Japanese skincare is back and bigger than ever. Two long-standing staples of Japanese skincare, Shiseido and Tatcha continue to get a lot of buzz, but how do they stand up against one another? Shiseido and Tatcha each have their own lists of special ingredients, which makes them unique when compared against each other.
Their brands are also built on different philosophies, which is why each has its own set of a different style of product. Below, we’ll put these two J-skincare lines up against one another, seeing how they compare to one another within several different categories. We are also going to compare the brands best sellers so you can decide which to add to your skincare routine.
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Shiseido vs Tatcha best sellers
Let’s compare some of the brands best selling products, including moisturisers and eye cream. In this article we will take a quick look at some of the most recognisable skincare products from these two brands and see whether they are worth spending your money on or not.
Shiseido Benefiance wrinkle smoothing cream
- ANTI-AGING DAILY MOISTURIZER - Get fast, wrinkle-diminishing results with this rich, velvety moisturizer. It fortifies the skin barrier to help prevent & minimize the appearance of wrinkles while delivering intense, 24-hour hydration.
- KEY INGREDIENTS - KOMBU-Bounce Complex helps prevent & minimize the appearance of wrinkles. Turmeric extract soothes & improves skin elasticity. Niacinamide fortifies & smoothes texture. Yuzu seed extract supports collagen production.
- ADVANCED SKINCARE TECHNOLOGY - Featuring ReNeura Technology+ & KOMBU-Bounce Complex, our Benefiance line combines the power of skincare science with proven natural ingredients for youthful-looking skin.
- HOW TO USE - Use daily, in the morning & evening. Dot the cream on the five points of your face: forehead, nose, chin & both cheeks. Gently smooth over your face. Apply an additional pearl-sized amount to your neck & sweep upward to your jawline.
- JAPANESE BEAUTY EXPERTS - Rooted in a tradition of deep respect for the skin, each Shiseido formula addresses one of the six steps in a J-Beauty routine: cleanse, soften, strengthen, treat, moisturize, protect.
Shiseidos Benefiance wrinkle smoothing cream is one of the brands best selling products. I like the thick creamy texture, especially because I have dry skin that really need to soak up a more intense formula like this. If you have very oily skin you might find it to be too intense and it could cause breakouts if you are prone to acne. Because of the thick texture this cream evens out your across your skin surface and feels like it fills in wrinkles making them stand out less.
If anti-ageing is your number one goal then you might want to check out these anti ageing brands because this is more of an all round performer and doesn’t have the more intensive anti ageing ingredients you might be looking for like retinol or ferulic acid. But, this doesn’t mean the ingredients list is short of options. Shiseido benefiance is packed with a lot of ingredients including the native japans plant root extract – Angelica Keiskei Leaf. This plant is believed to have anti-inflammatory qualities and contains anti-oxidants which may help fight free radicals in your skin.
Tatcha the Dewy Skin cream
- A RICH CREAM that feeds skin with plumping hydration and antioxidant-packed Japanese purple rice for a dewy, healthy glow. Ideal for dry skin, but can be used on combo skin for those who prefer a richer texture.
- INTENSELY HYDRATES and seals in moisture, helping to replenish ceramides for a healthy bounce and instant luminosity. A fermentation of Japanese anti-aging superfoods — green tea, rice, and algae — helps skin to look its most beautiful at any age.
- BOTANICAL EXTRACTS: A blend of extracts and oils from ginseng, wild thyme, and sweet marjoram nourishes skin, enhancing its natural ability to retain and release moisture as needed, and imparts a dewy glow.
- IDEAL for Firming, Smoothing, Resurfacing & Plumping
- BEAUTIFUL FACES, BEAUTIFUL FUTURES: Every Tatcha purchase supports education equality worldwide. In 2014, we created this fund to help girls stay in school through the Girl’s Education Program in Asia and Africa. As of 2021, your purchases also bring diverse books to underserved communities in the United States through Room to Read’s U.S. Literacy Initiative.
When I see the purple container and Tatcha’s standout, almost mysterious gold logo I know immediately which product I’m looking at. When compared with the Shiseido Beneficane cream this cream is also thick but the purpose for using this cream is to hydrate and plump up your skin. If protecting your skin and giving it an intensive moisturising experience are important this cream is a good option.
