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Tatcha The Rice Polish - Gentle Versus Paula's Choice Clear Pore Normalizing Cleanser

Exfoliator
Face Cleanser
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 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or silicones

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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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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

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:

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

Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.

Learn more about Butylene Glycol
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

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59% use in pm
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Tatcha The Rice Polish 24 ingredients

4.8 /5
from 4 ratings
Expensive (2) No Scent (2) Works Well (2)
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Wendy

15 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

22 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

Paula's Choice Clear Pore Normalizing Cleanser 18 ingredients

3.9 /5
from 7 ratings
Light (4) No Scent (4) Works Well (3)
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Christy

21 days ago
Review

[THIS IS A REVIEW FROM 2019]
(Pasting my review from the Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution bc I used them together and had great results)
I’m new to SkinSort but I really wanted to write a review for this bc the Paula’s Choice acne line actually changed my life… when I was in uni I had a super oily T-zone and crazy acne on my forehead so I bought the PC extra strength travel kit to try out Show more

#light
#no scent
#works well
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Lea Kristin

5 months ago
Review

The Paula’s Choice Clear Pore Normalizing Cleanser was a bit too drying for my skin. After learning about fungal acne and realizing the cleanser isn’t fungal acne safe, I decided to stop using it.

#expensive