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The Dewy Skin Cream
A rich, scented line-plumping cream loved for its dewy finish and makeup prep, but costly and not for fragrance-sensitive skin.
7.2
Good
Beauty score
#9 of 9 moisturizers
Community
—/10
- Format
- Cream
- Size
- 1.7 fl oz
- Price per oz
- $43.77 / oz
- Price tier
- Prestige
Made for: Dry skin · Combination skin · Mature skin
Last reviewed November 2, 2026 by our editors · How we score
The verdict
A rich, scented line-plumping cream loved for its dewy finish and makeup prep, but costly and not for fragrance-sensitive skin.
The Dewy Skin Cream is Tatcha's rich moisturizer for dry and combination-to-dry skin, combining hyaluronic acid, red algae, Japanese purple rice and squalane with the brand's Hadasei-3 complex. Tatcha cites a clinical study showing three times the hydration after one use and smoother-looking fine lines after two weeks. Creators and press reviewers praise its rich, melting texture, glow and performance under makeup. It contains fragrance and fragrance allergens and costs far more than drugstore alternatives, which are its main drawbacks.
Best for
- Dry or combination-to-dry skin wanting a dewy finish
- Makeup prep for a glowy base
- Shoppers who value a luxury texture and ritual
What we love
- Rich texture that melts in and leaves a dewy glow
- Works well as makeup prep, per press reviewers
- Hyaluronic acid, squalane and glycerin for hydration
- Refill pods available for the jar
- Non-comedogenic and dermatologist-tested per Tatcha
Worth knowing
- Contains fragrance plus citral, limonene and linalool
- Expensive per milliliter
- Tatcha recommends it for dry and combo-to-dry skin, so oily skin may find it heavy
- Jar packaging, even with the spoon
How it scored
The breakdown.
Five factors, weighted for formulas. Here’s our working.
7.2Good
Beauty score out of 10. Brands can’t pay for placement — ever.
- Results30%7.7
Reviewers report plumper, more supple skin and smoother makeup application, backed by brand studies on 30 to 36 panelists, but little beyond good hydration.
- Formula & ingredients20%7.0
Solid humectants and squalane, but the fragrance, citral and linalool add irritation risk for sensitive skin and no active is disclosed at a meaningful percentage.
- Texture & experience15%8.4
The rich texture that melts in without stickiness, the dewy finish and the spoon-and-jar ritual are what reviewers praise most.
- Value20%5.5
At over a dollar per milliliter it costs several times more than drugstore creams with similar hydration.
- Community love15%7.6
Hugely popular on TikTok and with press reviewers, while some Reddit commenters argue cheaper creams give a similar feel.
Beauty profile
Inside the bottle.
Texture
Rich cream scooped with an included gold spoon; reviewers describe it melting in without stickiness
Format
Cream
Fragrance
Contains fragrance — Contains fragrance (parfum) with citral, limonene and linalool listed
Size
1.7 fl oz / 50 ml
Key ingredients
Ingredient encyclopedia →- HaHyaluronic acidHydrators — ingredient guide
- SqSqualaneHydrators — ingredient guide
- RiRice extract & fermentBotanicals & ferments — ingredient guide
- GlGlycerinHydrators — ingredient guide
What’s in it: Hyaluronic acid with red algae, Japanese purple rice, biomimetic squalane and the Hadasei-3 complex (fermented rice, green tea, Okinawa algae). No percentages disclosed.
How to use
Scoop the desired amount with the gold spoon and massage onto face, neck and décolletage in upward strokes, morning and night.
Free from (brand-stated)
- mineral oil
- synthetic fragrances
- sulfates
- parabens
- urea
- phthalates
Claims & certifications
- Dermatologist-tested
- Non-comedogenic
- Cruelty-free (brand-stated)
- Paraben-free
Full ingredient list (INCI)47 ingredients · key actives highlighted · as listed by the brand
- Aqua/water/eau,
- Saccharomyces/rice Ferment Filtrate,
- Glycerin,
- Propanediol,
- Dimethicone,
- Squalane,
- Diisostearyl Malate,
- Behenyl Alcohol,
- Myristyl Myristate,
- Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate,
- Bis-diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2,
- Tridecyl Trimellitate,
- Inositol,
- Sorbitan Tristearate,
- Beheneth-20,
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract,
- Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract,
- Chondrus Crispus Extract,
- Betaphycus Gelatinum Extract,
- Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract,
- Panax Ginseng Root Extract,
- Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract,
- Thymus Serpyllum Extract,
- Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Flower Extract,
- Sodium Hyaluronate,
- Gold,
- Sericin,
- Phytosteryl Macadamiate,
- Tocopherol,
- Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer,
- Sorbitan Isostearate,
- Polysorbate 60,
- Butylene Glycol,
- Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer,
- Sodium Benzoate,
- Gluconolactone,
- Ethylhexylglycerin,
- Parfum/fragrance,
- Alcohol,
- Phenoxyethanol,
- Citral,
- Limonene,
- Linalool,
- Mica,
- Tin Oxide,
- Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891),
- Violet 2 (Ci 60725)
Formulas change. Always check the packaging, and patch-test if your skin is reactive.
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What people say
Straight from the source.
Verbatim from Reddit, forums, blogs and the beauty press — linked, so you can read the whole thread.
3 verbatim quotes · 2 positive · 1 mixed
Brit + CoPositive
Upon first application of the product, I noticed how extremely thick it is. It's a very heavy formula, but when I rubbed it into my skin, it almost felt wet. Unlike other thicker moisturizers, my skin wasn't sticky after use
HELLO! MagazineMixed
After a week of use, I noticed patches of texture on my cheeks had disappeared. Unfortunately, it didn’t do much for controlling an acne breakout I was suffering with at the time
IPSYPositive
Any moisturizer can feel great in the moment but Dewy Skin Cream consistently made my skin feel silky in the morning. Not just that, but I found my makeup—especially foundation—went on easier with less dry patches and rough texture.
Price & value
Is it worth it?
Typical price
$74.00
for 1.7 fl oz / 50 ml
Per ounce
$43.77
DrugstoreMid-rangePrestigeLuxury
About 70% more per ounce than the typical moisturizers we review. Our value score: 5.5/10 for a prestige pick.
Price checked November 2026 at a non-Amazon retailer. Prices change — retailers show the current one.
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FAQ
Good questions.
Is The Dewy Skin Cream fragrance-free?
No. The ingredient list includes parfum along with citral, limonene and linalool. Tatcha states it is formulated without synthetic fragrances, but parfum is still listed, so fragrance-sensitive users should patch test.
Which skin types is it for?
Tatcha recommends it for dry and combination-to-dry skin. It is a rich cream, so oily skin may find it heavy; the brand also sells a lighter moisturizer, The Dewy Milk.
How much should I use?
Tatcha directs scooping the desired amount with the included gold spoon and massaging it in upward strokes; press reviewers note a dime-sized amount covers the face.
Is there a refill?
Yes. Tatcha sells a 50 ml refill pod for the jar alongside 15 ml, 50 ml and 75 ml sizes.
Sources we checked (7)
- tatcha.com/products/the-dewy-skin-cream
- tatcha.com/products/the-dewy-skin-cream.json
- tatcha.com/pages/our-story
- brit.co/tatcha-dewy-skin-cream-review
- ipsy.com/blog/tatcha-dewy-skin-cream-review
- hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/914047/tatcha-dewy-skin-cream-review/
- shop.tiktok.com/us/pdp/dewy-skin-cream-by-tatcha-hydrate-plump-protect-dry-skin/1731157146508956519
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