The Tatcha Texture Tonic contains fruit alpha-hydroxy acids that are derived from a variety of fruits like apple, orange, citrus, and jujube fruit extracts, which remove dead skin cells to help smooth texture. It also has niacinamide and Japanese mugwort, which helps tighten up pores and even skin tone (hello, exactly what I need). The antioxidant wild rose also helps with pores and oil production. Off the bat, the Tatcha was already different from most exfoliants I have tried in the past. First off, the fact that it is called a tonic is unique, as many toners I have used are referred to as tonics and don’t generally have an exfoliant aspect (except Pixi’s Glow Tonic $18). Aside from texture, my concern was whether it would help with pores. (My large pores are basically the skin version of my Achilles heel.)
I began using it every other night after cleansing my face, then gradually worked my way to daily use. However, I don’t think going slow was actually necessary compared to other exfoliants due to how lightweight and gentle the formula is. Tatcha suggests applying a few drops and sweeping it over the skin (as opposed to pressing into it) for effective exfoliation. Also, unlike other chemical exfoliants, I didn’t have to wait to apply my next products (which are currently Tatcha’s Essence Treatment $105 La Mer’s The Regenerating Serum $385).
