The Rice Wash
Tatcha · 1: cleanse

The Rice Wash

A soft cream cleanser with Japanese rice powder, hyaluronic acid and red algae on a pH-neutral amino acid base. It lifts away daily buildup without stripping, leaving skin softer and more luminous.

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How to use

Add water to create a rich foam, massage onto the face, then rinse.

Pros
  • Soft cream cleanser with an amino acid base, rice powder, hyaluronic acid and red algae
  • Gentle on the skin barrier; foams when water is added
  • Large 240 mL tube
Cons
  • Now only sold in 240 mL at $59 on the brand site
  • Premium price for a cleanser
  • No acne or anti-ageing actives

Pros, cons and how-to-use notes are Derminology's own opinion and suggestions, based on ingredients we've matched to published clinical evidence and on the brand's directions. They are general information, not medical advice. Always follow the label, patch test new products, and ask a doctor or dermatologist if you have a skin condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or use prescription treatments.

Active Ingredients

The ingredients we've matched to real clinical evidence and used to score this product's efficacy below — not the full ingredient label.

Claims

✓ Non-comedogenic
✓ Dermatologist tested
✓ Safe for sensitive skin
? Hypoallergenic (unknown)
? Fragrance free (unknown)
? Paraben free (unknown)
? Oil free (unknown)

Efficacy readout

Blemishes
0.3/5
Aging
0.7/5
Irritation
0.1/5

Eczema and Rosacea scoring: Coming soon — most clinically-proven treatments for these are prescription-only and fall outside a consumer product database. Not shown on the chart above.

Colored = scored    Grey = not applicable to this product

✧ Also removes makeup (1.0/5)

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