Works for
MoisturizingPhytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Butylene glycol + 3 moreWorks
“Hadasei-3, a fermented combination of green tea, rice and algae, works to nourish the skin and restore its radiance.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
ExfoliationMicrocrystalline cellulose, PapainNot delivered
“It provides non-abrasive exfoliation without stripping the skin of essential moisture.”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with papain, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Microcrystalline cellulose~23–34%
Oryza sativa powder~5.5–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium lauryl phosphate~3.3–5%
Butylene glycol~3.3–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolSodium palmoyl glutamate~2.7–4.1%
Sodium lauroyl glutamate~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. It creates foam
More about Sodium lauroyl glutamateLauryl betaine~1.5–2.3%
Sodium lauroyl methylaminopropionate~1.3–2%
Saccharomyces/camellia sinensis leaf/cladosiphon okamuranus/rice ferment filtrate~1.1–1.6%
Papain~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
More about PapainOryza sativa bran~0.9–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propanediol~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolDextrin~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinEthylhexylglycerin~0.4–0.9%
Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mix of amino acids and plant-based lipids. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss over time
More about Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamateDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateSilica~0.4–0.9%
Tocopherol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMica~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaIron oxides~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesUltramarines~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Microcrystalline cellulose, Oryza sativa powder, Sodium lauryl phosphate, Butylene glycol, Sodium palmoyl glutamate, Sodium lauroyl glutamate, Lauryl betaine, Sodium lauroyl methylaminopropionate, Saccharomyces/camellia sinensis leaf/cladosiphon okamuranus/rice ferment filtrate, Papain, Oryza sativa bran, Propanediol, Dextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Silica, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Iron oxides, Ultramarines
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| TatchaThe Rice Polish: GentleYOUR PRODUCT | Tatcha US DEVThe Rice Polish: Gentle | DHCFacial Scrub | elmtGentle Exfoliating Solution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 23% | 23% |
| Price | ≈ $85.97 | $69.00≈ −$16.97 | $13.39≈ −$72.58 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Urea | 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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