Dewy Skin Routine

Tatcha’s dewy skin routine has a secret ingredient. Keep reading to find out more, plus our hack for a radiant glow instantly.

Who isn’t seeking skin with such enviable radiance it practically glows on its own — but where does one start? A dewy skin routine, which can give you a shortcut to skin that not only looks healthy but also feels deeply nourished and hydrated. Tatcha is the perfect place to start, as we’re synonymous with glowy, moisturized skin. But this trademark radiance is more than just a superficial glow. Tatcha’s unmistakable dewiness is achieved thanks to a handful of remarkably powerful ingredients that can transform skin. This is where our dewy skincare routine comes in, providing an instant boost.

The Best Dewy Skin Routine Products

What's a good dewy skincare routine? At Tatcha, we’re proud to have extensive expertise in dewy skin; it’s our passion to help you get glowing, both immediately and long term. Here are a handful of products that will support healthy skin and subsequently leave behind a radiant glow.

Two of our most notable dewy skincare innovations are the bestselling Dewy Milk Moisturizer and The Dewy Skin Cream, which deliver moisture you can see and feel. The Dewy Skin Cream is not only powered by Hadasei-3, but also features hyaluronic acid to instantly triple skin’s moisture* and reveal dewy skin. The rich, decadent cream visibly plumps fine lines** for healthy-looking skin. The Dewy Milk Moisturizer still imparts that signature dewy glow, but features a weightless texture that balances excess oil. The Hadasei-3 and zinc hyaluronate-powered formula instantly doubles skin bounce*** for an enviable all-day radiance.

But our dewy routine extends beyond just moisturizers. The Dewy Serum and The Luminous Dewy Skin Mist also feature Hadasei-3, allowing them to penetrate deep within the skin to deliver juicy hydration. The Dewy Serum provides six times instant hydration**** and improves skin elasticity over time***** for nourished and hydrated skin. The Luminous Dewy Skin Mist can be used before and after makeup – and on the go – to instantly refresh, set, and hydrate skin. Proven to deliver a dewy glow instantly, this mist improves luminosity and moisture levels in just a single use.******

It’s also worth highlighting one of Tatcha’s most iconic Hadasei-3 products: The Essence, which is composed solely of the proprietary complex. The Essence does it all: supports healthy aging, softens, smooths, hydrates (hello, dewiness!), preps the skin, and protects. It works both instantly by improving skin moisture the moment it is applied,******* and over time, by improving the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and firmness over a single week.******** It also works holistically with the rest of your skincare routine, helping serums and moisturizers applied after The Essence work harder.

Your Step-by-Step Dewy Skin Routine

If partaking in this radiance journey, here is the dewy skin routine that will get you glowing ASAP.

Morning Dewy Skin Routine

Step One: Cleanse, using the cleanser of your choice. Aim for 15 to 60 seconds of gently massaging the cleanser into the skin.

Step Two: Lock in hydration immediately after cleansing with a silky Essence and/or toner to balance the skin, if using.

Step Three: The trick to naturally dewy skin is layers of hydration, and that certainly includes a hydrating serum right after applying an essence. Try The Dewy Serum, which floods skin with instant hydration.

Step Four: Follow up a hydrating serum immediately with the moisturizer of your choice. Aim for a product that locks in hydration and leaves a radiant sheen, like The Dewy Milk Moisturizer or The Dewy Skin Cream.

Step Five: Never skip sunscreen, which will not only shield your skin from UVA and UVB rays, but many formulas can also help prevent future sun spots for brighter skin over time.

Step Six: Consider a primer or a hydrating setting mist, like The Luminous Dewy Skin Mist, which can be used before makeup to soothe and hydrate, or incorporated into your ritual as a finishing spray after applying your makeup.

Evening Dewy Skin Routine

Step One: Cleansing is important, but double cleansing is the trick to dewy, healthy skin. Start with an oil cleanser to break down makeup and the day’s grit, rinse, and then follow with a creamy or foaming cleanser (of your choice) to cleanse the skin.

Step Two: Lock in hydration immediately after cleansing with a silky Essence and/or toner to balance the skin, if using. It is especially helpful at night to use hydrating and balancing formulas, like an essence.

Step Three: Locking in hydration at night will help skin repair and soothe overnight. Try a formula that focuses on calming and hydrating, like The Dewy Serum.

Step Four: Never skip a moisturizer! In the evening, you can choose a formula that is a tad more hydrating so skin can repair while you sleep.

Step Five: If you’re looking for bonus dewy points, try a hydrating mist, like The Luminous Dewy Skin Mist, then follow it up immediately with a facial oil (the mist helps the oil absorb better), like the Gold Camellia Beauty Oil, to lock in hydration overnight.

Dewy Skincare, Powered by Hadasei-3

All of our dewy skincare innovations have a secret ingredient: They are powered by Tatcha’s proprietary complex, Hadasei-3. While other moisturizers sit on the skin’s surface, our dewy skin routine delivers transformative hydration deep into the skin, thanks in part to Hadasei-3.

What is Hadasei-3, and what does it do for the skin? Rooted in the nutrient-dense Japanese diet, widely considered the healthiest in the world, Hadasei-3 is rich in essential amino acids and gentle AHAs, like lactic acid, to gently resurface while hydrating. Let’s explore the three ingredients that make up the Hadasei-3 complex: fermented rice, green tea, and algae.

Rice

While rice is already wonderfully beneficial for the skin, Tatcha’s formulation takes it a step further by fermenting the Akita rice for further development of beneficial properties. Rice-derived skincare has been shown in studies to offer brightening, moisturizing, and soothing benefits, helping to gently exfoliate and impart a radiant glow. Tatcha’s double-fermented Akita rice supports the skin’s natural moisturizing factors for a healthy barrier.

Green Tea

The popular tea is not only delicious to drink, but it is also impressively rich in polyphenols, which are known to have strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Green tea is a rich source of epigallocatechin gallate, or EGCG, widely regarded as one of the most powerful antioxidants available. In a study researching the skin benefits of the antioxidant, EGCG has been found to have a positive effect on skin hydration, moisture retention, and the prevention of wrinkle formation. Tatcha’s Uji green tea helps neutralize oxidative damage to reduce signs of premature aging.

Algae

Prized for centuries (if not millennia) across numerous cultures, both dietarily and cosmetically, algae is packed with antioxidants and moisture-locking properties. The superfood naturally has scientifically proven humectant properties that keep skin hydrated longer and is rich in protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids, making it an ideal ingredient to nurture and support healthy skin. Tatcha’s Okinawa algae helps moisture retention with skin-plumping polysaccharides.

At Tatcha, we are passionate about glowing skin, but more importantly, we want that glow to come from within. That means skin that’s so healthy, it actually radiates, which is precisely where the dewy skincare routine comes in to get you glowing stat. But we also believe that skincare is only part of the journey; having a healthy mind and lifestyle is just as important when aiming to achieve dewy skin. We hope focusing on the health of your skin can help bring peace in your life, too. Because skin isn’t just surface deep, it tells a story of who we are and the journey we’re going on. Here’s to glowing and growing.

*Based on a bioinstrumentation study of 30 panelists.

**Based on a clinical study of 36 panelists.

***Based on a clinical study of 30 participants.

****Based on a bioinstrumentation study of 25 panelists.

*****Based on a bioinstrumentation study of 45 panelists.

******Based on a clinical study of 33 panelists.

*******Based on an expert grading study on 30 panelists.

********Based on an expert grading study on 34 panelists.