Though autumn officially starts in a week, the weather has been gorgeous in Massachusetts lately. We’re having a stunning late summer. I’ve been trying to spend as much time as I can outdoors. And I make sure I apply sunscreen all the time.
Tatcha Silken Pore Perfecting Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35
A couple of days ago, I reviewed a facial moisturizer that I’m really enjoying, but because it doesn’t have sunscreen in the formula it is imperative that I use a separate facial sunscreen. Tatcha, the luxury skincare brand inspired by the beauty rituals of the geishas in Japan, recently sent me Silken Pore Perfecting Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35.
It comes in a very pretty Tatcha blue plastic tube so it can be tucked into a purse or bag for use throughout the day. The sunscreen itself looks thick and white, but when I rub it in, it feels lightweight and it disappears completely: no grease, no heaviness at all. It really is “silken”. Absolutely amazing!
The other skincare benefit that Tatcha Silken Pore Perfecting Sunscreen provides is that it tightens enlarged pores. Fortunately, my pores aren’t too bad, but this helps hide them almost completely. <3
Silken Pore Perfecting Sunscreen can be used as a primer, or it can be used as a final step. Love the flexibility.
Tatcha Silken Pore Perfecting Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 comes in a 2 oz. tube priced at $68. It also is available in a handy trial size that’s great for tucking in your makeup bag for $13. It is formulated in Japan, and made in the U.S.
Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 15%, Octisalate 5% Inactive Ingredients:
Water, Isododecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Propanediol, Hdi/trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Behenyl Alcohol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate (Licorice Extract), Glycyrrhiza Inflata (Licorice) Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Pistacia Lentiscus (Mastic) Gum, Sericin (Silk Extract), Algae Extract, Lecithin, Inositol (Rice Extract), Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Sorbitan Tristearate, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Silica, Potassium Sorbate, Beheneth-20, Sodium Acrylate/Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Dimethylacrylamide Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Titanium Dioxide, Methicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethiconol, Disodium Edta, Iron Oxides (Ci77491), Tin Oxide, Mica, Fragrance (Natural), Ethylhexylglycerin, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol.
Tatcha Polished Classic Rice Enzyme Powder
In the goody bag that was my gift with purchase at Barney’s, I received a travel size (plastic) jar of Tatcha Polished Classic Rice Enzyme Powder.
What is it? It’s a multitasker: cleanser, toner and exfoliator in one! Tatcha describes it as “A water-activated enzyme powder of rice bran, papaya + HADASEI-3 Bioactive Complex. Reveals skin’s natural gleam.” I was so excited to try this product that is unlike any other cleanser/exfoliator that I use.
After I removed the lid, there is a plastic insert on the jar with a “trap door”. I slid back the door to reveal a small hole.
Next, I shook out about half a teaspoon of the white powder onto my wet hand. I added a bit more water to create a foam. I massaged it onto my face for about 10-20 seconds and then rinsed. The rice enzyme powder provides gentle exfoliation with no harsh abrasives. It didn’t dry out my sensitive, dry skin. Lovely!
This product comes in different formulations:
- Polished: Classic for normal skin
- Indigo: Soothing for sensitive skin
- Polished (pink): Gentle for dry skin
- Polished (green): Deep for oily skin.
I did quite well with the Classic version. I wonder if Indigo for sensitive skin or Polished for dry skin would have made any difference?
The full size jar is 2.1 oz./60 g and is priced at $65. The 0.35 oz./10 g travel size is priced at $15. Made in Japan
Ingredients: Oryza Sativa (rice) Powder, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Potassium Myristate, Cellulose, Water, Papain (papaya Extract), Camellia Sinensis (green Tea) Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin (pearl) Protein, Oryza Sativa (rice) Bran, Algae Extract, Glycerin, Dextrin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol
I love both of these gorgeous skincare products from Tatcha. They are so well made with care and quality ingredients. Please check them out and the rest of the Tatcha skincare range on the Tatcha website. You can even go through the Tatcha ad that’s at the top of this page!
Tatcha products are formulated without:
Mineral Oil, Synthetic Colors, Synthetic Fragrances, Sulfate Detergents, Parabens, PEGs, PPGs, Urea, DEA, TEA or Phthalates.
What a lovely review, Allison! TATCHA does no wrong! I am still awaiting my sunscreen from them, and can’t wait to try it! The Classic Enzyme powder is one of my all-time favorite cleansers!
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Helen, you will LOVE the sunscreen! It disappears to just about nothing, and it acts as a terrific primer. I love the multi-tasking aspects of both of these products!
I’ve heard amazing things about that enzyme powder! On the wish list it goes I guess 🙂
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I love using it, Melissa! Glad to see you back. Eager to see your wedding pix!!!
I’ve heard so many great things about Tatcha. I want to try their moisturizer but the sunscreen sounds great too.
