Tatcha The Rice Polish, Gentle for combination skin
Rice Powder
Papain
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Tocopherol
High
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for combination skin; a few products fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 combination skin, as papain and rice powder gently smooth texture and regulate desquamation, addressing oily shine.
- Saccharomyces ferment filtrate and dipotassium glycyrrhizate provide additional soothing benefits, enhancing overall skin comfort.
- The formula is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of calming components.
How to apply
- Use this enzyme powder exfoliant in your PM weekly routine. Start 1x/week and increase frequency slowly if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this enzyme powder exfoliant after your cleaner and before your hydrating toner. Follow up with your regular serum and moisturizer.
- Dispense a small amount of the enzyme powder exfoliant into wet hands and lather into a soft foam. Gently massage onto your face while avoiding any harsh rubbing.
- Apply this enzyme powder exfoliant to slightly damp skin to help with even distribution. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water after a minute.
- Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use. Stop using this enzyme powder exfoliant if you notice any irritation.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 1.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users with dry, sensitive, and mature skin frequently report that this enzyme powder effectively refines texture and dullness, leaving skin feeling exceptionally soft and smooth without irritation or tightness. The formula is noted for being non-stripping and maintaining moisture. Some users find the price point to be high for a daily cleanser.
Highlights
Extremely gentle Mostly Mentioned
- “non-abrasive and soothing”
- “doesn't sting sensitive skin”
- “gentle enough for daily use”
Softens and smooths Mostly Mentioned
- “skin feels baby soft”
- “leaves face smooth as silk”
- “texture is significantly refined”
Long-lasting value Often Mentioned
- “a little goes a long way”
- “jar lasts for months”
- “only need a half-teaspoon”
Non-stripping, hydrating Often Mentioned
- “doesn't strip natural oils”
- “no tight feeling afterwards”
- “feels moisturizing while cleansing”
Expensive cleanser Often Mentioned
- “very expensive for a cleanser”
- “luxury splurge, not necessity”
- “pricey but worth it”
Luxurious experience Sometimes Noted
- “creates a creamy, cloud-like foam”
- “feels like a spa ritual”
- “fun to mix with water”
Packaging issues Sometimes Noted
- “water can get inside jar”
- “dispensing can be messy”
- “hard to get last bit out”
Not exfoliating enough Rarely Noted
- “didn't feel exfoliated enough”
- “prefer a grittier scrub”
- “underwhelming results for the cost”
Scent not for all Rarely Noted
- “weird earthy/brownie smell”
- “smells like rice water”
- “wish it was fragrance-free”
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Questions and answers
What makes Tatcha Gentle Rice Polish a great fit for combination skin?
Tatcha The Rice Polish, Gentle is a great fit because papain and rice powder gently smooth texture and control oily shine on combination skin. Saccharomyces ferment filtrate and dipotassium glycyrrhizate add extra soothing comfort, and the formula is safe and unlikely to cause irritation.
Which ingredients make this exfoliant a good fit for combination skin?
Papain and rice powder make this a great fit by gently smoothing texture and helping control oily shine on combination skin. Saccharomyces ferment filtrate and dipotassium glycyrrhizate add extra comfort by calming the skin.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2015
What does Rice Powder do for combination skin?
Rice powder helps balance combination skin by absorbing excess oil in shiny areas while keeping dry patches smooth and comfortable. It also provides a soft, matte finish and is generally well tolerated with a very safe profile.
International Journal of Toxicology, 2006Journal of Oleo Science, 2025
What does Papain do for combination skin?
Papain gently exfoliates the skin by breaking down dead surface proteins, which helps keep oily and dry areas balanced and smooth. It is unlikely to cause severe irritation when used properly, though mild tingling may occur.
Where does this exfoliant go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This exfoliant goes in your weekly routine, placed after your cleanser and before a cleansing mask. Lovi routines start exfoliating steps once a week, and people who tolerate them well and see good results may carefully use them more often.
Can I use this exfoliant with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this exfoliant in your weekly routine, but it is best to avoid using it on the same nights as your retinol to prevent irritation. Using them on separate days helps keep your skin calm while smoothing texture and managing oily shine.
How often should I use this exfoliant?
This exfoliant is a great fit for your combination skin and is generally used once a week to start. If your skin handles it well and you see good results, you may carefully use it more often.
Can this exfoliant clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This exfoliant is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for combination skin because its gentle papain and rice powder smooth texture without harshness, while calming ingredients help keep skin comfortable.
Is this exfoliant 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, 2015Application of Galactomyces ferment filtrate skin care formula significantly reduced the net values and daily fluctuation of facial pore area, roughness, and redness in young Japanese women.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021Daily 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, 2021Combining 755 nm alexandrite laser with topical licorice gel significantly reduces terminal hair counts compared to alexandrite laser with placebo in women with idiopathic hirsutism.
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015Licochalcone A activated Nrf2 signaling, elevated cytoprotective enzymes, increased the reduced-to-oxidized glutathione ratio, and decreased reactive oxygen species in human fibroblasts and neutrophils, while a LicA-rich licorice extract lowered UVA-induced oxidative processes in vivo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2015Bioactive glycyrrhizic acid and oxymatrine ionic liquid self-assembled nanomicelles significantly promoted the transdermal permeation, subcutaneous retention, and anti-photoaging efficacy of palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 in cellular and animal models compared to unformulated peptide.
Advanced Science, 2025Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Phenoxyethanol, Rice Powder, Papain, Rice Bran, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Silica, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Lauryl Phosphate, Sodium Palmoyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Lauryl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Dextrin, Phytosteryl Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tocopherol, Mica, Iron Oxides Ci 77491, Ultramarines, Hadasei-3
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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