You might recognize Shira as our model, cast in a glow of blue light to demonstrate how our newest offering, The Silk Powder, can shield your skin from this digital skin stressor. Read on for her skincare rituals, how she became a part of the Tatcha family, and more.
What do you do at Tatcha?
I am the Visual Merchandising Production Designer at Tatcha. With the rest of the Visual Merchandising team, I help bring the Tatcha experience to life through designing stores, pop-ups, events, and travel retail spaces. It has been a rewarding and wonderful experience being able to work with different people across multiple teams to bring Tatcha to life to so many customers around the world.
Tell us about your skin.
I have oily-combination skin and tend to break out easily.
What is your favorite Tatcha formula and why?
My favorite Tatcha formula is the Violet-C Brightening Serum. It contains vitamin C, Japanese beautyberry, mild fruit AHAs, and Japanese angelica root. My skin instantly absorbs it and I found a dramatic improvement in my skin tone. It didn't take too long to see the results and this has become a staple for me!
What is your skincare ritual?
My skincare ritual is pretty simple. I usually cleanse my face with The Rice Wash and follow it with The Essence, and The Water Cream. At night, I use The Rice Wash again with The Essence afterward. I also use the Violet-C Brightening Serum and The Dewy Skin Cream to end the night. It's only 3-4 steps, but I find this manageable and very enjoyable to do each morning and night.
What’s your definition of self-care?
Self-care is not only taking care of your body physically, but also taking the time to care for yourself emotionally and mentally. Sometimes, being alone and doing simple everyday tasks such as cleaning my desk or meditating is a form of self-care. I also try to maintain a consistent workout schedule even if it is only 20-30 minutes a day. That is still time that I intentionally allot for myself!
What’s one thing you do for yourself every day?
I always start my morning making my own cafe- or matcha latte. It signifies that I am ready to tackle what's ahead of me that day!
What’s your best skincare tip?
Drink a lot of water! Good skin comes from within so hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!
What about Tatcha most resonates with you?
From day one at Tatcha, I knew that the people who made the magic happen behind the scenes would be the reason why I continue to stay here. Tatcha strives to take care of its customers and that is also embodied by each and every person on every team at the office. Everyone is so authentic and welcoming, and I think that extends to our work.
What drew you to Tatcha?
I usually listen to podcasts when I commute to work. One of my favorites is Skimm'd on the Couch. One episode featured Vicky, the founder of Tatcha. That episode was so memorable because she spoke so eloquently about her humbling experience starting the brand from the ground up. She had so much respect for Japanese culture and I remember thinking to myself that it would be such a cool experience to work at Tatcha one day. I am so lucky that everything fell into place!
What have you learned about yourself working at Tatcha?
I have learned that I am able to step outside of my comfort zone and grow tremendously. With a background in architecture, I always thought my lane would be straight and narrow. At Tatcha, I have been able to do multiple things from designing spaces to accessory conceptualization to graphic design. I have been able to wear many hats and I am able to learn something new almost every day. It has truly been such an eye-opening experience to know I am able to pick up new skills and broaden my horizon.
We hope you enjoyed getting to know Shira, and are excited to meet more of the Tatcha family in the future!
