Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Tatcha The Rice Polish Gentle versus Tatcha The Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder .
Last updated on December 14, 2023. Published on February 18, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Exfoliator
Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.
Exfoliator
Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.
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Ingredient Info
Tatcha The Rice Polish 24 ingredients
Tatcha The Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder 20 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Tatcha The Rice Polish 24 ingredients
Tatcha The Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder 20 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Tatcha The Rice Polish 24 ingredients
Tatcha The Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder 20 ingredients
Microcrystalline Cellulose • Oryza Sativa Powder • Sodium Lauryl Phosphate • Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Water • Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate • Lauryl Betaine • Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate • Camellia Sinensis Leaf • Papain • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Propanediol • Dextrin • Ethylhexylglycerin • Kaolin • Tocopherol • Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Silica • Butylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77492 • CI 77007
Microcrystalline Cellulose • Oryza Sativa Powder • Sodium Lauryl Phosphate • Sodium Palmoyl Glutamate • Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate • Lauryl Betaine • Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate • Camellia Sinensis Leaf • Papain • Oryza Sativa Bran • Sericin • Hydrolyzed Silk • Propanediol • Dextrin • Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tocopherol • Propyl Alcohol • Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol
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Ingredients Explained
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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 Gentle contains this as ingredient number 1.
Tatcha The Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about Oryza Sativa PowderTatcha The Rice Polish Gentle contains this as ingredient number 2.
Tatcha The Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder contains this as ingredient number 2.
We don't have a description for Sodium Lauryl Phosphate.
Tatcha The Rice Polish Gentle contains this as ingredient number 3.
Tatcha The Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder contains this as ingredient number 3.
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate is the sodium salt from the lauric acid of glutamic acid.
It is a surfactant and helps cleanse the skin. Surfactants gather oil, dirt, and other pollutants from your skin so they may be washed away easily.
Tatcha The Rice Polish Gentle contains this as ingredient number 4.
Tatcha The Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder contains this as ingredient number 5.
Lauryl Betaine is a surfactant. It helps cleanse your skin by gathering oil, dirt, and other pollutants to be rinsed away.
Tatcha The Rice Polish Gentle contains this as ingredient number 8.
Tatcha The Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder contains this as ingredient number 6.
We don't have a description for Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate.
Tatcha The Rice Polish Gentle contains this as ingredient number 9.
Tatcha The Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder contains this as ingredient number 7.
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.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis LeafTatcha The Rice Polish Gentle contains this as ingredient number 10.
Tatcha The Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder contains this as ingredient number 8.
Papain is an enzyme found naturally in the papaya plant's leaves, fruit, and roots. It has antimicrobial, soothing, and wound healing properties.
Glycine and Vitamin A are naturally found in papain.
While papain is often touted as skin-lightening, further studies are needed to prove this. However, papain has been shown to help soothe acne-inflammation.
Papain belongs to a class of enzymes called proteolytic enzymes. These enzymes break down peptides and amino acids.
Some studies found papain to be a potential skin sensitizer and allergen. Those with latex allergies might also be allergic to papaya.
Learn more about PapainTatcha The Rice Polish Gentle contains this as ingredient number 11.
Tatcha The Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder contains this as ingredient number 9.
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.
Learn more about PropanediolTatcha The Rice Polish Gentle contains this as ingredient number 13.
Tatcha The Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder contains this as ingredient number 13.
Dextrin is used to thicken a product and helps bind ingredients together. It is created from starch and glycogen.
As an emulsifier, dextrin prevents ingredients from separating. This helps elongate a product's shelf life.
Studies show coating UV filters with dextrin prevents these ingredients from being absorbed. This helps UV ingredients last longer on the skin.
Learn more about DextrinTatcha The Rice Polish Gentle contains this as ingredient number 14.
Tatcha The Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 Gentle contains this as ingredient number 15.
Tatcha The Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder contains this as ingredient number 16.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolTatcha The Rice Polish Gentle contains this as ingredient number 17.
Tatcha The Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder contains this as ingredient number 17.
We don't have a description for Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate.
Tatcha The Rice Polish Gentle contains this as ingredient number 18.
Tatcha The Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder contains this as ingredient number 15.
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 Gentle contains this as ingredient number 22.
Tatcha The Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder contains this as ingredient number 20.
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