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Anua Rice Enzyme Brightening Cleansing Powder for dry sensitive skin

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Anua Rice Enzyme Brightening Cleansing Powder

Average

  • AverageDry Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

Works for dry sensitive skin; other products fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, 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 and flaky skin, as papain and rice powder gently smooth texture and support hydration. Glycerin and diglycerin provide humectant benefits, though additional emollients would better address your dry skin concerns.
  • The formula is safe for your dry and sensitive skin, with allantoin and rice extract offering soothing properties and no harsh ingredients.
  • This cleansing powder effectively removes impurities and supports skin texture without causing irritation.

How to apply

  • Use your enzyme powder cleanser PM once a week as part of your weekly routine, and start slowly to check your skin's tolerance.
  • Place this step right after your regular cleanser and before your hydrating toner, following the weekly routine order.
  • Mix the powder with a little water in your hands to create a soft foam, then gently massage it onto your face without rubbing hard.
  • Apply the foam on slightly damp skin to keep your dry flakes comfortable and safe from extra irritation.
  • Be sure to avoid the delicate eye area and do a patch test before your very first use.

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 600+ reviews

Users with sensitive, dry, and combination skin frequently praise this powder for its ability to gently exfoliate without stripping moisture, often noting a "glass skin" effect and improved texture. While many experience immediate softness and a brighter complexion, a small minority report barrier irritation or difficulty rinsing off the unique, elastic consistency.

Highlights

  • Gentle non-stripping exfoliation Mostly Mentioned
    • “leaves my face soft, smooth, and fresh without dryness”
    • “gentle and non-stripping”
    • “cleans my face without drying”
  • Brightens dull complexion Often Mentioned
    • “helps to get rid of dark spots”
    • “skin feels much softer and brighter”
    • “even and brighten uneven dull skin tone”
  • Unique elastic texture Sometimes Noted
    • “marshmallow fluff cushiony goodness”
    • “feels like stretchy cheese”
    • “initial foam is nice and then it turns slimy”
  • Difficult to rinse Sometimes Noted
    • “takes a long time to wash off cause it's very slimy”
    • “foam feels sticky and doesn't rinse off easily”
    • “requires thorough rinsing due to its unique texture”
  • Versatile application Rarely Noted
    • “use as a wash-off mask for an instant glow-up”
    • “can use a bit more of the powder to make a mask”
    • “multi-purpose powder cleanser”
  • Messy dispensing Rarely Noted
    • “be careful when you first squeeze it out”
    • “gushed out”
    • “struggle daily to figure out how much product to use”
  • Potential for irritation Rarely Noted
    • “screwed up my skin barrier”
    • “transforms into dry, irritated, and bumpy”
    • “stingy when if there is wound on face”
  • Small quantity/Price Rarely Noted
    • “small size, the price is expensive”
    • “won't repurchase due to the high price”
    • “less product than I thought”

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Questions and answers

How well does Anua Rice Enzyme Cleanser work for dry sensitive skin?

This cleanser works reasonably well for dry sensitive skin by providing gentle exfoliation and soothing properties without causing irritation. However, because it is an average fit, a product of this type needs richer hydrating ingredients and skin-softening oils to better care for dry skin concerns.

Journal of Oleo Science, 2016International Journal of Dermatology, 2008

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

Glycerin, diglycerin, allantoin, and rice extract make this cleanser a good fit because they help soothe your skin and keep it hydrated. However, a product of this type needs richer softening ingredients and skin-barrier supporters to truly comfort and protect dry skin.

Journal of Oleo Science, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Rice Extract do for dry sensitive skin?

Rice extract helps dry, sensitive skin by boosting hydration, reducing roughness, and calming irritation. It provides antioxidant protection and supports a smooth, soft feel without causing discomfort.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

What do Ceramides do for dry sensitive skin?

Ceramides help hydrate dry sensitive skin and strengthen its outer barrier to reduce water loss and calm irritation. Using a product with ceramides often improves skin comfort and makes the skin feel much softer.

International Journal of Dermatology, 2008

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

This enzyme powder cleanser fits into a dry sensitive skin routine as a morning and evening cleanser step, starting at once a week before slowly increasing frequency if tolerated well. While it safely removes impurities and smooths texture, this type of product for dry skin needs extra rich soothing creams or oils to fully address moisture needs.

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

You can use this cleanser in the same routine as a retinol, but it is best to use them on alternate days or times to prevent irritation on dry and sensitive skin. Because this powder provides gentle exfoliation, using both at the exact same time may feel too strong for your skin barrier. To care for dry skin properly, this type of product also needs rich softening ingredients that lock in moisture.

How often should I use this cleanser?

Use this exfoliating cleanser once a week to start, and if your dry sensitive skin tolerates it well and shows good results, you can carefully use it more often. This type of product needs extra richer softeners and smoothing ingredients to better care for dry skin.

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

This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry sensitive skin. Its formula effectively removes impurities without harsh ingredients that trigger irritation, though a product of this type for dry skin also needs rich softeners and ceramides to fully protect your moisture barrier.

Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Diglycerol combined with glycerol maintains a higher capacitance level and provides a long-term moisturizing effect on human skin compared to glycerol alone after 8 hours.

    Journal of Oleo Science, 2016

  • A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

  • 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

  • Emulsions containing ceramides 1 and 3 improved skin hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss in sodium lauryl sulfate-irritated skin of fifteen healthy Asian women compared to a control emulsion.

    International Journal of Dermatology, 2008

  • 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

  • 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 application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2003

  • Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.

    Journal of Periodontology, 2009

  • Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

  • A non-hydroquinone topical formulation (SKNB19) improved hyperpigmentation by 28.5% in patient self-assessment and 27% in independent reviewer assessment compared with 4% hydroquinone in 18 adult subjects, while showing significantly less irritation and better tolerability.

    Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020

  • Encapsulation of alpha arbutin in an optimized ethosomal gel significantly improved skin melanin reduction, moisture content, and elasticity in human volunteers compared to conventional formulations.

    Heliyon, 2023

  • Combining a home-based radiofrequency device and arbutin cream reduced mMASI scores by 25.6% and melanin index by 22.8% at 8 weeks compared to baseline in 38 participants.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

  • Rice protein hydrolysate and its characteristic peptides Leu-Leu-Lys, Leu-Pro-Lys, and pyroGlu-Lys reduced melanin content, tyrosinase activity, and ROS production in UVB-induced human epidermal melanocyte PIG1 cells by regulating the JNK/Β-Trcp/NFΗB-p65/MITF signaling pathway and lowering TRP-1 and TRP-2 expression.

    Food & Function, 2020

Why other products fit dry sensitive skin better

Ingredients

Zea Mays Starch, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Diglycerin, Allantoin, Maltodextrin, Papain, Kaolin, Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Sodium Polyacrylate, Water, Rice Powder, Rice Lees Extract, Rice Bran Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Rice Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Rice Seed Protein, Ceramide Np, Ascorbic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, Protease, Caprylyl Glycol, Glucose, Glycerin, Tartaric Acid, Lactic Acid

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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