Okay so everyone’s favorite dewy bottle just went through a full identity crisis, and honestly? It came out better.
The new formula dropped the “fragrance” that used to make my eyes water and swapped it for something that actually feels like skincare, not just a shiny filter. This matters because the old version was basically a one-trick pony—glow now, purge later.
It’s still $89 for 1 oz, which is insulting, but the juice inside is completely different. The claim is “24-hour hydration” and “plumping dew,” but I’m here to tell you it’s the texture that sold me.
Milky-Gel Base
It’s lighter than the old version—slides on like a watery lotion, not a sticky syrup.
No More Perfume
The old rose scent is gone. It now smells like… nothing. Which is a win for your skin barrier.
Instant Absorption
Press it in and it’s gone in 15 seconds. No waiting around before moisturizer.
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They swapped the old “anti-pollution” blend for a shorter, meaner list. It’s now packed with Tatcha’s signature fermented rice, but the real star is the new peptide complex that actually plumps, not just coats.
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First pump feels like a cold splash of water—shockingly thin. But once it hits your face, it turns into this velvety, invisible shield that doesn’t pill under SPF.
Two weeks in, my forehead lines look like they’ve been Photoshopped out. But fair warning: if you have oily skin, you might find this too rich for daytime. It’s a night serum in disguise.
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My skin looks lit from within after 4 days, but the “plumping” is subtle—not a facelift in a bottle. It did, however, fix the dry patches around my nose that my old moisturizer couldn’t touch.
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The reformulation is a genuine upgrade—calmer, more effective, and less fussy. But it’s still a splurge, so buy it for the plump, not the hype.