If you have combination to oily skin, you know the struggle—one minute, your T-zone is a glistening oil slick, the next, your cheeks feel tight and parched. Finding a skincare routine that balances moisture while keeping excess shine at bay might feel like a never-ending search. Enter Tatcha, the Japanese cosmetics brand recognised for its elegant, effective, and skin-loving products.
Tatcha’s skincare is founded in centuries-old Japanese beauty practices, marrying timeless botanicals with current technology to produce products that function perfectly with your skin. If you’re seeking for a premium skincare routine targeted to combo-to-oily skin, you’ve come to the perfect spot.
The Power of Japanese Skincare
Inspired by classic Japanese beauty practices and fusions of modern science with natural ingredients like green tea, rice, and algae, Tatcha’s skincare philosophy is Without upsetting the delicate equilibrium of your skin, these components cooperate to nourish, moisturise, and polish it.
Here’s everything you need to create the perfect Tatcha skincare regimen for combination to oily skin to get a shine-free, brilliant complexion.
The Matcha Cleanse – Daily Clarifying Gel Cleanser
Designed especially for combination to oily skin, a luxury, scent-free gel cleanser. Made with BHA substitutes including Japanese coix seed and willow bark, this reviving gel lathers into a gentle foam that softly exfoliates, unclogs pores, and eliminates extra oil without upsetting the moisture balance of the face. The Matcha Cleanse guarantees your complexion stays moisturised, smooth, and shine-free throughout the day unlike strong cleansers that leave skin feeling dry and tight. Perfect for regular usage, this cleanser gets the skin ready for flawless makeup application and stops noon grease accumulation.
Why It Works:
- Purifies Pores – Gently exfoliates and decongests clogged pores for a clearer, more refined complexion.
- Controls Oil Without Over-Drying – Instantly reduces oil while maintaining hydration, keeping skin fresh all day.
- Preps Skin for Makeup – Smooths skin texture, reducing excess shine for a flawless base.
How To Use:
- Texture: A lightweight, bouncy gel that lathers into a refreshing foam.
- Application: Massage onto a wet face with wet hands, avoiding the eye area. Rinse thoroughly.
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The Rice Polish: Deep – Foaming Enzyme Powder
For individuals trying to get a polished, brilliant complexion, this is the ideal water-activated exfoliator. Working to gently exfoliate dead skin cells, unclog pores, and smooth texture without aggravation, this finely milled Japanese rice powder turns into a luscious, creamy foam upon contact with water. Including Hadasei-3TM, a trio of fermented Japanese superfoods, and papaya enzymes for gentle enzymatic exfoliation, this combination helps create a smooth, clear, and cosmetics-ready canvas. This non-abrasive powder preserves natural moisture barrier while softening and brightening skin unlike strong scrubs.
Why It Works:
- Exfoliates Without Irritation – Finely ground rice powder and papaya enzymes buff away dead skin cells gently.
- Supports Skin Hydration – pH-neutral formula cleanses without stripping moisture.
- Refines Pores & Smooths Skin – Wild rose extract helps tighten the look of pores and enhance skin clarity.
How To Use:
- Dosage: ½ teaspoon.
- Texture: Powder transforms into a creamy foam when mixed with water.
- Application: With wet hands, rub powder to create foam, massage onto face for 15 seconds, then rinse.
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The Camellia Cleansing Oil – 2-in-1 Makeup Remover & Cleanser
While nouraging the skin with the moisturising properties of pure Japanese camellia oil, a silky, lightweight washing oil that easily melts away makeup, sunscreen, and extra sebum. Maintaining the natural moisture barrier of the skin, this 2-in—1 combination dissolves even the most stubborn waterproof makeup and leaves behind a soft, moisturised, residue-free finish. Unlike conventional cleaning oils that feel greasy, this non-comedogenic mix emulsifies totally when blended with water, turning into a milky texture that rinses clean. Perfect for all kinds of skin, especially sensitive and oily one.
Why It Works:
- Deep Cleansing Without Stripping – Dissolves makeup and sunscreen while keeping skin balanced.
- Non-Greasy Formula – Emulsifies into a lightweight milk, leaving no oily residue.
- Hydrates & Softens – Camellia oil nourishes skin, ensuring a silky-smooth finish.
How To Use:
- Texture: Lightweight oil that emulsifies into a milky cleanser.
- Application: Apply 1-2 pumps to dry skin, massage in circular motions, then rinse with warm water.
Melt away the day—shop The Camellia Cleansing Oil now!
The Essence
The Essence Made with 100% Hadasei-3TM, Tatcha’s exclusive fermented superfood compound including rice, algae, and green tea is a potent, skin-transforming essence. This light-weight, fast-absorbing liquid helps serums and moisturisers penetrate deeper while resurfacing, plumping, and moisturising the skin, therefore improving the efficacy of your whole skincare regimen. Increasing moisture levels helps to restore brightness and improve texture, thereby preparing skin for the following phases of your program.
Why It Works:
- Enhances Skincare Absorption – Prepares skin to absorb serums and creams more effectively.
- Boosts Hydration & Plumps Skin – Strengthens the skin barrier for long-lasting hydration.
- Encourages Skin Renewal – Gently resurfaces to reveal smoother, more youthful-looking skin.
How To Use:
- Dosage: Palmful.
- Texture: Watery, fast-absorbing liquid.
- Application: Splash onto clean skin after cleansing, gently pressing into face and neck.
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The Liquid Silk Canvas
A rich, multi-tasking primer mixed with silk extracts to produce a smooth, even canvas for makeup while shielding the skin from environmental stresses and pollution. The Liquid Silk Canvas weightless, oil-free primer guarantees your foundation stays fresh and beautiful all day by easily blurring blemishes, minimising the look of pores, and controlling shine. Driven with pink and gold pearl, it gently brightens and evens skin tone, therefore producing a soft-focus, naturally brilliant finish.
Why It Works:
- Blurs & Perfects – Silk extracts hydrate while minimizing the appearance of pores and fine lines.
- Extends Makeup Wear – Creates a smooth, even base for longer-lasting makeup.
- Controls Shine – Minimizes excess oil for a soft-focus, semi-matte finish.
How To Use:
- Dosage: Up to 1 pump.
- Texture: Lightweight, oil-free fluid.
- Application: Apply after skincare and SPF but before makeup for a seamless, long-lasting base.
Perfect your canvas—shop The Liquid Silk Canvas now!
The Tatcha Glow, Minus the Shine
Tatcha’s skincare is all about balance—hydrating the face without overwhelming it, keeping oil in check without over-drying, and providing a natural glow that lasts all day. This well chosen regimen guarantees that your skin stays fresh, healthy, and radiant whether your deal with noon shine or occasional dryness.
