MOISTURIZER | Tatcha Water Cream

Tbh I bought this mostly for the packaging, but also I had a Sephora gift card + it was 15% off

(I ended up paying $13 cash, yay)

Spatula to scoop out the moisturizer

I'm almost out! I feel like I haven't had it that long, but I guess it's been almost 2 months

Gotta hand it to Tatcha for the nice packaging

Sephora description:

Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Normal
✔ Oily
✔ Combination
✔ Sensitive 

What it is:
An oil-free, anti-aging water cream that releases a burst of skin-improving Japanese nutrients, powerful botanicals, and optimal hydration for poreless-looking skin. 

Solutions for: 
- Dryness 
- Pores 
- Dullness and uneven texture 

If you want to know more…
The Water Cream provides nutrient-rich, balanced hydration with the unique water-burst that breaks upon application to deliver nourishment without leaving skin sticky or greasy. It clarifies and refines skin with pure, powerful Japanese botanicals: Japanese wild rose visibly tightens pores and smooths skin texture; Japanese leopard lily helps control excess oil and purify skin by supporting natural skin turnover; and hadasei-3—an anti-aging trinity of green tea, rice, and algae—restores healthy-looking radiance. The formula imparts a subtle, shine-free glow with a touch of 23-karat gold. 

Ingredients:

-Japanese Wild Rose: Supports natural circulation, balances skin, and improves the look of pores.
-Japanese Leopard Lily: Reduces oil production, calms problem skin, and supports natural turnover of the skin. 
-Tatcha's Signature Hadasei-3: Restores a healthy-looking, youthful radiance with nourishing green tea, rice, and algae.

Water, Saccharomyces/Camellia Sinensis Leaf/Cladosiphon Okamuranus/Rice Ferment Filtrate*, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Glycerin, Diglycerin, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Gold, Belamcanda Chinensis Root Extract, Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lecithin, Pistacia Lentiscus (Mastic) Gum, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Mica, Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disodium Edta, Tin Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum/Fragrance, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol. *Hadasei-3.

Price

$68 for 1.7 oz / 50 ml

Tatcha is generally pretty overpriced, but this is their cheapest moisturizer aside from the Water Gel Moisturizer (which has alcohol as one of the top 5 ingredients, hence why I haven't tried it yet)

I have been using this as a night cream, bc it's surprisingly moisturizing and smooth. I think a little bit can go a long way, but I like to apply a lot of moisturizer just in case. It is indeed lightweight, mostly fragrance free. In terms of anti-aging it doesn't perform as well as my retinol moisturizer from Paula's Choice, but it moisturizes the skin enough where I don't feel dry/flaky in the morning.

Would I recommend it?

If you can afford it, yes.

I've also been using the Tatcha Camellia Cleansing Oil, which is supposed to be amazing. I think it is good if you've never tried Shu Uemura, full review soon (:

MOISTURIZER | Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream

Sephora description:

Which skin type is it good for?

✔ Normal

✔ Oily

✔ Combination

✔ Dry

✔ Sensitive

What it is:

A whipped moisturizer to visibly brighten and improve firmness.

Solutions for:

- Dryness

- Loss of firmness/elasticity

- Fine lines/wrinkles

If you want to know more…

The luxurious Lala Retro™ is thick and creamy without being heavy or greasy. With regular use in combination with Drunk Elephant cleansers, serums, and sun protection products, your skin will be balanced, hydrated, and healthy-looking.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:

- Parabens

- Sulfates

- Phthalates

What else you need to know:

Drunk Elephant formulations only contain ingredients that benefit skin health and assist the formulation, keeping them safe and making them ideal for even the most sensitive skin. You will never find sensitizing colorants, perfumes, or fragrant essential oils of any kind in their products, making them appropriate for every skin type. This product is cruelty-free and does not contain gluten. The brand is a supporter of IEF (International Elephant Foundation).

This product is an Allure Best of Beauty award winner.

Ingredients

-Blend of Six African Oils: Deliver intense hydration.

-Plantain Extract: Helps recover firmness and elasticity.

-Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer: Delivers long-lasting moisture.

-Antioxidant-rich, Fermented Green Tea

Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Isostearate, Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil/Glucose/Glycine Soja (Soybean) Meal/Malt Extract/Yeast Extract Ferment Filtrate, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Cetearyl Alcohol, Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-6 Ximenia Americana Seedate, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Ceteareth-20, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol.

Pros

Not heavy feeling

Moisturizing

Hygienic packaging

Cons

Expensive

Could clog your pores if you are acne prone (it broke me out, unfortunately)

Price

$60 for 1.69 oz

Verdict

I was about $200 away from being VIB Rouge, so I splurged and got some products I don't need. I was pretty excited for this Drunk Elephant product, since the packaging is similar to the Kate Somerville Nourishing moisturizer but seems more moisturizing. This is definitely a good winter moisturizer, but on the nights I wore this I felt like the pores around my nose might be clogged if I used this consistently. After a few uses I noticed breakouts in my chin area and the lower parts of my cheeks. This is a bit too rich for my combination skin, I really wish more brands used this type of packaging.

Repurchase?

No.

Would I recommend it?

Yes.