Celebs like Gwyneth Paltrow love the Japanese brand Tatcha. The company came about after the discovery of a 300-year old beauty bible that detailed the skincare practices of geishas. All of the products live up to the hype (and the price), but my favorite right now is the ageless enriching renewal cream. It uses green tea, licorice, and energizing peonies to naturally detox your skin and expel toxins while still intensely moisturizing. There’s a natural glow and dewiness you get from being totally hydrated, and unfortunately, most people are dehydrated and don’t realize it. This rich lotion will leave your skin looking like you’ve been downing gallons of water all day. I know some people are afraid to try anything “oily” because they think it’ll cause breakouts, but this refreshes and removes impurities, so it’s great for those prone to acne. It evens come with a cute, gold spoon to scoop up the cream, ensuring that the formula won’t get contaminated. The delicate process will have you feeling and looking like the famously beautiful geishas who shared their time-tested secrets. Exclusively at Barneys New York for $185.
