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Tatcha The Essence Skincare Boosting Treatment Versus SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule

Essence
Ampoule
American Brand United States
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on October 01, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

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Benefits

Benefits

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

When to use

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Reviews

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Tatcha The Essence Skincare Boosting Treatment 6 ingredients

4.4 /5
from 5 ratings
Expensive (3) Hydrating (2) Light (2)
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Lapaki

1 year ago
Review

Honestly I don't know what it is that makes it so good. Is it the mixture of fermented rice, green tea and algae? Maybe. Is it because these ingredients are allowed to ferment twice? Maybe. Or is it my belief that applying such an expensive product consistently over a long period of time simply MUST do something super special to my skin? Again, maybe. I've been using it for almost a year and Show more

#expensive
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well
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Sparkle Motion

2 months ago
Review

Nice essence with unique ferments & slight viscosity. I prefer SK-II for tone & especially dullness, but also use Tatcha because it’s more hydrating & helps texture. I’ve tried just using SK-II alone, but needed the Tatcha for hydration & texture.

Those first starting tret, be advised. This stung at first. But I’ve been tolerating it well for a while.

I also wish Tatcha would sell refills in Show more

#expensive
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule 7 ingredients

3.9 /5
from 289 ratings
Light (148) Absorbs Well (146) Works Well (125)
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Alia Jones

10 months ago
Review

I’m serious when I say if you don’t use any k skincare.. you HAVE to try this one. It’s an all in one product and targets many concerns and issues in one go. At least for me. I have rosacea and very dry, sensitive skin and this soothes my skin like no other!! It reduces redness.. helped to get rid of my acne. hydrates my skin and makes my skin tone even in better texture.

#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well
#no scent
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MonicaJimenez_574

1 year ago
Review

I’ve been using this on and off for about 2 years now to help with my sensitive, acne prone skin. Not only does it help heal my skin barrier, it reinforces it, calms down my redness, and helps to heal my breakouts faster. I’ve already gone through 3 bottles. All you need is a couple of drops a day, or even to mix it with your moisturizer, and you’re good!

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#no scent