Tatcha love to use innovative ingredients in their formulas and the Dewy skin cream is no exception. It contains Japanese purple rice which can apparently offer some protection against UV rays, pollutants in the air and other stresses placed on your skin throughout everyday life. There is also some Okinawa algae extract in this formula too, which sounds great but it isn’t clear how effective it might be and whether it can offer any benefits to your skin that the more well known ingredients like hyaluronic acid can.If you are looking for a softening highly moisturising and “DEWY” experience this is an expensive but high quality and nicely textured cream with a beautiful package.
Comparing Shiseido and Tatcha Moisturizers
Shiseidos best skin cream is their bio performance super revitalising cream. The reason we like this cream best is because it includes hyaluronic acid for anti ageing and the texture isn’t greasy but is rich enough to help smoothen out your skins surface without feeling too heavy. This is a more intensive moisturiser and you don’t need to use much to cover your face. On the other hand, Tatcha offer a beautiful light silk cream if you are looking for to moisturise with a more weightless formula. Tatcha the silk cream is designed for both dry and combination skin types.
It also contains three Japanese super foods, Uji green tea, Okinawa Mozuku Algae and Akita rice. My favourite of the three is the UJI green tea, I’ve heard of this tea before and it’s naturally very high in antioxidants. How much they might help fight free radicals and slow down ageing Isn’t clear, but It always gives me a boost in confidence when I like the sound of the ingredients in the skin care creams I apply.
If there is one product that both Shiseido and Tatcha are known for, it’s moisturizer. Both have a number of moisturisers, all of which were created to tackle specific concerns that halt the aging process.
Among Shiseido’s long list of moisturizers are those with advanced ingredients, including their exclusive bio-revitalizing complex which helps protect skin from harsh environmental conditions. Lifting, firming, and brightening are all on the menu too, all with their own set of active ingredients.
Tatcha has a more limited selection than Shiseido, though they have one to tackle each major skin concern. From water creams to moisturizers that promote dewy skin, Tatcha offers creams and sprays they claim promote healthy, glowing skin. This is Tatchas signature effect with their skincare products often leaving a dewy glow or sparkle.
Comparing ingredients
One major difference in most skincare lines is ingredients. Both Shiseido and Tatcha offer different active and inactive ingredients, some of which are known irritants and pollutants. Shiseido uses a lot of skincare staples like glycerin, vitamin E, and citric acid. All of these work together to wake up skin and brighten it.
Tatcha tends to go more natural with its ingredients, reaching for things like Japanese purple rice, and Okinawa Algae Blend. Both are sulfate and paraben-free, though it’s Tatcha that is also allergen-free.
Irritants
As far as potential irritants, Tatcha scores lower than Shiseido. Both have fragrance and Beheneth-20 (both known irritants), though it’s Tatcha that has more siloxane. While this does create a smoother effect on the skin, it can be irritating to those with sensitivities.
Pollutants
Both Shiseido and Tatcha do have environmental pollutants, though they are not the same kind. Shiseido has microbeads in some products made from Nylon-12. Tatcha’s UV filtering products have titanium dioxide, which has been classified as a marine pollutant.
Comparing each brands approach to skincare routines
Each brand has its own list of products, some of them coming together to form a suggested skincare routine. Shiseido has different sets for all skin types, including dry, oily, or combination skin. Their suggested routine consists of cleaner and moisturizer, some coming with extras like eye creams and more.
Tatcha offers a larger set of ritual skincare, which includes a cleanser, polish, essence, and a creamy moisturizer. They too offer different sets for different skin types, along with individual products to purchase as well.
Shiseido’s skincare is innovative and sustainable, with new and improved products released often. Tatcha takes on a more mindful approach, with a sharp focus on the mind and its role in healthy skin.
Final comparison of Shiseido and Tatcha
Part of Shiseido’s success is its creation of innovative skincare products. They claim to have something for every type of skin, providing skincare lines and more. Shiseido claims that, with continued use, the skin will be its best without causing an impact on the environment.
Tatcha takes a different approach, attempting to activate both physical and emotional triggers. This, they claim, is “reflected in the skin” formulating products to soothe the mind and promote calmness.
Both skincare brands have a great reputation, with several positive reviews about their products and their company. Though results vary, many who have started to dedicate time to their skincare routines with either brand have noticed a difference. Both brands are always back at the drawing board, looking for new and innovative ingredients that can make their packaging and products more environmentally friendly.
Both Shiseido and Tatcha offer products that are affordable to luxury. Many of their luxury products feature unique ingredients that can’t be found elsewhere, which is what drives up the cost. Both brands have products in the $50 range, some dipping below and above. On the contrary, they also have exclusives that can go up past $500 (Shiseido) and $300 (Tatcha).
