The Dewy Skin Cream & Dupes
Who doesn’t love a dupe? A more affordable alternative may mimic a product’s texture or ingredients, but it can’t replicate the formula, testing or performance. There’s no exact substitute for The Dewy Skin Cream. Read on to discover why.
Dupes often claim their products are similar in quality, if not identical, but that couldn't be further from the truth in skincare. Skincare dupes often lack the strict testing, careful ingredient sourcing, and rigorous quality control of the original. A skincare alternative may recreate part of the experience, such as the texture or finish, without reproducing the full formula or delivering the same experience on the skin. Product dupes sacrifice both the sensorial experience and results: Customers may notice a stickiness to the texture, a less pleasant odour, or even feel residue or pilling after application. Without the same careful formulation, dupes can produce less dramatic results and even severe adverse reactions for some users.
At Tatcha, we are honoured to have beloved products, especially our award-winning moisturisers. They’re often imitated, but never duplicated, meaning dupes can try to knock off our formulas, but they can never hold a candle to the value of the original. The Tatcha Institute in Tokyo, our in-house research and development team that crafts every product from scratch, tirelessly tests every single ingredient and formula, then takes those perfected products through multiple rounds of clinical testing to ensure they are third-party tested. When you use a Tatcha product, you can know they are rooted in safety and efficacy first and foremost.
While we may be a tad biased, we believe Tatcha products are undupable. This is due to many aspects, but mostly because our formulas have something no other dupe can claim: our proprietary Hadasei-3 complex. The name ‘Hadasei-3’ might seem unique at first glance, but it carries deep purpose and intention. In Japanese, “hada” means skin, and “sei” means "life". As for the number “3”, it refers to the foundational ingredients that power the complex: Akita rice, Uji green tea, and Okinawa algae.It’s also the definitive reason why Tatcha products cannot be duped.
The Dewy Skin Cream is difficult to replicate because of its proprietary Hadasei-3 complex - a blend of Akita rice, Uji green tea and Okinawa algae, inspired by traditional Japanese fermentation.
Double-fermented with a proprietary yeast, Hadasei-3 is rich in lactic acid, amino acids, antioxidants and nutrients. Rather than simply adding it as an ingredient, Tatcha incorporates it into the formula’s water phase to help hydrate and nourish skin. It’s this proprietary complex, combined with Tatcha’s formulation expertise, that makes The Dewy Skin Cream truly unique.
The Dewy Skin Cream is one of Tatcha’s bestselling moisturisers, loved for its rich texture and luminous finish. While other products may mimic these qualities, none reproduce its proprietary formula, including Hadasei-3, Japanese purple rice, Okinawa algae and hyaluronic acid.
For those who prefer a lighter texture, The Dewy Milk Moisturizer delivers the same signature dewy glow in a lightweight formula designed for combination to oily skin.
Looking for a more affordable way to experience The Dewy Skin Cream? Try the mini size, or choose a refill pod for a lower-priced, more sustainable option.
If you love the moisturiser, consider purchasing the refill pod, which is not only a lower price but also more eco-friendly. We believe there are things worth duping, but your skincare is not one of them. Treat yourself, and your skin, to the best, you deserve it.
I started with a sample of this product and loved it, came back to see the full size and thought I would find a dupe. Well long story short, my skin loves the Dewy Skin Cream, oil makeup remover, and Rice Wash and I haven't found anything that's close to comparable result wise.
I have been using this holy grail cream for 2 years and my skin has been the most hydrated and supple it’s ever been! I’ve continued to try and find a dupe/ replacement with something cheaper but nothing comes close to its quality!! I rely on many of Tatchas products
I have recently added the Dewy Skin cream to my professional makeup kit and the glow it is giving to my clients is unmatched!
Usually I'm skeptical about any product that goes vial but this cream deserves all the praise it gets. So hydrating and creamy, like silk on the skin and I'm obsessed with it! I'll be trying more from the range
I’ve been using this moisturiser for years now and nothing comes close to how hydrated my skin feels after using this. I literally have all day dewy skin.
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