The 12 Best Tatcha Beauty Products, Ranked

Do you know the story behind Tatcha? The beloved beauty brand was created in 2009 after a chance encounter with a geisha on a trip to Japan. Founder Victoria Tsai had been suffering for years with acute dermatitis and was looking for a purer, simpler answer to skin care. She was fascinated by the way geishas ritualistically took care of their skin, even after covering it in layers of makeup — and especially how maintained flawless complexions as a result.

The brand's signature is its inclusion of the ingredient trio known as, Hasadei-3: aka, algae, green tea and rice. Tatcha works with geishas, as well as labs in the US and Japan to create its premium line of skin care and cosmetics. The products are presented in the most beautiful bottles and jars, reminiscent of polished jewels and infinitely worthy of a spot on your vanity table. Even better, the brand is marked "clean at Sephora," so you know the products are free from parabens, sulfates, SLS, SLES, phthalates, mineral oils, formaldehyde and other things we don't want in our skin care.

Tatcha's first offering was the Original Aburatorigami Japanese Blotting Papers — perfectly portable blotting sheets that instantly sop up oil, without harming your makeup. Since then, the line has beefed up with various cult favorite face creams, mists, cleansers and color cosmetics. Tatcha also partners with global charities that support young women's education — a percentage of every purchase made goes straight to these wonderful causes. Ahead, we reveal 12 of our favorite Tatcha beauty products. If you're looking for a little luxury in your life that is uber-gentle yet effective, definitely give these products a try!

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