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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Tatcha The Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder versus Tatcha The Rice Wash Skin-Softening Cleanser .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on May 14, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances

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Exfoliator American Brand United States
Face Cleanser American Brand United States

Exfoliator

Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging (2)
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Anti-Aging
Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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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.

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What it does: Absorbent, Emulsion Stabilising, Stabilising

Microcrystalline Cellulose is another name for refined wood pulp. It is used as an emulsifier and mattifying ingredient. As an emulsifier, it helps keep ingredients together.

Tatcha The Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder contains this as ingredient number 1.

Tatcha The Rice Wash Skin-Softening Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Loved

Oryza Sativa Powder is created by grinding dried seeds of rice, Oryza Sativa.

It is used to add volume and increase the thickness of a product. This ingredient may also have mildly exfoliating properties.

Rice contains numerous antioxidants which may help with anti-aging, such as vitamin E. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radical molecules. Unstable free-radical molecules may damage your skin cells and accelerate signs of aging.

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Tatcha The Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder contains this as ingredient number 2.

Tatcha The Rice Wash Skin-Softening Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 11.

3
What it does: Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Camellia Sinensis Leaf is the leaf of the tea plant. These leaves are used to make white, oolong, green, and black tea.

Tea leaves have many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.

Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.

Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea (green tea, white tea, oolong, black tea) and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.

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Tatcha The Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder contains this as ingredient number 8.

Tatcha The Rice Wash Skin-Softening Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 10.

4
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

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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Tatcha The Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder contains this as ingredient number 13.

Tatcha The Rice Wash Skin-Softening Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Tatcha The Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder contains this as ingredient number 16.

Tatcha The Rice Wash Skin-Softening Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 20.

6
What it does: Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.

These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.

Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.

Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.

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Tatcha The Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder contains this as ingredient number 19.

Tatcha The Rice Wash Skin-Softening Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 23.

7
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Tatcha The Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder contains this as ingredient number 20.

Tatcha The Rice Wash Skin-Softening Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 19.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

40% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
10% are disliked or very disliked
45% have no rating yet
30% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
35% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Tatcha The Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder 20 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 review

Tatcha The Rice Wash Skin-Softening Cleanser 23 ingredients

4.3 /5
from 8 reviews
Genne's Avatar'
Sep 7, 2020

My Mom Loves This!
She wanted me to write about how great this product is. She just recently turned 50 and she says this makes her skin feel very soft!

My Mom Loves This!
She wanted me to write about how great this product is. She just recently turned 50 and she says this makes her skin feel very soft!

brianna444's Avatar'
Oct 2, 2023

surprising love this
I was a bit weary about this product since it contains fragrance, but the fragrance didn't bother me at all! really love the gentle exfoliating from the rice as well!

surprising love this
I was a bit weary about this product since it contains fragrance, but the fragrance didn't bother me at all! really love the gentle exfoliating from the rice as well!

Mcclimax2_927's Avatar'
Jul 26, 2023

doesnt cause breakouts

doesnt cause breakouts

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