Tatcha The Rice Wash Skin-Softening Cleanser

Tatcha The Rice Wash Skin-Softening Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium·100% recommend (5 reviews)

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Coco-betaine + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“The Rice Wash Skin-Softening Cleanser”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-betaine, lauryl glucoside, sodium caproyl methyltaurate, sodium cocoyl glutamate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: coco-betaine

Sodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~2.8–4.2%
Coco-betaineEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic~1.5–2.3%
Sodium caproyl methyltaurateEffect: High~1.5–2.2%
Lauryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.35–0.85%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Parfum, Alcohol
Medium risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Coco-betaineHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenicHigh~1.5–2.3%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.95–1.45%est.
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Sodium cocoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~2.8–4.2%est.
Acrylates copolymerUsed to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~1.7–2.5%est.
Lauryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~0.15–0.7%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.3%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Chondrus crispus extractRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency3/5~0.45–1.1%est.

User reviews

Would you recommend?
100%·yes

5 of 5 community members would buy it again.

100% would0% wouldn't
  • chantelle· Dec 2023Recommends

    super hydrating. got as a gift and i love it

  • Jenergizerr· Nov 2023Recommends

    feels really nice on my face. use it in the AM in the summer and isnt drying (normally have dry skin). always use it after cleansing oil in the winter so not totally sure on removing makeup but I have very sensitive skin and I love this.

    never feel dry after using it!!

What reviewers noticed
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Microcrystalline cellulose~4.8–7.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Exfoliation
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Propanediol~3.6–5.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Sodium cocoyl glutamate~2.8–4.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Glycerin~2.1–3.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Acrylates copolymer~1.7–2.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency

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Sodium caproyl methyltaurate~1.5–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Coco-betaine~1.5–2.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic

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Parfum~0.95–1.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Saccharomyces/camellia sinensis leaf/cladosiphon okamuranus/rice ferment filtrate~0.9–1.35%
Formula
Oryza sativa powder~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Chondrus crispus extract~0.45–1.1%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Betaphycus gelatinum extract~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Lauryl glucoside~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Potassium hydroxide~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Polyquaternium-39~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish

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Disodium edta~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Sodium carbonate~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps regulate product's pH

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Alcohol~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Ingredient list view

Water, Microcrystalline cellulose, Propanediol, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Glycerin, Acrylates copolymer, Sodium caproyl methyltaurate, Coco-betaine, Parfum, Saccharomyces/camellia sinensis leaf/cladosiphon okamuranus/rice ferment filtrate, Oryza sativa powder, Chondrus crispus extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Betaphycus gelatinum extract, Lauryl glucoside, Potassium hydroxide, Polyquaternium-39, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium benzoate, Sodium carbonate, Alcohol

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