This is a creamy, pH-neutral cleanser that uses amino acids to lift away dirt and impurities without stripping the skin. It's formulated with Japanese rice powder and red algae to gently exfoliate and hydrate, leaving skin feeling soft and looking radiant.
Sephora price
$19.00 - $59.00
Price matters most when you are trying to learn whether this lane belongs in your routine without turning the test into a luxury gamble.
Sephora reviews
4.4 / 5
About 3,162 reviews on the current Sephora source, so there is real volume behind the reputation.
Shoppers keep mentioning
These are the shopper themes that keep showing up around this listing and shape why people open it in the first place.
Glass take
4.4 / 5 overall fit
A gentle, hydrating cleanser that leaves skin feeling soft and looking luminous.
Sephora snapshot refreshed April 23, 2026
Price, rating, review count, and source status come from Sephora. Glass adds the routine fit, overlap risk, and what to compare next.
View SephoraWhat Sephora says
A non-stripping cleanser that gently washes away daily buildup while replenishing moisture to reveal visibly softer, more luminous, clean skin.
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 solid choice for a daily cleanser, especially for those with dry or normal skin who want a gentle yet effective cleanse that doesn't compromise hydration. It’s a good option if you’re looking for a non-foaming or low-foaming cleanser that feels luxurious.
Softness and Hydration
Many users rave about how soft and hydrated their skin feels after using this cleanser, noting that it doesn't leave them with that tight, stripped feeling.
Gentle Yet Effective
Reviewers appreciate that it cleanses effectively without being harsh, making it a go-to for sensitive or dry skin types.
Best for
Skip if
Cleansing Ritual
Start with wet hands and a wet face. Dispense a small amount into your palms and rub them together to create a creamy foam. Gently massage onto your face, then rinse thoroughly. It's designed for daily use, fitting seamlessly into both morning and evening routines.
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. Use it as the first step in your routine to remove impurities and prepare your skin for subsequent treatments.
Glass rating
A gentle, hydrating cleanser that leaves skin feeling soft and looking luminous.
Gentleness
4.5 / 5
This cleanser is very mild and does not strip the skin, making it suitable for daily use, even for dry or sensitive skin types.
Hydration
4.3 / 5
Contains ingredients like hyaluronic acid and rice powder that help to retain moisture, leaving skin feeling plump and hydrated after cleansing.
Full ingredient breakdown
Solvent
Badness
0.0 / 10
The base for the formulation.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
None
Exfoliant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A gentle physical exfoliant derived from cellulose.
Usually helps with
Most skin types, provides mild exfoliation
Watch for
Can be too abrasive for very sensitive skin if used aggressively.
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A solvent and humectant that helps to improve product texture and skin hydration.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
None
Surfactant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A mild, amino acid-derived surfactant that creates a creamy lather.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially dry and sensitive
Watch for
None
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A classic humectant that draws moisture to the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
None
Emulsifier
Badness
2.0 / 10
A synthetic polymer used to create stable emulsions and thicken formulations.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
Watch for
Can be a potential irritant for some sensitive individuals.
Surfactant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A mild surfactant that helps to cleanse the skin.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
Watch for
None
Surfactant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A mild amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut oil, known for its gentle cleansing properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
None
Fragrance
Badness
5.0 / 10
Adds a scent to the product.
Usually helps with
Those who enjoy fragranced products
Watch for
Can be a common irritant for sensitive skin.
Active
Badness
1.0 / 10
A blend of fermented ingredients known for their antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially those seeking antioxidant benefits
Watch for
None
Exfoliant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A gentle physical exfoliant that also helps to absorb excess oil and soften the skin.
Usually helps with
Most skin types, provides mild exfoliation and smoothing
Watch for
None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A type of red algae extract that provides hydration and can form a protective film on the skin.
Usually helps with
Dry and dehydrated skin
Watch for
None
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A form of hyaluronic acid that attracts and retains moisture in the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially dry and dehydrated
Watch for
None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
Another extract from red algae, known for its moisturizing and skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Dry and dehydrated skin
Watch for
None
Surfactant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A mild, plant-derived surfactant used for its gentle cleansing abilities.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
None
pH Adjuster
Badness
2.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of the formulation to be skin-friendly.
Usually helps with
Most skin types in proper concentration
Watch for
Can be irritating in high concentrations.
Conditioning Agent
Badness
3.0 / 10
A conditioning agent that can also help with product texture.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
Watch for
Some individuals may find it builds up on the skin over time.
Chelating Agent
Badness
3.0 / 10
Helps to improve the stability and efficacy of the product by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
Watch for
Can enhance penetration of other ingredients, which may be a concern for some.
Preservative
Badness
3.0 / 10
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth in cosmetic products.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
Watch for
Can be a skin irritant for a small percentage of people.
Preservative
Badness
2.0 / 10
A skin-conditioning agent and preservative that can also boost the effectiveness of other preservatives.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
Watch for
None
Preservative
Badness
2.0 / 10
A common preservative that helps to prevent the growth of bacteria, yeast, and mold.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
Watch for
Can interact with Vitamin C to form benzene, a carcinogen, though this is rare in rinse-off products.
pH Adjuster
Badness
2.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of the formulation.
Usually helps with
Most skin types in proper concentration
Watch for
Can be irritating in high concentrations.
Solvent
Badness
4.0 / 10
Used as a solvent and can help other ingredients penetrate the skin. In small amounts, it can be beneficial, but in larger amounts, it can be drying.
Usually helps with
Oily skin, in small concentrations
Watch for
Can be drying and irritating for dry or sensitive skin if present in high concentrations.
Compare before you buy
A good product page should push you into the next decision, not trap you inside one product page forever. These are the cleaner next clicks.
FAQ
Yes, this cleanser is specifically formulated to be hydrating and non-stripping, making it an excellent choice for dry skin types. It contains ingredients like hyaluronic acid and rice powder that help retain moisture.
It creates a creamy foam when lathered between wet hands, but it is not an intensely foaming cleanser. The formula is designed to be gentle and non-stripping.
Yes, The Rice Wash is formulated for daily use, both in the morning and at night, due to its gentle and nourishing ingredients.
