Despite the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping and sale season (Buy this now! Add this to cart! Get now before it sells out!), Tatcha is a reminder to slow down. Renowned esthetician and Kyoto-native based in Beverly Hills Kyoko Getz, previously told Vogue that in Japan, beauty and wellness are deeply connected. “Skin care is seen as an act of self-respect, not just a cosmetic routine,” she explained. “Every step, from cleansing to moisturizing, has intention, and each product is designed to work with the skin’s natural rhythm, never against it.” The idea is to take the time and care for your skin properly so it “stays healthy, radiant, and resilient for years to come.”

So how exactly does Tatcha cater to the skin? Its Hadasei-3—a blend of superfoods, amino acids, and AHAs—powers each of its formulas. According to the brand’s website, “this proprietary complex of twice-fermented rice, green tea, and algae is rooted in the nutrient-dense Japanese diet, largely considered the healthiest in the world.” There are many Tatcha bestsellers to note: The Dewy Skin Cream is a crowd favorite—packed with hyaluronic acid, squalane, and red algae to plump and firm; so good, it even counts Meghan Markle as a fan. Its oily skin counterpart—The Water Cream—yields similar benefits, but is formulated to quell excess shine and refine pores. Those interested in improving radiance will love The Brightening Serum which cocktails a time-release vitamin C, Japanese plum, ferulic acid, and glutathione to diminish hyperpigmentation and boost skin’s antioxidant protection. The cleansers are excellent, too. Its Camellia Cleansing Oil makes easy work of removing makeup, while The Rice Wash serves as a supreme daily purifier, and The Rice Polish exfoliates like no other.