You can definitely tell this is working on your skin. The powder is very fine, but this has some larger particles as compared to the Gentle. I had broken out from a using a sample of a product from another company ( I hadn't broken out in years), luckily my Tatcha order came in and saved my skin, literally. I'm prone to congestion on my nose and this has solved that problem for me. I use this at night to keep my skin blemish free and use the Gentle in the morning to maintain the glow. Although I'm oily, I'm much less prone to breakouts as I've gotten older, but I can see this working for those with troubled skin. I do prefer the Gentle, but since this routine is working for me, I will repurchase.

Carlyn

This Deep Rice Enzyme Powder and the One-Step Camellia Cleansing Oil are far and away my favorite products of Tatcha, and in fact, probably my favorite products of any skincare brand. They're just that amazing!

My skin is a contradiction: It's oily yet flaky, not to mention sensitive to boot. I've tried all 3 rice enzyme powders (Deep, Classic, Gentle), and I can definitely tell that the Deep is the most potent of them all. Even so, not once has the Deep Rice Enzyme Powder caused my sensitive skin to flare up.

More importantly, this non-abrasive exfoliant thoroughly (yet gently) exfoliates my skin, leaving me with a much smoother and cleaner canvas than comparable bristles or granules, which are overly harsh for the minimal results you get. In fact, ever since I started using this enzyme powder in conjunction with Tatcha's cleansing oil (which doesn't dry out my face like regular cleansers do), I haven't had to worry about flakes anymore (and they used to be the bane of my face!).

This product comes in the form of a dry, fine powder, which you add water to in order to turn it into a cream, which you then massage over your face. You don't need very much of it to cover your entire face, so this product should last a good while, which is all to the good for me because I am now a lifelong convert!

May

Let me preface this review by saying how much I LOVE both the Gentle and Classic Enzyme powders. Both are fabulous. That said, the Deep formula has irritated my skin every time I've used it, even if I use a copious amount of water and massage it over my skin very, very gently. I have combo skin - prone in equal measure to oiliness and dryness - and don't generally consider myself to be particularly sensitive, but this formula has not been good for me. I'm sure it works well for some, as the other two formulas work well for me, but I'd suggest trying samples of each before committing to make sure there are no problems.

Elle

Just tried this product after going through the sensitive and regular versions. This product is for me! I'm so glad I bought the fullsize already. My skin was not irritated at all. Just one caveat: this product is better in the evenings or before a shower. It can get in your hair and require extra attention to get it out.

Rosenna

I love this powder. I first tried it out as part of the sampler packet and fell in love instantly. It feels so luxurious on the skin while at the same time it is exfoliating and cleansing. Afterwards my skin feels clean and soft, but never tight and dry. I do have very oily skin and lately that has been a bit better so I am thrilled about that too. I love running my hands over my skin now and feeling how smooth and soft it is!! I just purchased the full size powder and serum because I have a stubborn pigmentation mark on my face and it actually is getting lighter for the first time, after trying other expensive treatments that did not work. I can't wait to see what happens with my skin!!!

Terri

I use the Deep rice powder at night and the Classic in the am, and they are amazing. My skin is clean, clear and smooth. I get a lot of compliments.
I will never go back to what i was using before. Tatcha products forever.
Simply amazing!

Karla H

This product is very unique in that it is both a cleanser and an exfoliator. It comes in a powdery form that instantly transforms into a creamy cleanser. You really only need half a teaspoon of powder to cover your whole face. The cleanser feels silky and soft, yet it is exfoliating. The longer you keep the cleanser on your face, the more exfoliating the cleanser will be. The first time I used this product, my face felt unbelievable soft and smooth. There is literally silk in the product and you skin just looks renewed. If you have never tried a Tatcha product before, this is a great first product to try. It's less expensive than the silk cream and brightening lotion and is a 2-in-1 product.
I know this is quite a stretch, but I think this makes a great(not to mention, cheaper) alternative to the clarisonic when it comes to exfoliation. The polishing powder gives a light, gentle exfoliation that gives instant results, just like the clarisonic. No need for an extra cleanser or to actually buy the clarisonic, which retails for over 100 dollars. If you have a clarisonic, I would suggest to switch over between the polishing powder and your clarisonic and notice if you a difference.
Overall, I think this product is underrated in the beauty community and I hope my review was helpful.

Penelope

I love the idea of exfoliating my skin... the mini balls removing dead skin off my face. Until I found that those mini balls were made of plastic or other materials that damage and sratch up your skin!

I received a sample of this exfoliant and boy was I amazed! I ended up purchasing the DEEP due to my oily acne prone skin.

The first few times you can't really see a huge difference, but after a month or so of use- I looked down at my sink and realized I haven't used my clarisonic for over a month!
I love it so much I sometimes use it on my neck and chest area; I wish I could use it in the shower for my body every day!

I tried the sample of the gentle when I was using Retin-A on my skin with any irritation but that's my experience.

So to Tatcha please make this in a body wash size!!!

Ann

And a HUMONGOUS thank you for saving my teenager's skin!!! My daughter had horrible acne on her chest and back… to the point of being put on prescription medication. Nothing worked. It took one week with your amazing powder and her completion is clear. Truly a miracle!

Ann

I am in love with the deep powder! In love. The texture of the small scrub gives a really great clean feeling and removes dry skin flakes without any irritation. My boyfriend's started using it for ingrown hairs and blemish scarring. Both of us are loving the difference. I'm not loving having to share.

T&Co

This powder exfoliator turns into a nicely textured cream that didn't cause any redness or irritation. It did, however make my skin feel incredibly soft after use, proving that it successfully removed impurities. I would definitely recommend this product. Try using it in the shower!

Sarah

Simply put - Tatcha's Enzyme Powder is perfect for me.

Here's the deal. I'm a guy and just want a straightforward product free of weird chemicals that will keep my face clean and free of blemishes or ingrown hairs...and that's exactly what I've found the Enzyme Powder is perfect for.

This stuff lasts FOREVER too, since I really only need to use a small amount when I wash my face twice a day.

Bonus - I travel quite a bit for work and don't have to worry about this being confiscated by the TSA since it's a powder. (A very beautifully packaged one at that!)

Will

I have very sensitive skin, super dry, allergy to almost most of the cleansing gel and soaps, had a chance to try on this product with caucious, suprisely it went well, no rediness, no itching, excellent result, love the touching and feeling after using this wonderful products, definitely will recommanded to all my friends.

Hearld about camalia oil products before, had tested on some other t brands before, can't take it even was named all nature, but Tatcha has been good to my skin, thanks Tatcha bring this top of line products to us.

Many many thanks !!

Bluecat

I used to exfoliate every other day with an alcohol-based deep exfoliant and while it exfoliated my skin well, the results were nowhere as impressive as with this daily exfoliant. After switching, my skin became noticeably softer and my breakouts have now become few and far between. If you have active/ blemish-prone skin, I highly recommend trying this product!

Gregory