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Tatcha The Rice Polish: Deep for mature skin

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Tatcha The Rice Polish: Deep

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  • SuperiorNormal Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

A great choice for mature skin; a few products fit it even better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Offers excellent exfoliation for your normal skin, as papain and rice powder work synergistically to smooth texture and address fine lines and wrinkles.
  • The inclusion of Saccharomyces Camellia Sinensis Cladosiphon Okamuranus Rice Leaf Ferment Filtrate and Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract further supports skin brightening and a more refined complexion.
  • The formula is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.

How to apply

  • Use your enzyme powder exfoliant as part of your weekly routine. Start by using it once a week and increase frequency if your skin feels fine.
  • Apply this product after cleansing and before using a hydrating toner. Follow with your usual serum and moisturizer.
  • Mix the enzyme powder with a little water in your hands to create a paste. Gently massage it onto your face without scrubbing hard.
  • Apply the exfoliant on clean, slightly damp skin for the best results. This helps the powder activate properly.
  • Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a patch test before your first use. Always use SPF during the day while using exfoliating products.

People Say

★4.6Overall rating based on 2.9k+ reviews

Users with oily, combination, and congestion-prone skin consistently praise this water-activated exfoliant for delivering a "glass-like" smoothness without the harshness of physical scrubs. While the Japanese wild rose and leopard lily formula is celebrated for visibly tightening pores and reducing breakouts, a minority of users find the "squeaky clean" finish slightly drying if not immediately followed by a moisturizer. This summary is based on a very large amount of data and should definitely be taken into account.

Highlights

  • Gentle yet effective exfoliation Mostly Mentioned
    • “Leaves my skin baby soft and perfectly clean.”
    • “Non-abrasive but gets all the dead skin off.”
    • “My face feels polished but not raw like other scrubs.”
  • Pore refinement & clarity Often Mentioned
    • “Snatches the grime out of your pores.”
    • “Visibly tightens pores after just one use.”
    • “Helps keep my blackheads and breakouts at bay.”
  • High price point Often Mentioned
    • “It hurts my wallet every time I buy it.”
    • “Amazing product but way too expensive.”
    • “Hard to justify the price for a face wash.”
  • Balanced deep clean Sometimes Noted
    • “Deep cleans without leaving my face tight.”
    • “Removes excess oil but keeps skin soft.”
    • “Perfect balance for my combination skin.”
  • Luxurious foam texture Sometimes Noted
    • “Turns into a cloud-like foam that feels amazing.”
    • “The lather is so rich and creamy.”
    • “Feels like a mini spa ritual every morning.”
  • Packaging design flaws Sometimes Noted
    • “Glass jar is terrifyingly slippery in the shower.”
    • “The dispensing hole gets clogged with water.”
    • “Hate that the new jar is opaque; can't see what's left.”
  • Potential for dryness Rarely Noted
    • “Left my skin feeling a bit too squeaky and tight.”
    • “Can be drying if I use it every single day.”
    • “Caused some dry patches around my nose.”
  • Scent preferences Rarely Noted
    • “Has a weird, earthy rice smell I don't love.”
    • “Smells a bit like hamster food.”
    • “The scent is unappealing but fades quickly.”

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Questions and answers

What makes Tatcha The Rice Polish: Deep a great fit for mature skin?

Tatcha The Rice Polish: Deep is a great fit because papain and rice powder work together to smooth texture and help with fine lines on mature skin. Ferment filtrate and fruit extract further support brightening and a more refined complexion, while the gentle formula is very unlikely to cause irritation.

Molecules, 2022International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024

Which ingredients make this exfoliant a good fit for mature skin?

Papain and rice powder work together to smooth texture and help with fine lines and wrinkles. Rosa multiflora fruit extract and rice leaf ferment filtrate further brighten mature skin and refine the complexion.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2016

What does Rice Enzyme Powder do for mature skin?

Rice Enzyme Powder helps smooth and brighten mature skin by gently clearing away dead surface cells while providing antioxidant protection. It is unlikely to irritate, and this type of product works best when it also includes ingredients that boost collagen and deep hydration to keep skin soft and firm.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

What does Papain do for mature skin?

Papain gently exfoliates the outer layer of skin by breaking down surface proteins, which helps reveal smoother and fresher skin. This gentle shedding process may improve skin texture and reduce the look of dullness in mature skin.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2022Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

Where does this exfoliant go in a skincare routine for mature skin?

This exfoliant goes into a weekly routine for mature skin, used once a week as a separate step after cleansing and before a nourishing mask. People who tolerate it well and see good results can carefully use it more often.

Can I use this exfoliant with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this enzyme powder exfoliant in your weekly routine, but it is best to avoid using it on the same nights you apply retinol to prevent potential irritation. Using them on separate days helps keep mature skin smooth while safely managing active treatments.

How often should I use this exfoliant?

