the thing. I would consider trying the travel size.
Totally worth the splurge. They really know what they’re doing, and it shows beyond the packaging!
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Absolutely! Tatcha is perfection. Such wonderful, effective skincare and such a well thought out brand.
I love, love, LOVE Tatcha!
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It’s impossible not to love Tatcha, right?
LOVE Tatcha! Need to try these!
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Both products are terrific!
That pink faceted lipstick is gorgeous!! Ouch, the skincare is expensive. However, there are times when you have to pay the price for good quality products. Splurging can be fun and these products sound divine!
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I love that Tatcha sells travel size products so you can get to try out their products (good size too) at a more reasonable price
Tatcha products never fail to impress! Everything from packaging to the product itself is always amazing. As you can imagine, that lipstick is calling my name but $55 is a little too steep for me… 🙁
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At that price, it really is too expensive for me too. But I can’t believe I’m considering it, but I may have to make a big purchase to qualify for the Barney’s goody bag. The Barney’s bag I got in September came with such amazingly great stuff, I think I may splurge and the Tatcha lippie will be part of the splurge.
The eye serum in this is to die for.
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I love the review of this Tatcha skincare and the lipstick is so pretty too! 🙂
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Thank you, Ursula!