The Best Face Products for Dewy Skin

Dewy skin may be trending, but Tatcha has been passionate about glowing, naturally radiant skin since its origins. Our obsession with trademark dewiness is more than just a superficial glow, though. Tatcha’s unmistakable radiance is achieved thanks to tireless scientific research, a handful of remarkably powerful ingredients, and a long-term passion for dewy skin that can transform skin. Keep reading as we explore the best products for dewy skin and which formulas are right for your skin type. Dewy skin is just a few steps away…

What Is Dewy Skin?

Dewy skin appears and feels luminous, hydrated, and fresh. It doesn’t have the heavy weight or appearance of greasy skin, nor the unrealistic (and sometimes uncomfortable) look of matte skin. It looks and feels modern, healthy, and has an enviable radiance that practically glows on its own.

Any skin type can achieve dewy skin, too. However, oily skin types might want to employ a handful of products (particularly an oil-balancing cleanser) that control excessive oil. But with a handful of dewy-enhancing products, anyone can get glowing, both immediately and in the long term.

Why is Tatcha synonymous with dewy skin? One reason is Hadasei-3, the brand’s proprietary complex of fermented rice, green tea, and algae. Rooted in the nutrient-dense Japanese diet of fermented rice, green tea, and algae, Hadasei-3 is rich in essential amino acids and gentle AHAs, like lactic acid, to gently resurface while hydrating (hello, glowing skin!). Many of Tatcha’s dewy skin products deliver transformative hydration deep into the skin, thanks in part to Hadasei-3.

The Best Face Products For Dewy Skin

Let’s discover the best dewy skin essentials in skincare, from the best dewy face moisturizers to serums and beyond, so you can get glowing ASAP.

The Best Dewy Essence

Wildly underrated, The Essence can transform your skin. In clinical studies, it was shown to improve skin moisture levels by up to 621 percent in a single use* and actually improves the performance of other skincare products that follow. Apply it after cleansing and before serums and/or moisturizers to help subsequent products absorb more effectively.

Best for: All skin types, especially those who want to prepare skin for the products that follow.
Texture: Milky serum.
Key benefit: Softens, smooths, and helps subsequent skincare perform more effectively.

*Based on a bio-instrumentation study of 30 panelists.

The Best Dewy Serum

The Dewy Serum instantly floods skin with hydration and improves radiance, texture, and elasticity over time. Squalane, hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed elastin, and collagen amino acids work together to immediately improve skin’s dewiness and radiance.* Massage it into the skin after The Essence and before a moisturizer.

Best for: All skin types, especially those seeking an additional hydration and radiance treatment.
Texture: Milky serum.
Key benefit: Supports hydration, radiance, texture, and elasticity.

*Based on a clinical study of 30 panelists.

The Best Dewy Moisturizer

Dewy moisturizers are Tatcha’s specialties, so here’s our favorite, based on skin type.

The Best Dewy Moisturizer For Dry Skin

The Dewy Skin Cream is not only powered by Hadasei-3, but also features hyaluronic acid to instantly triple skin’s moisture* and reveal dewy skin. The rich, decadent cream visibly plumps fine lines** for healthy-looking skin. The formula’s ability to visibly reduce the appearance of lines, seal in moisture, and impart a dewy glow also makes it a strong option for mature skin. No matter your age, most individuals will appreciate the cream’s dewy finish and radiance-enhancing qualities.

Best for: Dry or mature skin.
Texture: Rich, decadent cream.
Key benefit: Seals in moisture, visibly plumps fine lines, and creates a dewy finish.

*Based on a bio-instrumentation study of 30 panelists.

**Based on a clinical study of 36 panelists.

The Best Dewy Moisturizer For Combination or Oily Skin

Try The Dewy Milk Moisturizer if you’d still like the signature dewy glow, but prefer a weightless texture that balances excess oil. It’s ideal for oily skin (or those whose combination skin leans more toward oiliness), but it can also be wonderful for humid, hot summer days. The Hadasei-3 and zinc hyaluronate-powered formula instantly doubles skin bounce* for an enviable all-day radiance, while still providing lightweight, oil-balancing hydration.

Best for: Combination or oily skin, or warm and humid conditions.
Texture: Lightweight creamy fluid.
Key benefit: Provides lightweight, oil-balancing hydration and all-day radiance.

*Based on a clinical study of 30 panelists.

The Best Dewy Face Mist

The Luminous Dewy Skin Mist provides instant hydration, antioxidant protection, and luminosity. Just spritz this supercharged mist (boosted with hyaluronic acid, algae, and squalane) on for a dewy glow. Use it before makeup, after makeup as a finishing spray, or throughout the day to refresh hydration and revive a dewy finish.

Best for: Anyone seeking an immediate boost of hydration and luminosity.
Texture: Lightweight mist.
Key benefit: Provides an immediate dewy refresh before makeup, after makeup, or during the day.

Best Dewy Face Oil

While the Gold Camellia Beauty Oil is the only product on this list that doesn’t contain Hadasei-3, it is still one of the best dewy skin products. Composed of Japanese camellia oil and 23-karat gold flakes, the formula leaves a kiss of radiance, perfect to finish off your morning or nightly routine. For best use, apply it after a moisturizer (and before an SPF in the morning).

Best for: Dry skin or anyone who wants added moisture and finishing radiance.
Texture: Featherweight, silky oil.
Key benefit: Helps seal in moisture and leaves a subtle gleam.

There is a lot of research behind the best products for dewy skin, but the ideal formulas for you are the ones that you enjoy applying and make you feel like you're glowing and lit-from-within.