TONYMOLY I'm Rice Exfoliating Enzyme Cleanser for oily acne-prone skin
Rice Enzymes
Papain Extract Carica Papaya Extract
Allantoin
Zea Mays StarchAverage
- HighOily Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for oily acne-prone skin; other products fit it better.
- Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2015
- Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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 oily skin due to papain extract and protease, which help manage excess sebum and promote desquamation to address acne and breakouts.
- Allantoin and rice extract provide soothing benefits, contributing to a balanced feel without compromising the cleansing action.
- The formula is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation and the presence of soothing ingredients.
How to apply
- Use your enzyme powder cleanser PM once a week to start, then increase frequency if your skin tolerates it well. Always apply SPF during the day since exfoliating products can make skin sensitive to the sun.
- Apply this enzyme powder cleanser in your weekly routine after the standard cleanser and before your hydrating toner and moisturizer. This step helps clear away dead skin cells.
- Mix the powder with a little water in your hands to create a gentle foam , then massage it softly onto your face while avoiding harsh rubbing.
- Apply the enzyme powder cleanser on slightly damp skin to help activate the formula effectively. Make sure your face is clean from makeup before starting.
- Avoid the delicate eye area and do a patch test before your first use. Do not mix this with strong acids or retinoids in the same routine to prevent irritation.
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
How well does TONYMOLY Rice Enzyme Cleanser work for oily acne-prone skin?
This cleanser works moderately well for oily acne-prone skin, as it helps manage excess oil and breakouts with gentle exfoliating enzymes while keeping your skin calm. To fit this skin type even better, a product needs exceptionally safe ingredients like niacinamide or salicylic acid that deeply address acne and maintain a balanced, clear complexion without any irritation.
Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2015Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Papain extract and protease help manage excess oil and breakouts on your oily skin, while allantoin and rice extract bring soothing benefits. To fit this skin type best, a cleanser of this type needs ingredients like niacinamide or salicylic acid to handle oil and blemishes safely while keeping moisture balanced.
Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2015Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020
What do Rice Enzymes do for oily acne-prone skin?
Rice ingredients help balance oily skin and soothe redness while keeping it moisturized. Because this product type is not a strong fit for oily acne-prone skin, it needs oil-controlling and clarifying ingredients to truly clear breakouts.
What does Rice Extract do for oily acne-prone skin?
Rice extract helps calm oily acne-prone skin by reducing acne-causing bacteria and lowering inflammation. It may also help keep your skin clear and smooth without causing irritation.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This enzyme powder cleanser goes in your weekly routine, used once a week as an exfoliating step. To fit your oily acne-prone skin best, an alternative product of this type needs stronger exfoliating ingredients to manage breakouts and excess oil more effectively.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser in your routine alongside retinol, but because it gently exfoliates your oily skin, it is best to use them on different days or times to prevent irritation. This type of skin needs gentle cleansers with soothing ingredients like allantoin and rice extract to keep a calm, balanced feel.
How often should I use this cleanser?
Start using this enzyme powder once a week as part of your weekly routine, and you can carefully use it more often if your oily skin tolerates it well and sees good results.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for your oily skin, as it helps manage excess oil and remove dead skin cells safely without causing irritation. For this skin type, products need ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to better control excess shine and deeply clear out pores.
Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2015Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
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, 2015A 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, 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, 2016A 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, 2023Enzymatic 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, 2017Daily 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, 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, 2016Topical papain treatment may slightly decrease pain within 30 minutes in humans stung by Chrysaora chinensis compared to placebo.
Wilderness & Environmental Medicine, 2016Reflux 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, 2020Carica papaya leaf extracts obtained via supercritical fluid and conventional methods demonstrated antioxidant and cytoprotective effects on skin fibroblasts against oxidative stress, driven by their respective lipophilic and hydrophilic constituents.
Molecules, 2021An 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, 2014Prophylactic use of a topical gel containing Allium cepa extract, allantoin and heparin significantly reduced vascularity, pigmentation and height of scars compared to an untreated control group and in intra-individual analysis in 120 patients after caesarean section.
Journal of Wound Care, 2020Hydrolyzed 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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