The Rice Polish: Classic Foaming Enzyme Exfoliant Powder — Reddit Reviews
by Tatcha
Updated August 25, 2026
Gentle foaming enzyme powder exfoliant reduces texture and dryness; pricey and high pH.
What the community says
This foaming enzyme exfoliant uses glycolic acid and rice powder for gentle texture smoothing. Many use it weekly to tackle dry patches and flaky skin, especially alongside tretinoin. Its higher pH and price point turn some users away despite lasting long.
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Real Reddit threads — 31 mentions across 19 threads
Tatcha The Rice Polish: Classic Foaming Enzyme Exfoliant Powder on Reddit, in one place — 19 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/tretinoin and 2 more, summarized.
“They also have the polishing rice that’s really good.”
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“Tatcha products are my favorite, and I like the scent.”
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“at night I do with the Tatcha Camellia Cleansing Oil.”
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“Tatcha Rice Polish (15-second wash)”
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“Current Routine”
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“AM”
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“Tatcha rice polish is really helpful before makeup for me.”
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“I have rosacea, so I use the calming version.”
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“If you don’t have rosacea, the regular one can help.”
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“I use the rice powder face wash too.”
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“I’ve found a buy one get one for the rice wash but haven’t seen it for the green moisturizer.”
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“Green Tatcha for life.”
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“Try exfoliating once a week at night too with something like Tatcha Rice Polish”
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“These are all really gentle but effective.”
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“My husband’s nose has prominent pores as well so we’ve been having good luck with this routine so far.”
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“I exfoliate once a week with Tatcha Rice Polish”
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“I haven’t found a dupe I like better yet”
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“other brands make a similar product”
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Other variants in this line
Same formula family — here’s what changes between them.
- Polish: Classic Foaming Enzyme ExfoliantYou’re here
The Rice Polish: Classic Foaming Enzyme Exfoliant Powder
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WashThe Rice Wash
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