I love facial masks and I’m religious when it comes to using them but not so much exfoliators (I think it’s because I haven’t really found any that I quite enjoy or very effective) and so I decided to change that and hauled the Tatcha Polished Classic Rice Enzyme Powder. This is a water-activated enzyme powder exfoliant and cleanser.
The jar is very lovely and there’s a small sliding cap under the lid that can be pushed back and forth to cover or reveal a small hole through which you can pour the powder.
Formulated with nourishing Japanese rice bran blended with papaya extracts, this powder is extremely finely milled. After I remove my makeup at the end of the day (It’s also easy enough to use in the mornings), I go in with this which is really easy to use. I pour a small amount into my hands and add a few drops of water. The powder then lathers into a silky creamy foam. I then apply on wet face and massage like a regular cleanser for about 30-40 seconds and rinse. It does work well to clean and very gently exfoliate leaving skin soft and smooth. It is non-irritating, doesn’t dry out the skin and did not cause any redness or tightness. Since it does not contain harsh abrasives, it is suitable for daily use but I tend to alternate cleansers on a regular basis so I use this about 3-4 times per week. Now, this doesn’t have the exfoliation a lot of people might be looking for because to me, it honestly feels like your average cleanser. I’m not a huge fan of very abrasive exfoliants because most of them feel excessively scratchy on my skin and I get easily red/irritated around my nose and lip area, so I prefer gentler options. But although I prefer a gentle exfoliant, I was expecting a bit more from this. While it works as a cleanser, it really doesn’t do much exfoliating for me personally. However, I really like it a lot because using overtime it does refines my pores, skin looks brighter and feels soft; so as a daily cleanser it works wonderful!
The Travel Sized (CAD $19.00/US $15.00) option is perfect if you want to try this out before committing to the full size which is on the very pricey (CAD $78.00/US $65.00) side although the full size is a fairly large size and a little goes a long way so it will last you a long time. If you have super sensitive skin and want a really light exfoliating product, this might be for you. You can find Tatcha products online at Tatcha.com and Sephora.
Have you tried this and what do you think of it? Share below!
xo ❤
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