Whenever Tatcha launches something new I always pay attention. In case you need a refresher on this heavenly brand, let me catch you up.

This time last year I spent two weeks in Japan, in Tokyo, Kyoto and the surrounding countryside (you can learn everything about my adventure here and here). It goes without saying that the Japanese know their stuff when it comes to beauty. And Tatcha is proof. I was familiar with the brand before my trip, but became fully obsessed when I dove deeper into the line’s history. Tatcha’s founder Victoria Tsai, was even kind enough to share with me her favorite places in Kyoto which I of course shared with you in my Japan stories ;).

For over 300 years, Japan’s geisha have been held in awe for their enduring wisdom and breathtakingly beautiful, porcelain skin. Perfected through centuries, it’s widely believed that their beauty secrets were passed down from one generation to the next by word of mouth. These secrets are being resurfaced by Tatcha. All of their products are formulated with the geisha practices in mind.

Take their latest launch, for example. Their new Water Cream comes in a this cool mint green substantial jar and contains a mixture of history and science. At the heart of the cream is Japanese wild rose which is tightens your pores and smoothes your skin’s texture. What I love is that the cream is super lightweight but leaves the complexion quenched. It’s also made with 23-karat gold (seriously), so it leaves you with this amazing lit-from-within glow that’s not in the least bit shiny. The oil-free formula also doubles as one of the best makeup primers you skin has ever seen.

Even hours after applying it, there is still this perfect little dewy effect left on the skin. It’s like wearing makeup… without all the caky stuff. If your skin is dry (lets face it, it’s summer, so who’s isn’t?), but you hate the heaviness and greasiness of those grandma creams, this is the cream for you. I am really into this cream guys, I’ve gotta say, and you should be too. Try it out and let me know what you think in the comments!

Photo, Anna Ewers by Patrick Demarchelier for Vogue UK.