Tatcha The Serum Stick Treatment and Touch-Up Balm

Tatcha The Serum Stick Treatment and Touch-Up Balm
9.4
/ 10
Moisturizing
8.7 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants
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Review

Results you may expect from using Tatcha The Serum Stick Treatment and Touch-Up Balm:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Tatcha The Serum Stick Treatment and Touch-Up Balm:

  • Intense moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 9.4 out of 10.
  • Antioxidant protection.

How moisturizing is it?

Intensely moisturizing: Tatcha The Serum Stick Treatment and Touch-Up Balm has a moisturizing rating of 9.4 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather occlusive. It has a very high humectancy of 8.7 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Saccharomyces/Camellia Sinensis Leaf/Cladosiphon Okamuranus/Rice Ferment Filtrate (est. ≈6.0%), and a maximum occlusivity of 10 out of 10, mainly due to the significant content of Squalane (est. ≈50.0%) and Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax (est. ≈22.0%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that Tatcha The Serum Stick Treatment and Touch-Up Balm is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Saccharomyces/Camellia Sinensis Leaf/Cladosiphon Okamuranus/Rice Ferment Filtrate (est. ≈6.0%) and Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract (est. ≈4.0%).

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
50
22
11
6
4
3
1.5
1.4
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
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Ratings

All humectants
8.7
6
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
84.4
50.0
22.0
11.0
1.4
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
9.4
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 8.7 10
8.7
6
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 84.4 20
10.0
50.0
22.0
11.0
1.4
Moisturizing rating
9.4
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
6
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 8.7 10
8.7
All humectants
8.7
6
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
50
22
11
1.4
All occlusives 84.4 20
10.0
All occlusives
84.4
50.0
22.0
11.0
1.4
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
6
4
1.5
1.4
All antioxidants 12.9 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
12.9
Saccharomyces/Camellia Sinensis Leaf/Cladosiphon Okamuranus/Rice Ferment Filtrate
6
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
4
Sodium Hyaluronate
1.5
Tocopherol
1.4
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
None
All soothing 0 5 No
All soothing
0
None
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Squalane
Est. %50
Function
Origin
An occlusive moisturizing and emollient compound that forms part of the skin’s sebum. The main source of squalane had always been shark liver. Now, however, it is manufactured synthetically or derived from plant oils, such as olive and peanut oil.
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax
Est. %22
Function
Origin
A solid, strongly emollient, and occlusive moisturizing wax obtained from rice bran oil. It is also used as a formula helper.
Beeswax
Est. %11
Function
Origin
A waxy substance made by bees while they are building their honeycombs. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient with wound healing and antimicrobial properties similar to those of honey. Its bleached, purified form is called Cera alba.
Saccharomyces/Camellia Sinensis Leaf/Cladosiphon Okamuranus/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Est. %6
Function
Origin

A moisturizing and antioxidant mixture of three extracts (green tea, sea algae, and rice) fermented by Saccharomyces yeast. It was created and trademarked by Tatcha.

Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Est. %4
Function
Origin
A fragrant extract derived from lemon balm leaves with antioxidant and antiviral flavonoids and terpenes. It has a lovely, fresh, lemon-like scent.
Betaphycus Gelatinum Extract
Est. %3
Function
Origin

An extract, obtained from a red seaweed endemic to Pacific waters, particularly Japan, offers promising skincare benefits. Its extract, rich in carrageenan, can aid hydration. Research also indicates potential skin-brightening effects.

Sodium Hyaluronate
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
A sodium salt of famous hyaluronic acid. A potent humectant that hydrates the skin, supports collagen function, and fills out small wrinkles. Sodium hyaluronate also offers soothing and antioxidant properties.
Tocopherol
Est. %1.4
Function
Origin
Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.
Water
Est. %1
Function
Origin
The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Pentylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A naturally or synthetically derived preservative that exhibits effective antifungal and antibacterial traits. It also acts as a booster for more traditional preservatives. Pentylene glycol can also serve as a moisturizing humectant and solvent.
Butylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
Propanediol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
An excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
The most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.