Meghan Markle's go-to face cream launches lighter version ‘perfect for summer'

Daily Mirror

27-06-2025

This glow-boosting moisturiser is a cult classic – and a favourite with the Duchess of Sussex – and now a hotly-anticipated new version for oily and combination skin has just dropped
Back when her Instagram account was fairly new, Meghan Markle gave fans a glimpse at some of her favourite fashion and beauty products through her ShopMy page, and one product in particular caught our eye for being a beloved by so many beauty experts: Tatcha's Dewy Skin Cream.
As its name suggest, Dewy Skin Cream, £67 – which is also a long-time favourite amongst beauty editors – instantly plumps and deeply hydrates skin, and gives it a juicy, radiant look that lasts all day. It's gorgeous under make-up or if you have dry skin, however those with oily or combination skin may have previously found it a bit too rich. However, this new version is the solution.
Tatcha has just launched the Dewy Milk Moisturizer into Space NK, with prices starting from £23. This new skincare product delivers the same much-loved dewy glow in a new, lighter, water-based formula that's perfect for slightly oilier skin types. Containing zinc, hyaluronic acid and green tea as well as Tatcha's iconic Japanese purple rice for hydration, Tatcha says this highly-requested new innovation helps to "balance excess oil while delivering 2x more skin bounce and a dewy, youthful-looking glow".
Dewy Milk Moisturizer might also be for you if you do like the original but prefer to use a product that's a bit lighter in summer, something that a number of happy customers have been pointing out:
One review titled 'Beautiful texture and perfect for summer' goes on to read: "I have combination skin, and this moisturiser works perfectly — even in the heat, it hydrates without making me oily. It gives a beautiful glow and keeps my skin feeling plump and balanced. I use it during the day and stick to the original Dewy Cream at night. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a lightweight, glowy moisturiser!"
Another agreed, writing: "Tatcha Dewy Milk Moisturizer is a lighter version for the dewy cream, I prefer to use this light texture in the summer. It absorbs quickly, but gives perfect moisture and hydration. I love it is in bottle and not in a jar, more hygienic usage. I recommend for sure."
A third person also loved the radiance that it gave to skin: "I love this moisturiser! It's incredibly dewy and gives my skin such a beautiful, healthy glow. I've noticed a real difference in how soft and radiant my skin looks. I highly highly recommend this to anyone looking for hydration and that extra glow!"
One person, however, remarked that, despite loving Tatcha products, this one just wasn't for them. "The packaging was of course absolutely gorgeous, but the moisturiser itself was just not suited to my skin," the review reads. "The zinc left it quite sticky and it didn't sink in – it felt like I was putting on a zinc SPF, but without the SPF It also had that zinc scent too – I'm just not a zinc girlie it would seem!"
If you too want to avoid zinc and are looking for some alternative (and cheaper) lightweight moisturisers for summer, we also love BYOMA Moisturising Gel Cream, currently £9.60, The INKEY List Omega Water Cream Moisturizer, currently £8.80, and Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Acid Gel Moisturiser, £33.