Cult-favourite US skincare brand Tatcha has hit UK shores – and we’re obsessed

Rating: 8.5/10

Taking the lead in this two-in-one cleanser is camellia oil, which Geisha have been traditionally using in their beauty routines for centuries to remove their performance make-up. Rich in antioxidants, vitamins and essential fatty acids this intensely nourishing natural skincare ingredient is a Japanese beauty secret that other luxury skincare brands have cottoned onto. You may recognise the botanical oil as the star behind Chanel’s no1 collection launched earlier this year.

A must-have for the summer skincare routine, cleansing oils make light work of breaking down SPF formulations and stubborn long-lasting make-up. Coupling both a light texture with a luxe feel, this cleansing oil is up there with the very best. It melts away our tester’s waterproof eyeliner and mascara in seconds, simply applied with dry hands and a gentle massage of one or two pumps. Rinse with water and watch it emulsify into a milk that doesn’t leave any greasy residue behind – just beautifully clean, soft and supple skin.

Rating: 9/10

The second step in the Tatcha ritual is a gentle exfoliating water-activated powder that leaves skin ultra-smooth and silky-soft – so much so you’ll want to keep touching your skin. Inspired by the humble tradition of using bran-rich water left over after preparing rice to soften hands. It uses the vitamin-packed Japanese rice bran that has been ground down to a super fine physical but non-abrasive exfoliant. Teamed with papaya enzyme that removes dulling, dead skin cells on the skin’s top layer, as well as silk proteins to boost moisture levels, and you’ve got a skin-brightener safe to use daily.

Half a teaspoon is all you need mixed with a little water in the palm of your hands to create a foam-like texture. Massage over skin for around 15 seconds (as recommended) to reveal an instantly more radiant complexion.

Rating: 8/10

While skincare essences can vary in use depending on the skincare brand, think of this one as a concentrated serum-alternative that acts as a primer for moisturiser. Made with 100 per cent of the brand’s hadasei-3 complex: a trio of fermented rice, algae and green tea that works on two levels. Firstly, it releases lactic acid to gentle exfoliate and resurface the skin, and secondly, it provides an extra layer of hydration.

Like serums with highly concentrated actives that penetrate deeper into the skin, this is a pricey additional step in a skincare routine, but one that’s worth every penny. It has a water-like texture that you simply press into the complexion with palms – no cotton wool needed.

Promising to enhance the skincare on top, we found our dull, dry skin felt smoother and looked brighter when using, and noticed it missing when we took it out of our routine for comparison. Mature, dry or dehydrated skin types will really see the difference from this additional step.

Rating: 9/10

Living up to its name, this gel-cream has a luxuriously cool and weightless texture just like the fabric. Yet, it still manages to drench the complexion in rich moisture, leaving behind a veil of silky soft skin too. The hadasei-3 complex of nourishing superfoods strengthen and nourish the skin barrier and are teamed with silk proteins that promise and deliver on a super hydrating day cream that feels just like a second skin.

Like a glass of water for thirsty skin, our dry complexion drinks up this formula in seconds. The more we used it the softer our skin became, but it’s the transformation from dull, lacklustre skin to one that’s got a more youthful radiance in just two weeks that we were most impressed with.