At Tatcha, we are truly honored to care for your skin. We aim to put the ‘care’ back into ‘skincare’ with each and every Tatcha product—and our collection of nutrient-rich, highly-effective face creams are some of our proudest innovations. One question we often receive, regarding two of our best-selling products, is: Tatcha Water Cream vs Dewy Skin Cream—which is best? There is no right or wrong answer when it comes to the Tatcha Dewy vs Water Cream debate—the only correct answer is selecting the ideal moisturizer for you and uncovering the unique cream that can deliver the optimal level of hydration and glow for your specific skin type. And that’s a question we can answer. Read below to uncover the differences between The Water Cream and The Dewy Skin Cream—and discover which option is right for you to unlock your healthiest-looking complexion yet.
Why We Love The Water Cream
Launched in 2017, The Water Cream took the world by storm, offering a refreshing burst of hydrating nutrients and pore-refining botanicals for balanced, healthy-looking skin. The Water Cream features wild rose and leopard lily to balance the skin, decongest pores, and minimize excess oil production. Plus the water-burst cream formula also includes our Hadasei-3 Complex, which includes Uji green tea to detoxify and prevent premature aging, Okinawa red algae to seal in moisture, and Akita rice to nourish and hydrate. Appearance-wise, the cream imparts a subtle, shine-free glow.
Those with combination and oily skin will adore The Water Cream for its pore-reducing, balancing, and lightweight qualities. The unique formula delivers deep hydration, without leaving skin sticky or greasy, too. Oily skin types tend to shy away from face moisturizers because they can feel greasy or have used a hydrator in the past that led to clogged pores. But finding a lightweight moisturizer, like The Water Cream, balances oil and can make skin not only feel better, but also look healthier. In clinical studies, 100 percent of panelists showed a reduction in oil after one week of use.
Why We Love The Dewy Skin Cream
Making its debut in 2019, the emollient-rich Dewy Skin Cream was specifically launched to give skin a natural glow and pair beautifully under makeup. The rich, moisturizing cream plumps skin for a dewy, healthy-looking appearance–thanks to antioxidant-packed Japanese purple rice, hyaluronic acid, and our superpowered Hadasei-3 Complex (to restore healthy radiance). The rich texture increases hydration, radiance, plumpness, and overall texture and firmness. When applied, the cream gives the skin a dewy and radiant glow.
The Dewy Skin moisturizer is wonderful for a variety of skin types, but those with dry skin will treasure this cream. Dry skin needs extra emollients and humectants (this cream has both, with biomimetic squalane and hyaluronic acid), which soften the skin’s surface and drench it with hydration. In consumer studies, 100 percent of panelists showed an immediate improvement in skin plumpness, suppleness, and radiance after one use.
How They're Similar
Both moisturizers are complexly hydrating and contain a handful of similar ingredients, including hyaluronic acid and our treasured Hadasei-3 Complex. They both also have a whisper of 23-karat-gold for a subtle, lit-from-within sheen.
How They're Different
There is a noticeable and intentional difference between the two moisturizers. The Water Cream is specifically designed for combination and oily skin, helping to target oil production and balance the skin, while The Dewy Skin Cream is ideal for drier skin types looking for more intense nourishment and hydration.
Your preference between the two might also depend on your locale or time of year. If you live in an area of extreme humidity and heat or a cold, dry climate, your choice of moisturizer might alter depending on the skin’s needs at that time. For example, those with oily skin might need the extra hydration and support from The Dewy Skin Cream during extremely chilly, dry weather.
Of course, both work beautifully under makeup, but they do have different finishes. The Water Cream has a pore-refining, light texture and imparts a more matte-like finish, while The Dewy Skin Cream, as you might expect from its name, provides a dewy, radiant glow.
No matter which moisturizer you select, we encourage you to take a few moments of mindfulness while applying your cream during your daily regimen. Having a moment of mindful meditation paired with your skincare routine can elevate the routine into the extraordinary.
