In love with Tatcha aburatorigami papers

One of the most unique and beautiful products to have crossed my desk in a while is a pack of gold-flecked, handmade blotting papers that goes by the name Tatcha aburatorigami. The creation of new mum Vicky Tsai and handmade in Japan, they epitomise the kind of affordable luxury that every woman I know just crushes over, and are incredibly efficient at doing their job, too. If like me you’re a fan of matte finish foundations they are a godsend, as so many powders – however light – can soon take you into cakey territory. The papers are made from the finest grade of abaca leaf - prized for strength, absorbency and softness – and each 9.5cm square paper is the ideal size to freshen your whole face, so you only need to use one to do the job. The unique plant-like texture is what gives these papers their superior strength and oil absorbency without disturbing makeup or stealing essential moisture from skin. The all-natural papers are also fragrance-free, powder and oil-free, biodegradable and use no animal testing.
And last but not least, they have an absolutely gorgeous backstory. Legend tells that the geisha -renowned throughout Japan for their exquisite complexions - discovered a special handmade paper (aburatorigami) used by gold artisans in Imperial Japan. The paper was used to protect the metal as they hammered it into decorative gold leaf, and the geisha found it was also ideal for removing excess oil from delicate skin.
Women with oily and combination skin like me can use them throughout the day to keep their skin geisha fresh, while those with dry or more mature skin use them as a powder alternative, allowing the skin’s natural glow to shine through.
And where can you buy them? Tatcha aburatorigami are available in NZ and Australia exclusively at Mecca Cosmetica, so get in there and grab a pack for your handbag ASAP.