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The Rice Wash
The Rice Wash
The Rice Wash
The Rice Wash Mini
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Rice Wash ingredients: hyaluronic acid & red algae, Japanese rice powder, pH-neutral amino acid base
Product shot of the Tatcha Rice Wash in the component

The Rice Wash

Soft Cream Cleanser

Sale price $40
Product size option:
Size: 120 ml / 4.0 fl oz.

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Recommended for
All Skin Types, Hydrating, Dullness

Formulated without
Mineral oil, sulfates, detergents, parabens, urea, DEA, TEA, phthalates.

Dermatologist Tested, Non-Comedogenic, Cruelty-free

Ingredients

AQUA/WATER/EAU, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, PROPANEDIOL, SODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE, GLYCERIN, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, SODIUM CAPROYL METHYLTAURATE, COCO-BETAINE, PARFUM/FRAGRANCE, SACCHAROMYCES/CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF/CLADOSIPHON OKAMURANUS/RICE FERMENT FILTRATE*, ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) POWDER, CHONDRUS CRISPUS EXTRACT, SODIUM HYALURONATE, BETAPHYCUS GELATINUM EXTRACT, LAURYL GLUCOSIDE, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, POLYQUATERNIUM-39, SODIUM CARBONATE, GLUCONOLACTONE, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA PEEL OIL, CITRUS LIMON PEEL OIL, LAVANDULA OIL/EXTRACT, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, LINALYL ACETATE, PINENE, PHENOXYETHANOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, SODIUM BENZOATE, ALCOHOL

*HADASEI-3

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The Rice Wash
The Rice Wash120 ml | 4.0 fl oz. Sale price $40
Product texture shot of the Tatcha Rice Wash
Benefits

Wash away buildup. Keep every bit of moisture.

Removes daily buildup while hydrating
Softens skin & boosts luminosity in 1 week**
pH-Neutral cream foams into a rich lather

**Based on a bio-instrumentation study of 21 panelists.

Hands squeezing out the Tatcha Rice Wash
Clinical Results

Clinically proven to soften and clarify skin in one week

41% Average boost in skin hydration after 6 hours*
96% Agreed skin looks clarified after 1 week**
92% Agreed skin felt softer after 1 week**

Clinical Results

After 1 Use

  • Clarifies & softens*
  • Plumps & hydrates*
  • Skin looks healthier*
  • After 6 Hours Proven to boost skin's hydration on average by +41%**

After 1 Week

  • 100% agreed their skin has a healthy glow*
  • 96% agreed skin looks clarified**
  • 92% agreed skin felt softer*
  • 88% agreed skin feels more hydrated*

*Based on a clinical study of 25 panelists.

**Based on a bio-instrumentation study of 21 panelists.

*Based on a clinical study of 25 panelists.
**Based on a bio-instrumentation study of 21 panelists.

Model application showcasing the Tatcha Rice Wash
How to Use

PURIFY — Clarify and return skin to balance

Add water to create a rich foam and massage onto face. Rinse.

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ingredients

Formulated with hydrating botanicals at The Tatcha Institute in Tokyo

Hyaluronic acid & red algae

Replenish moisture & plump skin

Japanese rice powder

Gently cleanses, leaving skin soft to the touch

pH-neutral amino acid base

Removes dirt without stripping skin

The Rice Wash - first wash of rice

The first wash of rice

For centuries, Japanese women soaked in water left over from rinsing rice for the soft, smooth, and luminous skin it revealed.

Image of rice, green tea and algae in petri dishes

Powered by proprietary complex Hadasei-3™

Three Japanese ingredients, double-fermented to unlock 400+ micronutrients that boost skin's resilience to daily stressors.

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Overall rating: 4.792771 / 5 from 3320 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Rice Wash is praised for its ability to make skin feel clean, soft, and hydrated. Customers love its gentle exfoliation, wonderful scent, and creamy texture. It is highly recommended for its effective cleansing without over-stripping the skin.

Summary topics

  • Skin Cleanliness (25%): Many customers loved the face wash, describing it as amazing, clean, and the most luxurious.
  • Product Texture (7%): It was reported by customers that the texture of this product is loved by many due to its creamy and soft texture.
  • Product Scent (20%): Many customers raved about the scent of the product, describing it as wonderful, great, and pleasant.
  • Skin Appearance (4%): Customers keep praising how this product makes their skin look smooth, clean, and hydrated.
  • Cleansing Effectiveness (22%): Customers keep praising the cleanser, describing it as great, amazing, and their favorite.

Review topics: [size, irritation, fragrance, issues, improvement, skin, results, scent, quality, value, feels, felt, benefits, packaging, package, price, texture, look, face, works, amount, formula, consistency, difference, glow, oil, ingredients, cleanser, breakouts, bottle].

