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The Essence

Healthy Aging Firming Treatment

Sale price $110
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Size: 150 ml / 5.0 fl. oz.

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Recommended for
Clarifying, Plumping, Hydrating, Healthy Aging, Firming, Smoothing

Formulated without
Mineral oil, synthetic fragrance, sulfates, detergents, parabens, urea, DEA, TEA, phthalates.

Fragrance-free, Dermatologist Tested, Cruelty-free

Ingredients

Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Propanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol

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The Essence
The Essence150 ml | 5.0 fl. oz. Sale price $110
The Essence texture
Benefits

Targets premature aging while softening & smoothing

As effective as retinol at improving visible firmness††
Antioxidant protection against premature aging
Improves the performance of other skincare

††Based on in vitro testing on biomarkers including COL1A1, COL3A1, and ELN.

Woman applying the Essence
Clinical Results

Proven to promote healthy aging

621% Improvement in skin moisturization instantly*
100% Showed improvement in fine lines & wrinkles after 1 week

Clinical Results

After 1 Use

  • 621% improvement in skin moisturization*
  • 100% showed improvement in smoothness, softness & suppleness**

After 1 Week

  • 100% showed improvement in skin radiance**
  • 100% showed improvement in fine lines & wrinkles†
  • 93% showed improvement in visible skin firmness†††

*Based on a bio-instrumentation study on 30 panelists.

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

†Based on an expert grading study on 34 panelists.

††Based on in vitro testing on biomarkers including COL1A1, COL3A1, and ELN.

†††Based on a clinical study of 32 panelists.

*Based on a bio-instrumentation study of 30 panelists.
Based on a clinical study on 34 panelists.

Shot of model pouring The Essence onto hands.
How to Use

Help serum and moisturizer absorb better

Use daily, after cleansing and before any other skincare products. Splash a palmful of The Essence into your hand, and press gently into the skin on your face and neck.

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ingredients

100% Hadasei-3, a proprietary complex of Japanese superfoods

Double-Fermented Akita Rice

Double-Fermented Akita Rice

Supports healthy skin barrier function

Uji Green Tea

Uji Green Tea

Provides antioxidant protection

Okinawa Algae

Okinawa Algae

Plumps skin with hydration

Powered by Hadasei-3™ proprietary complex

Scientists at the Tatcha Institute crafted this advanced blend of superfoods that lives inside most Tatcha formulas. Rooted in the nutrient-dense Japanese diet, largely considered the healthiest in the world, Hadasei-3™ is rich in essential amino acids and gentle AHAs like lactic acid to gently resurface as it hydrates.

Overall rating: 4.6295385 / 5 from 3663 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Customers of The Essence appreciate its ability to make skin look amazing, soft, and radiant. They also love how it leaves skin feeling soft, refreshed, and plump. While opinions on the scent vary, the packaging is praised for its beauty and ease of use. Many customers also noted their love for the essence's effectiveness and quality.

Summary topics

  • Skin Appearance: 7%
  • Skin Feel: 22%
  • Product Packaging: 8%
  • Skin Condition: 35%
  • Facial Skin Feel: 6%

Review topics: ["skin","feels","packaging","essence","look","face","bottle","difference","absorbs","results","hydration","scent","ingredients","texture","size","tatcha","glow","fragrance","improvement","skincare","amount","pores","quality","moisturizer","formula","consistency","residue","works","weight","base"].

Review highlights

  • "Your face feels soft like rose petals and looks smooth and bright and just amazing."Scarletlofton73
  • "I love this Essence, it smells good, its light and make my skin look so good after using it."Susi
  • "It smells great and makes my face feel so smooth and look so bright."Nicole H.

Reviews

Smooth skin

"I use The Essence twice a day - in the morning and at bedtime. I have very sensitive skin which gets very dry quickly. The Essence makes my skin feel hydrated and it looks smooth even without any additional products although I uses the Indigo creams afterwards."

Judith S. (5/5)

"I adore Tatcha products. It feels like luxury from the moment you recieve your package. Wonderful Essence ."

Kathryn (5/5)

"I really like this"

Sanaz (5/5)

"Always love Tatcha, as an older woman this has been wonderful fir my skin!"

Christin (5/5)

"Excellent product 👌"

Kayla (5/5)

"It’s perfect"

Sanaz (5/5)

"Great"

M (5/5)

Can cause fungal acne!

"Careful if you are oily! I almost never get zits and after I started using this my whole forehead broke out. It was itchy and red and nothing I did made it go away. Then I read fermented skincare products can cause fungal acne! I immediately stopped use and after 2 days of applying clotrimazole my forehead is back to normal! I love all their other products just gonna stay away from the fermented ingredients!"

Sarah S. (1/5)

In love!

"I wasn’t sure how I’d like this product so I bought the mini but now I’m regretting now buying the full size. My skin is looking more radiant and bouncy again."

Nardia M. (5/5)

Clean & Fresh

"Absorbs quickly, feels clean and fresh. Appreciate the container durability since I dropped in the sink and then the floor and it didn't break or even crack - so relieved!"

Debra H. (5/5)

Q&A

Is this pregnancy safe?
All of the skincare pieces in our collection is formulated to be pregnancy-friendly. For specific questions about any of the ingredients, please contact customercare@tatcha.com
I have developed Rosacea on one side of my face earlier this year. I am so thrilled with the Indigo Calming Cream it has really helped especially with any redness. It just takes it away almost immediately & I do not break out anymore. I have tried the essence in the past and within a couple of days my face got red & developed dry spots on the rosacea side. I waited a couple of months & tried it again & the same thing happened. I wish I could use it & was wondering if I diluted it with one of your products or water do you think that would work? I have extremely sensitive mature skin. This is the only one of your products that I have tried has caused me a problem. Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated.
We don’t recommend diluting The Essence with water or other products, as this can affect its effectiveness and may still cause an allergic reaction to your skin.
After cleansing with the Tatcha Rice Wash, I wipe my face with an acne toner pad and then apply benzoyl peroxide. I want to introduce the Essence into this skin care routine. After cleansing when should I use the Essence.
Thank you for your question! The Essence should always be applied just before your serum step. If you don't use a serum, apply The Essence just before your moisturizer. Take a palmful of The Essence and press it into skin. It will absorb very quickly so you can continue with the rest of your routine. We hope this helps!
Should I let this dry before applying serum/moisturizer or does it help absorb to layer immediately after?
Hello! We recommend giving The Essence a few seconds to absorb before applying your next step to maximize the benefits for your skin. We hope this helps!
Can this replace a hydrating toner?
Thank you for reaching out! The Essence does not replace a toner, but instead acts as a plumping softener. It helps plump and soften skin opening up water channels deep within. This allows all your serums and moisturizers to penetrate deeper and faster so you see increased results. We hope this helps.

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