Tatcha quietly swapped squalane for a fermented algae oil in the 2026 Dewy Skin Cream. Oily-skin girlies are *furious* — and I get it.
But here’s the plot twist: the new version actually sits better under makeup. Zero pilling. That alone made me stop scrolling.
[IMG_1: Close-up of cream pot with ingredient list side-by-side — old vs new]
🧴 **$72 Face Butter or Just Hype?**
It’s a rich-but-not-greasy moisturizer, $72 for 1.7 oz. The brand claims it “plumps and strengthens skin barrier.” I bought it because my winter face was flaking like a croissant.
New Bio-Fermented Oil
Smells like seaweed — in a good way. Absorbs in 12 seconds flat.
Japanese Purple Rice
Sounds fancy. Actually just makes skin look less dead.
No More Squalane
Replaced with something that won’t clog my oily T-zone. Shocking.
[IMG_2: Texture shot — cream on finger, slightly glossy]
⚠️ **What’s Actually Inside**
Forget the marketing. The hero is now a fermented oil that mimics skin’s natural lipids. Less greasy, more “sink in fast.” The squalane is gone — and so is that weird film it left on combo skin.
- Fermented algae oil: mimics sebum without the grease
- Japanese wild rose: tightens pores (mildly)
- Hyaluronic acid: holds water like a sponge
- Botanical squalane alternative: lighter than original
[IMG_3: Ingredient label close-up — highlight the fermented oil]
💬 **First Touch: Like Cold Butter on Hot Toast**
It melts on contact. No joke — I dabbed it on, and my skin drank it in 10 seconds. First impression: “Finally, a rich cream that doesn’t sit on top like a mask.”
Week 2: My forehead stopped looking shiny by noon. The surprise? My nose pores looked smaller — not magic, just less oil pooling.
[IMG_4: Skin close-up before and after — morning light, no filter]
📊 **Did It Actually Work?**
Morning dryness? Gone. Midday grease? 60% less. But my fine lines stayed the same — this isn’t Botox in a jar. Skin felt bouncier, not tighter.
[IMG_5: Product shot with a single pea-sized amount on finger]
💡 **Final Call**
The 2026 version is better for 70% of people — just not the oily-skin loyalists who loved the old one. I’d rebuy it. But I’d also test a sample first.