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Tatcha The Matcha Cleanse Daily Clarifying Gel Cleanser Versus Tatcha The Rice Polish - Gentle

Face Cleanser
Exfoliator
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on November 07, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, oily skin and reducing pores

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.
  • It has mild preservative properties.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Solvent

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin. 

It’s often used to:

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

When to use

84 Routines
44% use in am
56% use in pm
95% use every day
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80 Routines
40% use in am
60% use in pm
78% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Tatcha The Matcha Cleanse Daily Clarifying Gel Cleanser 23 ingredients

3.5 /5
from 2 ratings
Expensive (2) Drying (1) Light (1)
Madison_'s avatar

Madison_

1 year ago
Review

Just enough physical exfoliant that cleans pores and more. Just invigorating enough.

#expensive
#light
#light scent
#works well
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Wendy

2 days ago
Review

This is not a product for sensitive skin folks- too drying unfortunately.

#expensive
#drying

Tatcha The Rice Polish 24 ingredients

4.8 /5
from 4 ratings
Expensive (2) No Scent (2) Works Well (2)
patriciacain's avatar

Wendy

2 days ago
Review

This is Holy Grail for me. It does a great job both cleansing and very gently exfoliating. It is pricy, but it’s good value because the jar lasts such a long time (even with daily use- I’d say at least a year). Highly recommend for sensitive skin, including rosacea.

#great value
#expensive
#no scent
#works well
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SimplyChelsey

10 days ago
Review

I’ve tried a few powder exfoliators and this one by far is the best. I know it’s expensive but none have come close to the soft silky foam lather this creates, plus a little goes a long ways so it will last a long time. Worth the price IMO!

#expensive
#hydrating
#light
#no scent