There is no denying I have a love hate relationship with summer. As a Leo, celebrating my birthday over outdoor cocktails or pool parties is a dream that comes true every year. My combination skin however, is prone to congestion and takes a solid beating during the summer months. A huge fan (and an incredibly picky one at that) of gel formulas, I could not wait to get my hands on the latest TATCHA Balanced Pore Perfecting Water Gel Moisturizer. Current status: hooked.
Do you TATCHA?
If you’re new to TATCHA, it’s a luxury brand made popular by QVC and is inspired by the centuries old beauty rituals of Japanese geishas. With some of the most elegant formulas on the market, the textures are lush, delicately scented, and most importantly, deliver as promised. A pure bonus, the posh and intricate packaging turns unboxing each TATCHA treasure into a ceremony.
What is this newness?
Water based and free of any oils, the brand new TATCHA launch is a complexion saver, especially for those who struggle with oily, acneic, or dehydrated skin. Extremely lightweight, this slightly milky emulsion is studded with rebalancing and softening plant extracts (Green Tea, Rice and Silk to name a few), anti-aging Algae, nourishing Olive Squalane, and soothing Chamomile. Japanese Wild Rose and Leopard Lily provide impressive pore refining and mattifying properties, which are perfect this time of year or in any hot or humid climate.
What’s in it?
Those who pray for shine stopping miracles, but appreciate a subtle glow, will love the TATCHA Balanced Pore Perfecting Water Gel Moisturizer. Courtesy of 23K Gold realness and a tiny hint of Mica, this hydrating treatment absorbs and leaves behind a natural dewy finish that has you looking rested and refreshed, never oily. An ideal prep step before the SILKEN Pore Perfecting Sunscreen SPF 35, your skin will be comfortable and hydrated all day long after using this gel moisturizer.
Having grown tremendously over the last couple of years, TATCHA is studded with options for all skin types and their travel size options are a must if you’re planning any trips this summer. While totally O/T, if you’re searching for an eye cream to blow you away, this one is worth its weight in gold.
Available at tatcha.com, Sephora.com and Barneys.com. $68 (50ml).
