Tatcha SPF Review: Everything You Need To Know

Dotty’s Tatcha The Silk Sunscreen SPF 50 review

• Skin type: Normal

• Skin tone: Brown

• The product: Tatcha The Silk Sunscreen SPF 50, $62.00

I very much practise what I preach and wear a lightweight, broad-spectrum SPF every day. I look look for sunscreens with a hint of colour and use a tinted moisturiser that contains SPF, so I get the best of both worlds. I put Tatcha’s Silk Sunscreen SPF 50 to the test over the weekend and loved the texture. It is truly beautiful, it’s lightweight, creamy and goes on so smoothly. I also enjoyed the light, refreshing scent.

Tatcha’s SPF is super easy to apply and gave my skin a healthy glow, however the finish did have a white sheen to it. You can see this in the before and after images below. While it is slightly disappointing, it’s also not uncommon for a mineral sunscreen to leave a subtle white cast. My top tip for anyone with darker skin who wants to use this SPF is to mix it in with a couple of drops of tinted moisturiser.

Aside from the finish, there’s no denying that this is a lovely sunscreen, and it feels beautiful on your skin. I’d also point out that I didn’t notice any breakouts or dryness immediately or in the days that followed.

Vanessa’s Tatcha The Silk Sunscreen SPF 50 review

• Skin type: Oily to combination

• Skin tone: Light olive

• The product: Tatcha The Silk Sunscreen SPF 50, $62.00

I found it very easy to apply as it’s so light; it melted onto my skin really nicely. I put some on the back of my hand and applied it with my fingertips; you could probably apply it straight onto your skin with the applicator and then blend it all out. The finish was good - very subtle, neither matte nor shiny. As you can see in my before and after pictures, there's barely any difference – which I was pleased about!

I've used it quite consistently for well over two weeks as part of my morning routine. I wouldn't say I've noticed any skincare benefits, but it hasn't broken out my oily complexion. I'm going to keep using it because I love the texture of it and how well it sits with my Tatcha moisturiser. I also love that it has niacinamide, which is one of my favourite skincare ingredients.

Our verdict: Does Tatcha’s Silk Sunscreen SPF 50 work for all skin types and tones?

It goes without saying that if you are a fan of the bestselling Tatcha The Water Cream, $23.00 or The Dewy Skin Cream, you are highly likely to love this SPF. If you’ve struggled to find an SPF that feels super light and soft, it’s well worth seeking out Tatcha The Silk Sunscreen SPF 50, $62.00.

If you have darker skin, we recommend popping into store to patch test this unless you’re happy to mix the formula in with your tinted moisturiser or base as Dotty did have a white sheen after using Tatcha’s SPF.