Start by using this exfoliant once a week, and if your skin feels comfortable and you see good results, you can carefully use it more often. This gentle approach helps smooth texture and soften fine lines while keeping your skin safe from irritation.

Can this exfoliant clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?

This exfoliant is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts or purging for mature skin because its gentle formula is safe and free of harsh ingredients. It helps smooth texture and soften fine lines without overloading your skin.

Molecules, 2022International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024

Is this exfoliant fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (alcohol).

What the research says

  • Rice bran soft and hard waxes exhibited anti-skin ageing activities including melanogenesis inhibition, antioxidant protection, collagen stimulation, matrix metalloproteinase suppression, and anti-inflammation in cultured skin cells.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024

  • Encapsulation of ferulic acid in phosphorylated rice starch enhanced its stability against heat and light and improved skin lightening, elasticity, smoothness, roughness, scaliness, and wrinkles compared to free ferulic acid in 16 volunteers over 1 month.

    Molecules, 2022

  • Topical application of a mixture of extracts of Kochia scoparia and Rosa multiflora recovered dermal thickness and dermal fibroblasts, increased procollagen 1 and TGF-beta expression, and decreased MMP-13 expression in photoirradiated hairless mouse skin compared with vehicle control.

    International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2016

  • Daily application of a cream containing niosomes loaded with purple glutinous rice extract in 20 human volunteers for 28 days resulted in a significant decrease in melanin index and skin roughness by -14.05% and -9.95%, and increases in skin hydration and elastic recovery by +48.73% and +35.98% compared to initial values.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020

  • The iontophoretic delivery of hyaluronic acid nanogel-loaded Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate significantly reduced advanced glycation end products and mitigated skin stiffening in an ex vivo skin tissue glycation model.

    International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2025

  • Red rice extract suppressed UVB-induced inflammation and skin aging in human skin fibroblasts by inhibiting the MAPK signaling pathway, leading to decreased NF-kappa B and AP-1 activation, reduced ECM degradation, and increased ECM synthesis compared to UVB-irradiated controls.

    Natural Product Communications, 2016

  • Topical papain treatment may slightly decrease pain within 30 minutes in humans stung by Chrysaora chinensis compared to placebo.

    Wilderness & Environmental Medicine, 2016

  • A fixed combination of hydroxypinacolone retinoate, retinol glycospheres, and papain glycospheres in aqueous gel applied once daily for 12 weeks achieved a 41% mean reduction in GAGS score and a 40.8% mean reduction in total lesions, with 15.3% of patients experiencing mild to moderate local side effects, in 94 evaluable patients with comedonal-papular, mild to moderate acne of the face.

    Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2015

  • Reflux extraction of Carica papaya leaves yielded higher antioxidant capacity and superior in vitro wound-healing activities including fibroblast proliferation, cell migration, and collagen synthesis in human skin fibroblasts compared to ultrasonic-assisted extraction and agitation.

    Molecules, 2020

  • Quercetin phospholipids 1% cream significantly reduced UV-, histamine-, and chemical-induced skin erythema (-10.05%) and mean wheal diameter in 30 healthy human volunteers, showing comparable efficacy to 1% dexchlorpheniramine cream.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2016

  • Quercetin-loaded niosomes formulated with Span60-RH40 at a 9:11 mass ratio improved quercetin solubility, photostability, sustained release, and transdermal penetration, yielding a skin retention 2.95 times higher than quercetin solution.

    Molecules, 2019

  • Optimized rutin-loaded glycerosomes formulated into a nanosunscreen gel demonstrated sustained drug release, greater skin permeation, good antioxidant activity, and better epidermal retention compared to the dermis, indicating high safety, stability, and sun protection factor values for topical administration.

    Gels, 2023

  • Nanofibrillar cellulose dressing provides efficient wound healing comparable to polylactide-based copolymer dressings at skin graft donor sites in 24 patients, with significant improvements in observer scar thickness and vascularity and skin elasticity.

    Advances in Wound Care, 2020

  • Bacterial cellulose membranes with and without glycerin showed good skin compatibility and no barrier disruption in human subjects compared to a negative control, with glycerin-containing membranes additionally providing a statistically significant skin moisturizing effect (p=0.044).

    European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2014

  • AgNP-BC exhibited over 99% reduction in Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa with no cytotoxicity, allowing epidermal cell attachment and growth compared to unmodified bacterial cellulose.

    Carbohydrate Polymers, 2014

Ingredients

Microcrystalline Cellulose, Rice Powder, Sodium Lauryl Phosphate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Lauryl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate, Saccharomyces Camellia Sinensis Cladosiphon Okamuranus Rice Leaf Ferment Filtrate, Papain, Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract, Belamcanda Chinensis Root Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Rice Bran Extract, Propanediol, Dextrin, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phytosteryl Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Phenoxyethanol, Silica, Iron Oxides Ci 77492, Ultramarines, Tocopherol, Alcohol, Water

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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