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TONYMOLY I'm Rice Exfoliating Enzyme Cleanser for dry skin

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TONYMOLY I'm Rice Exfoliating Enzyme Cleanser

Average

  • AverageDry Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for dry skin; other products fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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 dry or flaky skin due to the presence of papain extract and protease, which provide enzymatic exfoliation to aid in smoothing texture.
  • The inclusion of rice extract and allantoin offers some humectant and soothing actions, but the formula lacks sufficient emollient ingredients for optimal hydration for your dry skin.
  • The product is safe for your dry skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.

How to apply

  • Use your enzyme powder cleanser as part of your PM routine once a week to start. Carefully increase frequency only if your dry skin tolerates it well.
  • Apply this powder cleanser after your regular pre-cleanser and cleanser steps, but before your toner and moisturizer. Follow the weekly routine order for best results.
  • Mix a small amount of the enzyme powder cleanser with water in your hands to create a gentle foam. Gently massage the foam onto your face without harsh rubbing.
  • Apply the cleanser to slightly damp skin to help activate the enzyme formula smoothly. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water afterward.
  • Avoid the eye area during application and do a patch test before your first use. Always use SPF the next day since exfoliants can make your skin more sensitive to the sun.

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 1.2k+ reviews

Based 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

How well does TONYMOLY I'm Rice Exfoliating Enzyme Cleanser work for dry skin?

This cleanser works moderately well for dry skin, offering gentle smoothing and soothing action, but it lacks enough rich moisturizing ingredients to provide optimal hydration. A cleanser of this type needs effective hydrating and soothing ingredients along with nourishing oils or butter to deeply moisturize and protect dry skin.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2025

Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for dry skin?

Rice extract and allantoin in this cleanser help smooth and soothe dry skin. Because dry skin needs more moisture than this formula provides, cleansers for this skin type need richer softening and moisturizing ingredients to keep the skin comfortable.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2025

What do Rice Enzymes do for dry skin?

Rice-derived ingredients help moisturize dry skin by supporting the skin barrier and increasing hydration levels. They may also improve skin flexibility and reduce water loss.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 2011

What does Rice Extract do for dry skin?

Rice extract helps keep dry skin hydrated and smooth while making it feel softer. It brings moisture back to the surface and supports overall skin barrier comfort.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022

Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for dry skin?

This cleanser goes as the first step in your morning routine and the second step in your evening routine after a makeup remover. Start by using it just once a week, and only use it more often if your skin tolerates it well without any irritation. Dry skin needs a gentle cleanser followed by rich moisturizing ingredients and oils to keep the skin soft and comfortable.

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

You can use this cleanser with retinol by applying it first to gently smooth flaky texture, followed by your retinol treatment. It is unlikely to cause irritation, but because your dry skin needs rich, nourishing ingredients for deep hydration, follow up with a rich moisturizer.

How often should I use this cleanser?

Start using this enzyme powder cleanser once a week on your dry skin, and if you tolerate it well and see good results, you can carefully use it more often. Because this formula lacks enough softening ingredients to keep dry skin comfortable, it needs rich, hydrating moisturizers and nourishing creams to provide deep moisture.

Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?

This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores, cause breakouts, or lead to purging for dry skin because it is free of harsh ingredients and heavy oils. A product of this type needs richer, softening ingredients to provide optimal hydration and keep dry skin feeling comfortable.

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, 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

  • A topical xanthan gum nanogel containing gamma-oryzanol-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers and nanosized TiO2 and MBBT filters demonstrated high photoprotection with an SPF of 34 and no skin irritation or sensitization in a rat model.

    Pharmaceuticals, 2023

  • Enzymatic hydrolysis of codfish skin using SM9913 extracellular protease yielded over 66% of collagen oligopeptide-rich hydrolysates with high bioactivity, including moisture-retention, antioxidant activity, and promotion of human dermal fibroblast cell viability, while proving to be nontoxic and nonirritating.

    Scientific Reports, 2017

  • 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

  • Aspergillus 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, 2023

  • 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

  • Topical 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, 2016

  • A 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, 2020

  • An 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, 2018

  • Hydrolyzed 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

Why other products fit dry skin better

  • Hydrogels containing vitamin E-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers exhibited better occlusive properties and long-lasting effects, while vitamin E-loaded nanoemulsions performed a faster skin hydration effect and were selected as more attractive for skin application.

    Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2019

  • Tocopherol succinate-loaded ethosomal gel increased skin deposition, stability, moisture, and mechanical properties in 13 human subjects compared to a control gel over 12 weeks.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

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.

  • 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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