Review highlights

  • "I love this face wash." — Janetta I.
  • "My skin feels super smooth and it cleaned my face so well." — Kelsi
  • "The cleanser is gentle on my sensitive/dry skin and left my skin feeling moisturized and supple!" — Mac K.

Reviews

NOT MOISTURIZING/HYDRATING

"I have very dry, mature skin. Twice a day I wash my face with a drug store very hydrating cleanser. Once a week, after I wash my face, I then use the Rice Powder to exfoliate my face, and after that I slather on a moisturizer because the rice powder is effective but very drying. I just purchased the Rice Wash - and it is zero hydrating compared to my normal drug store creamy face wash (and it does not remove any makeup like my drug store product). I will stick to my hydrating drug store face wash and weekly Tatcha Rice Powder - and give the Rice Wash to someone who does not have dry skin. I feel that the product description claiming this product is hydrating and moisturizing is MISLEADING."

— Tat C. (2/5)

DONT HESITATE, BUY IT

"When I say Tatcha Beauty SAVED my skin, I am not being dramatic. I destroyed my skin in May with a new skincare product I was excited about, and over used it. . . I have since been trying to clear it up for what feels like ages. End of June (left photo) is when I began using this skincare line. On the right, is the progress I have made as of yesterday 8/16. That is just 1. 5 months. I will highly recommend this brand to anyone and everyone for all of eternity. Tatcha. . . I am ready to be your brand ambassador"

— Ashley S. (5/5)

Incredible!

"I had a trial size of this and once I used it, I knew there was no way I could go without. I used what was left of my old face wash after the trial size and immediately ordered this in the gratitude size. It's so creamy, lathers beautifully, and leaves my skin feeling satin-soft."

— Arin B. (5/5)

The best

"I always make sure I have my facial wash with me as I travel. Using the rice wash facial cleanser always leaves my face feeling clean and healthy"

— Gail B. (5/5)

Rich

"This face wash is thick and rich and you only need a small dab. I emulsify it in my hands first and then apply to my face. It cleans so well and leaves my skin moisturized and smelling divine!"

— leslie b. (5/5)

Loyal since 2019

"I’ve purchased this at least 15 times! I make sure I’m always stocked. Black Friday is never ready for this girl! lol. I have sensitive skin, prone to breakouts, and have a bit of rosacea. So when I tell you, when I find something that works for me, it’s over. Never buying another cleanser. It’s gentle with light exfoliation. I don’t break out or get any kind of reaction on my skin. It leaves my face soft, smooth, fresh, and glowy after every wash. Not drying at all. And I only need a pea sized amount for my whole face. So it lasts me a while—probably around 4-5 months. I always have one in my shower, one on my sink, and in my travel bag. I bought one of those tube squeezers to make sure I get every last bit! lol. Yes, it’s pricey, but it pales in comparison to the amount of money I spent on cleansing products to find one that actually doesn’t irritate or dry out my skin. So to me, it’s worth it. I just wait for those sales and stock up. ;) This will forever be in my skincare routine!"

— JustMeATX (5/5)

The Rice Wash = many compliments!

"People have literally stopped me in the grocery store to compliment my complexion. . . even my sister, who never compliments me, gave me a thumbs up!"

— Jennifer B. (5/5)

My holy grail

"If there was only one product I could buy for the rest of my life, it’s this. Completely changed my skin."

— Lori D. (5/5)

Luxurious face wash

"Inlove with my ritual. Always looking forward to skin care especially starting with my rice wash. It leaves my skin clean yet not stripped. My toner and essence feels like they are absorbed better as well"

— Michelle A. (5/5)

the best fash wash ever

"This is such a gentle face wash that I can use day and night every day."

— Yuki H. (5/5)

Q&A

Does Rice Wash remove makeup
Yes, the Rice Wash removes light face makeup. It is not for use in the eye area, so for eye makeup, use the Camellia Cleansing Oil first and follow it with the Rice Wash after.
1) Is this an alkaline cleanser? 2) What is pH? 3) Is there a fragrance free version?
The Rice Wash is pH‑neutral (not alkaline) and helps cleanse gently. There is no fragrance‑free version of this formula.
Does this have citric acid? I’m allergic and have to be super careful!
The Rice Wash is not formulated with citric acid or citrus-derived acids.
Hello, will this work as a regular face wash? I'm a bit new to this.
Hello! The Rice Wash can be your primary face wash for daily use. It is especially ideal for those with normal, combination, and dry skin types. We hope this helps!
Will The Rice Wash burn my eyes while washing my face or do I need to avoid eye contact all together?
The Rice Wash can be applied to the entire face. You do not need to avoid the eyes.

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