TONYMOLY I'm Rice Exfoliating Enzyme Cleanser for mature skin
Rice Enzymes
Papain Extract Carica Papaya Extract
Allantoin
Zea Mays StarchHigh
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
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 moderate exfoliation for your normal skin, as papain extract and protease gently smooth texture and address fine lines by promoting desquamation.
- Rice powder and rice extract further support this by providing gentle physical exfoliation and soothing benefits, enhancing overall skin radiance.
- The formula is safe for your normal skin, containing soothing ingredients like allantoin and rice extract with no harsh or irritating components.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your PM routine once a week, increasing to 2-3 times if your skin tolerates it well.
- Place this enzyme powder cleanser in your weekly routine after your regular cleanser and before your hydrating toner.
- Mix a small amount of the enzyme powder cleanser with water in your hands to create a soft foam before applying.
- Gently massage the foam onto your damp face using circular motions, then rinse thoroughly with warm water.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and always apply SPF the morning after using exfoliating products.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 1.2k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users with sensitive and acne-prone skin frequently praise this cleanser for its ability to gently exfoliate without stripping moisture, leaving the face feeling refreshed. Most report a brighter complexion and improved texture, though a small minority experienced dryness or found the powder formula difficult to manage.
Highlights
Smoother skin Mostly Mentioned
- “makes my skin buttery smooth”
- “face feels incredibly smooth”
- “leaves skin super soft”
- “refines texture significantly”
Gentle exfoliation Often Mentioned
- “perfect for sensitive skin”
- “gentle effective facial wash”
- “exfoliating but not drying”
- “no irritation or issues”
Brightening effect Sometimes Noted
- “reveal a brighter complexion”
- “skin looks radiant”
- “helped even out tone”
- “glowy skin after use”
Long-lasting value Sometimes Noted
- “a little goes a long way”
- “bottle lasts for months”
- “great price for amount”
- “lasts a long time”
Travel-friendly Sometimes Noted
- “great for travel”
- “no liquid restrictions”
- “perfect size for gym bag”
- “won't leak in luggage”
Drying for some Rarely Noted
- “left skin feeling tight”
- “slightly dry in winter”
- “drying on dry patches”
- “stripped natural oils”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “powder clumps in humidity”
- “hard to control amount”
- “cap breaks easily”
- “messy to pour out”
Too gentle Rarely Noted
- “didn't do much for acne”
- “not scrubby enough”
- “wanted more physical exfoliation”
- “felt like just washing”
Unpleasant scent Rarely Noted
- “smells like cornstarch”
- “strong soapy scent”
- “has a chemical smell”
- “smells like perfumed hand soap”
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Questions and answers
What makes TONYMOLY Rice Enzyme Cleanser a great fit for mature skin?
This cleanser is a great fit because its rice powder, rice extract, papain extract, and protease gently smooth texture and address fine lines. These ingredients help promote gentle exfoliation and radiance while soothing the skin with allantoin, making it a safe choice with no harsh components.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020Molecules, 2022
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for mature skin?
Rice extract and rice powder help smooth texture and boost radiance, while papain extract and protease gently address fine lines and uneven texture. Allantoin and rice extract also help soothe mature skin, leaving it calm and soft.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020Molecules, 2022
What do Rice Enzymes do for mature skin?
Rice Enzymes help smooth and gently lift away dead skin cells to keep mature skin looking fresh and soft. This helps brighten the look of tired areas and makes fine lines less noticeable.
What does Rice Extract do for mature skin?
Rice extract helps mature skin by smoothing out roughness, boosting hydration, and improving elasticity while reducing dark spots. Daily use may also protect against UV damage and support collagen to keep skin looking firm and youthful.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 2018
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This enzyme powder cleanser goes into your evening routine once a week on designated exfoliation days. It helps smooth fine lines and brighten texture safely without harsh ingredients.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this exfoliating powder weekly on nights when you are not applying retinol to avoid making your skin dry or irritated. On your retinol nights, stick to a gentle non-exfoliating cleanser and follow with your usual hydrating routine.
How often should I use this cleanser?
Start by using this enzyme powder cleanser once a week, and if your skin tolerates it well and shows good results, you can carefully use it more often. This gentle routine helps smooth texture and address fine lines safely without irritation.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores, cause breakouts, or lead to purging for mature skin. Its gentle exfoliating enzymes and soothing rice extracts help smooth texture without harsh components that typically disrupt the skin.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020Molecules, 2022
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
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, 2020Encapsulation 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, 2022A topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin, and dexpanthenol significantly reduced postoperative pain, trismus, swelling, and analgesic consumption, while improving wound healing after third molar surgery compared to a placebo.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020The 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, 2025Red 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, 2016Aspergillus oryzae-fermented broken rice and brewers' rice water extracts inhibit photoaging in UV-irradiated human fibroblasts and co-cultured keratinocytes by downregulating MMP-1, inhibiting elastase, enhancing collagen formation, upregulating elastin gene expression, and lowering pro-inflammatory cytokines.
Cellular and Molecular Biology, 2023Topical papain treatment may slightly decrease pain within 30 minutes in humans stung by Chrysaora chinensis compared to placebo.
Wilderness & Environmental Medicine, 2016A 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, 2015Reflux 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, 2020Topical gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not improve postoperative comfort regarding swelling and pain, but improved the wound's aesthetic appearance following impacted lower third molar extraction compared to no gel.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016An overnight patch containing Allium cepa extract and allantoin safely promotes scar healing after dermatologic surgery, resulting in significantly greater reductions in observer- and patient-assessed POSAS scores compared to no treatment.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018Prophylactic application of a topical scar gel containing Allium cepae extract, allantoin, and heparin significantly improves patient-assessed scar color, stiffness, and irregularity compared to no treatment in women following a cesarean section.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2014Hydrolyzed corn starch containing maltotetraose activated the NRF2 pathway, upregulated antioxidant-responsive genes, increased NRF2 protein expression and nuclear translocation, and reduced reactive oxygen species levels in human keratinocytes exposed to oxidative stress.
PloS One, 2026
Ingredients
Zea Mays Starch, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate, Allantoin, Maltodextrin, Papain Extract Carica Papaya Extract, Rice Powder, Protease, Rice Extract, Butylene Glycol
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.
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