This Tatcha cleanser is a solid choice for anyone seeking a gentle yet effective way to wash their face daily. It focuses on removing impurities while maintaining skin's hydration, leaving it feeling soft and looking radiant.
Sephora price
$19.00
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Sephora reviews
4.4 / 5
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Glass take
4.4 / 5 overall fit
A gentle, hydrating cleanser that effectively removes impurities without stripping the skin. Ideal for dry and combination skin types.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
A PH-neutral, daily cream cleanser that gently washes away impurities without stripping skin—leaving it hydrated, feeling soft, and looking luminous.
Begin with wet hands and wet face.
Squeeze a small amount into palms and rub together to create a creamy foam.
Gently massage the face and rinse thoroughly.
Can be used daily.
What Glass adds
A well-formulated cleanser that lives up to its claims of being gentle and hydrating. It's a good option for most skin types, especially those prone to dryness, as part of a balanced routine.
Skin feel after cleansing
Many users rave about how soft and hydrated their skin feels immediately after using this cleanser, with no tightness.
Gentle yet effective
Reviewers appreciate that it cleanses well without stripping the skin's natural moisture barrier.
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Routine fit
Use this as the first step in your morning or evening skincare routine. Apply to wet hands, lather, massage onto face, and rinse thoroughly. It's designed for daily use, so it can be incorporated without worry.
Why it works
The useful question is not whether this product is good in a vacuum. It is whether it makes your routine easier to run or just adds one more bottle with a familiar ingredient on it.
What it actually does well
Where it starts to feel redundant
Routine fit
Morning and night
This cleanser is gentle enough for both morning and evening use. In the morning, it preps skin for the day; at night, it removes the day's impurities.
Glass rating
A gentle, hydrating cleanser that effectively removes impurities without stripping the skin. Ideal for dry and combination skin types.
Gentleness
4.5 / 5
This cleanser is exceptionally gentle, making it suitable for daily use without causing irritation or dryness.
Hydration
4.4 / 5
Leaves skin feeling soft and hydrated, thanks to ingredients like hyaluronic acid and rice extract.
Cleansing efficacy
4.3 / 5
Effectively removes daily grime and light makeup, though a double cleanse might be needed for heavier makeup.
Full ingredient breakdown
Solvent
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0.0 / 10
The base of the formulation.
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All skin types
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Texturizer
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0.0 / 10
A gentle exfoliant and texturizer.
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All skin types
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A solvent and humectant that helps ingredients penetrate the skin.
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All skin types
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Surfactant
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0.0 / 10
A mild, amino acid-based surfactant that creates lather and cleanses.
Usually helps with
All skin types, sensitive skin
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A common humectant that draws moisture to the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Film Former
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0.0 / 10
Helps to create the product's texture and consistency.
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All skin types
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Surfactant
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0.0 / 10
A mild surfactant that helps with cleansing.
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All skin types
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Surfactant
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0.0 / 10
A gentle surfactant derived from coconut oil that aids in cleansing and lathering.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Fragrance
Badness
3.0 / 10
Adds a scent to the product.
Usually helps with
Those who enjoy fragrance
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Potential for irritation or sensitivity in some individuals
Active
Badness
1.0 / 10
A blend of fermented ingredients known for their antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types, brightening
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Exfoliant
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1.0 / 10
Provides gentle physical exfoliation and skin-softening benefits.
Usually helps with
All skin types, smoothing
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Emollient
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0.0 / 10
A type of seaweed extract that can help hydrate and soothe the skin.
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Dry skin, sensitive skin
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A form of hyaluronic acid that attracts and retains moisture, plumping the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types, dehydrated skin
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Emollient
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0.0 / 10
Another seaweed extract that contributes to skin hydration and conditioning.
Usually helps with
Dry skin, sensitive skin
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Surfactant
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0.0 / 10
A mild, plant-derived surfactant used for cleansing.
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All skin types
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pH Adjuster
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0.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of the product to be skin-friendly.
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All skin types
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Conditioning Agent
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0.0 / 10
A conditioning agent that can help improve skin feel.
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All skin types
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Chelating Agent
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1.0 / 10
Helps to improve the stability and performance of the product.
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All skin types
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Some environmental concerns, but generally safe in rinse-off products.
Preservative
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2.0 / 10
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth.
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All skin types
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Can be irritating to some individuals at higher concentrations.
Preservative
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1.0 / 10
A skin-conditioning agent and preservative.
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All skin types
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Preservative
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1.0 / 10
A preservative that helps prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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pH Adjuster
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0.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of the formulation.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Solvent
Badness
4.0 / 10
Used as a solvent, but can be drying for some skin types in higher concentrations.
Usually helps with
Oily skin (in some formulations)
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Can be drying and potentially irritating for dry or sensitive skin.
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FAQ
Yes, this cleanser is specifically formulated to be hydrating and gentle, making it an excellent choice for dry skin types.
Absolutely. The Rice Wash is designed for daily use and is gentle enough not to strip the skin's natural moisture barrier.
It effectively removes light makeup and daily impurities. For heavier or waterproof makeup, a double cleanse might be necessary.