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Oh, yay, Aleya, your comment came through this time!! Thank you. I also want to try the blue Indigo moisturizer. It’s next on my list! the sunscreen really is great! I’m wearing it right now
I have such a problem making myself wear sunscreen, but this one from Tatcha sounds great. I’m getting that polished sample in my Barney’s bag and I can’t wait to try my first Tatcha product! It’s one of the main reasons I got the bag! lol
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This one from Tatcha makes it so easy especially since it works as a primer too. No grease at all! I’m so glad that you are getting the Barney’s goody bag. I hope you enjoy the Tatcha Classic Rice Enzyme Powder too. And you’ll be blown away by all the amazing products in the bag. I’m having a ball!
Tatcha was one of the first brands I worked with a few year ago. I have a stockpile of that enzyme powder and love it! I need to try the suncreen, I think I would love it also!
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I think you would love the sunscreen too! So many benefits from one product!
Greaseless sunscreen that can be used as a primer is defo the ultimate beauty innovation. I’ve tried rice powder (as a cleanser) from a couple of Korean brands and liked it.
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It really is a great little multi-tasker, this pore refining sunscreen primer!
The enzyme powder seems really interesting.
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Yes, when you add a little water it foams and the rice powder itself is a gentle exfoliant. very cool.
I’ve heard good things about Tatcha products and thank you for doing a review on it. I absolutely have to try the sunscreen 🙂 xo
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Sharon, the sunscreen/pore refiner/primer is amazing! I think it’s great that Tatcha has travel sizes so it’s possible to try the products out without breakage the bank.
Bummer on the sunscreen but I’d love to try that enzyme powder.
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Sorry that you can’t use these sunscreens because this multi-tasking sunscreen, pore refiner, primer is amazing. I’m going to try the Indigo version of the enzyme powder next and see what the difference is between them for my dry, sensitive skin.
I love the your Tacha review from your Goodie bag! Love that they have options for dry or sensitive skin because there is a real difference in both versions in skin care!
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I’m going to try the Indigo version of the Classic Rice Enzyme Powder next to see if it makes a difference on my sensitive skin. Hard to know whether to go with the dry skin or the sensitive skin version. I’m surprised that I’m doing so well with the regular normal skin version.
I have such a lust for this brand right now! That enzyme powder sounds so amazing, especially for someone with sensitive skin like me!
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I’m going to try the Indigo version for sensitive skin, Julie, and I’ll review it separately!
I have an obsession with enzyme powder. I’d love to try this one!
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You should try it, Mandy, especially since there’s the travel size! I’m going to try the Indigo version for sensitive skin next
I’ve heard really positive things about Tatcha. Their packaging is so pretty!
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I agree, Brianna. I’ve fallen in love with their gorgeous blue packaging as well as the products themselves!
You can’t go wrong with Tatcha. It’s a magnificent line.
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truly!
I want to try the rice enzyme powder!
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I’m going to try the Indigo version for sensitive skin. I’ll post a review once I’ve had a chance to try it out for a while.
Adore both of these!
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I’m so glad to get introduced to them!
Matte foundations will not work for me in the Fall/Winter, so I definitely need a primer like this to go with my foundations! Sounds absolutely lovely! <3
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Usually I would use a moisturizer with SPF, but I really fell in love with the Bellatorra Cellular Renewal Complex that doesn’t have sunscreen in it so I was so happy to discover this super-lightweight multi-tasker with sunscreen, pore perfecting properties and primer. It really is worth a try!
I’ve been using the Rice Enzyme Powder for awhile and LOVE it!
I’m going to try the Indigo version for sensitive skin and see if there’s any difference with the one I’m using now. Love Tatcha!
I love Tatcha!
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Such gorgeous and effective skincare products!
I love all things Tatcha! The powder sounds like my next buy!
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It’s such a cool product!
I think I tried a sample of a Tatcha product before. Have not purchased anything yet.
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What’s nice about Tatcha is that though their products are pricey, they often have affordable travel sizes. I need the travel size of the blue Indigo moisturizer.
I am in love with all things Tatcha, but you already know that 🙂 This sunscreen is seriously amazing.
Isn’t it the best?! I love that it has so many benefits!
A sunscreen that makes you pores looks smaller? I need a lifetime supply! Both of these products sound exceptional.
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It’s really a wonderful sunscreen/pore perfector/primer! And the Classic Rice Enzyme Powder is so gentle but cleansing. Definitely innovative products!
I have and love this sunscreen!
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Isn’t it the best?!
I am obsessed with that Rice Enzyme Powder!! I definitely need to try the sunscreen. Thanks for sharing xo
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I’m glad you love the Rice Enzyme Powder too, Brigette! I just got the Indigo version of it and I love the gentle blue powder 🙂 Yes, the sunscreen is beyond fabulous: so lightweight, it’s like it almost disappears!