@Midmod
I had the Tatcha Essence at one time. Maybe two bottles before changing to something else less spendy and not missing it at all. First I used Missha First Essence for a long time. Then, thru James Welsh, discovered
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Vegan Kombucha Cream Essence, Cruelty FreeㅣThe most Effective all-in-one serumㅣKorean Skin Care Contains Kombucha, Tea extract 78%, Camellia, Sunflower Seed Oil.

The cream essences are where it's at if your face is as dry as mine. Then I added to the cream essence with another cream essence from Kiehls

I have never used either one of the Tatcha primers but from what I've read, there is one that most people don't like and one that most do like. I guess you found the one that most don't like.