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Skincare · December 30, 2025 · 5 min read

The Dewy Skin Cream

by Tatcha · $72

"The moisturizer that gives you a 'just walked out of a facial' finish."

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Rating
4.6/5
Price
$72
Repurchase
Yes

Verdict —Rich, hydrating, and glowy without ever tipping into greasy. My winter staple.

The Dewy Skin Cream is what I reach for the second the humidity drops below 40%. The Japanese purple rice ferment and hyaluronic acid combo hydrates without any of that heavy, greasy weight I'd expect from a cream this rich.

The finish is the whole story: your skin looks damp, plump, and lit from within — not shiny. Makeup applied on top holds beautifully, and I've never had it pill under my SPF, which is a rare quality in a cream this hydrating.

If you have oily skin, save this for winter and use Water Cream year-round. If you're dry or normal, this is a bathroom-shelf permanent. My third jar and counting.

Pros
  • +Instant, healthy-looking dewy finish
  • +Layers beautifully under makeup
  • +Doesn't pill under sunscreen
Cons
  • Too rich for oily skin in summer
  • The jar packaging isn't ideal for actives
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