The Essence is a lightweight, water-like boosting treatment that hydrates skin and helps prep it for serums and moisturizers. It contains Tatcha's Hadasei-3 proprietary fermented complex.

After cleansing, pour or dispense into your palms and gently pat onto slightly damp skin. Follow with your serums and moisturizer.

Which skin types can use this product?

Designed for a range of skin types - dry, combination, oily and sensitive - it provides lightweight hydration without a heavy or greasy finish.

What is the texture and scent like?

Texture is water-like to slightly milky and absorbs quickly. Scent is very faint; the formula is made without synthetic fragrance.

What are the key ingredients?

Key components include Hadasei-3 (a fermented trio), double-fermented Akita rice, Uji green tea and Okinawa algae. Full ingredient list includes Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate.

Will this make my skin feel greasy?

No. The formula absorbs quickly and leaves a hydrated, non-greasy finish suitable for layering under other products.

Can I use it with other active treatments?

Yes. This essence is intended to be used before serums and moisturizers and works as a hydrating prep layer in multi-step routines.

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The Essence

Name: The Essence
Brand: Tatcha
SKU: TCCE01231T
Price: 63.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Skincare Boosting Treatment

A hydrating, healthy-ageing treatment that visibly firms, softens, smooths, a...Read More

A hydrating, healthy-ageing treatment that visibly firms, softens, smooths, and supports collagen-depleted skin by boosting cell renewal for barrier repair and moisture retention. Formulated with 100% Hadasei-3™, our unique trio of fermented Japanese superfoods, proven to make your skincare ritual more effective.

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Hydrating

Healthy Aging

Firming

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BENEFITS

Targets premature aging while softening & smoothing

As effective as retinol at improving visible firmness††
Antioxidant protection against premature aging
Improves the performance of other skincare

††Based on in vitro testing on biomarkers including COL1A1, COL3A1, and ELN.

CLINICAL RESULTS

Proven to promote healthy aging

621% Improvement in skin moisturisation instantly*
100% Showed improvement in fine lines & wrinkles after 1 week†

*Based on a bio-instrumentation study of 30 panellists.
†Based on a clinical study on 34 panellists.

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INGREDIENTS

100% Hadasei-3, a proprietary complex of Japanese superfoods

Formulated without: Mineral oil, synthetic fragrance, sulfates, detergents, parabens, urea, DEA, TEA, phthalates.

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Double-Fermented Akita Rice

Supports healthy skin barrier function

Uji Green Tea

Provides antioxidant protection

Okinawa Algae

Plumps skin with hydration

HOW TO USE

Help serum and moisturiser absorb better

Use daily, after cleansing and before any other skincare products. Splash a palmful of The Essence into your hand, and press gently into the skin on your face and neck.

The Essence is a lightweight, water-like boosting treatment that hydrates skin and helps prep it for serums and moisturizers. It contains Tatcha's Hadasei-3 proprietary fermented complex.
After cleansing, pour or dispense into your palms and gently pat onto slightly damp skin. Follow with your serums and moisturizer.
Designed for a range of skin types - dry, combination, oily and sensitive - it provides lightweight hydration without a heavy or greasy finish.
Texture is water-like to slightly milky and absorbs quickly. Scent is very faint; the formula is made without synthetic fragrance.
Key components include Hadasei-3 (a fermented trio), double-fermented Akita rice, Uji green tea and Okinawa algae. Full ingredient list includes Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate.
No. The formula absorbs quickly and leaves a hydrated, non-greasy finish suitable for layering under other products.
Yes. This essence is intended to be used before serums and moisturizers and works as a hydrating prep layer in multi-step routines.
Yes. It is formulated without mineral oil, synthetic fragrance, sulfates, detergents, parabens, urea, DEA, TEA and phthalates.

About Our Packaging

Inspired by kaizen, the philosophy of continuous improvement and learning, we are on a journey toward sustainability. The Essence is packaged in a glass bottle with a mono material polypropylene (PP) cap for easy recycling.

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Targets premature aging while softening & smoothing

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Help serum and moisturiser absorb better

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The New Longevity Serum

The Essence

Targets premature aging while softening & smoothing

Proven to promote healthy aging

Clinical Results

100% Hadasei-3, a proprietary complex of Japanese superfoods

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Help serum and moisturiser absorb better

Have questions? We’ve got answers to your most common skin care concerns.

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