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The Rice Polish: Classic Foaming Enzyme Exfoliant Powder

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The Rice Polish: Classic Foaming Enzyme Exfoliant Powder — Reddit Reviews

by Tatcha

94nextscore30 verdicts

Updated October 11, 2026

Super-gentle enzyme powder for flaky tret skin; helps texture and pores.

What the community says

A foamy rice-and-enzyme powder that turns into a soft cleanser, built for people who want mild exfoliation without wrecking their barrier. It shines on flaky tret skin and rough texture. Dry, reactive, or rosacea-prone skin usually needs a cautious schedule.

From Reddit

Backed by 26 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/tretinoin and 5 more.

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What people love

  • Foamy, not grainy; feels baby-soft
  • Gentle enough for daily or weekly use
  • Helps flakes, rough spots, and makeup prep

Watch out for

  • High-pH complaint keeps coming up in AsianBeauty
  • Can be too much during active flares
  • Pricey for a powder cleanser, even if it lasts forever

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Real Reddit threads — 39 mentions across 26 threads

Tatcha The Rice Polish: Classic Foaming Enzyme Exfoliant Powder on Reddit, in one place — 26 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/tretinoin and 5 more, summarized.

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“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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“when I want something more gentler I’ll do a powdered enzyme cleanser as a masque (Anua rice, Tatcha, good molecules pineapple).”

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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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