The Water Cream
Tatcha · 3: moisturize

The Water Cream

Coming soon

$72.00 Buy on Amazon →
How to use

Scoop a desired amount with the gold spoon and massage onto the face, neck and décolleté in upward strokes. Use morning and night.

Pros
  • Lightweight gel-cream with Japanese coix seed, multi-weight glycerin, wild rose and heartleaf
  • Brand reports smoother texture and refined pores with a BHA alternative
  • Quick-absorbing and clinically tested for hydration, per the brand
Cons
  • Brand site now sells only 75 mL at $93 (subscription-only in the US)
  • High price
  • Light texture may not be enough for very dry skin

Pros, cons and how-to-use notes are Derminology's own opinion and suggestions, based on ingredients we've matched to published clinical evidence and on the brand's directions. They are general information, not medical advice. Always follow the label, patch test new products, and ask a doctor or dermatologist if you have a skin condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or use prescription treatments.

Active Ingredients

The ingredients we've matched to real clinical evidence and used to score this product's efficacy below — not the full ingredient label.

Claims

✓ Non-comedogenic
✓ Dermatologist tested
✓ Safe for sensitive skin
✓ Hypoallergenic
? Fragrance free (unknown)
? Paraben free (unknown)
? Oil free (unknown)

Efficacy readout

Blemishes
2.0/5
Aging
2.6/5
Irritation
3.2/5

Eczema and Rosacea scoring: Coming soon — most clinically-proven treatments for these are prescription-only and fall outside a consumer product database. Not shown on the chart above.

Colored = scored    Grey = not applicable to this product

References

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