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The Rice Wash Skin-Softening Cleanser | Manufacturing and Formulation Insights

This page provides an ingredient-level review of The Rice Wash Skin-Softening Cleanser by Tatcha. Below you’ll find the publicly available ingredient list, a dynamic ingredient breakdown linked to the FormuNova ingredient database, and a formula structure overview intended for cosmetic founders, product developers, and brand teams researching competitor product architecture in modern cleansers and related Beauty & Personal Care categories. This page is a formulation and manufacturing review and does not imply or state any association between FormuNova and Tatcha.

Full Ingredient List

Aqua/Water/Eau, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Propanediol, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Caproyl Methyltaurate, Coco-Betaine, Parfum/Fragrance, Saccharomyces/Camellia Sinensis Leaf/Cladosiphon Okamuranus/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Powder, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betaphycus Gelatinum Extract, Lauryl Glucoside, Potassium Hydroxide, Polyquaternium-39, Limonene, Linalool, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Alcohol

Formulation Deep Dive

Tatcha's The Rice Wash Skin-Softening Cleanser is formulated as a pH-neutral, cream-to-foam cleanser designed to provide effective debris removal while maintaining the integrity of the skin's moisture barrier. The base utilizes a sophisticated surfactant system of Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate and Coco-Betaine paired with Microcrystalline Cellulose for physical refinement and Propanediol and Glycerin to ensure a soft, hydrated finish. The active strategy is centered on the Hadasei-3 complex, a proprietary ferment filtrate of Saccharomyces, Camellia Sinensis Leaf (Green Tea), Cladosiphon Okamuranus (Algae), and Rice, combined with Oryza Sativa (Rice) Powder and Sodium Hyaluronate for enzymatic and humectant-driven softening. The formula is stabilized with an Acrylates Copolymer network and preserved using a blend of Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, and Sodium Benzoate to ensure long-term microbial stability.

Formula Structure Overview

This formula has a 82% match with ingredients from our research database. Among the matched ingredients, the main functional themes identified are categorized as barrier support, cleansing agent, conditioner, and hydrator ingredients.

Reviewed Ingredient Coverage
82%
Matched Ingredients
18

Ingredient Analysis

About our ratings
Water GREAT
Purified water serves as the primary, high-quality solvent in most cosmetics.
Solvent
Microcrystalline Cellulose GOOD
To enhance product feel, texture, stability, and absorption characteristics while providing gentle exfoliation and oil‑control properties in topical formulations.
Texture Enhancer Exfoliant Oil Control Agent
Propanediol GREAT
Improve hydration, solubilize actives, enhance texture and absorption, support barrier function.
Hydrator Emollient Barrier Support Solvent
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate GOOD
To gently cleanse skin and hair, produce a rich lather, and maintain moisture balance without causing irritation.
Moisturizer Emollient Cleansing Agent
Glycerin GREAT
To attract and retain moisture in the skin and hair, enhancing hydration and improving barrier function.
Hydrator Moisturizer Emollient Texture Enhancer Conditioner Soother Barrier Support Anti-Aging Agent Solvent
Acrylates Copolymer GOOD
Create a lightweight, cohesive film to enhance texture, structural integrity, and water resistance of skincare and haircare formulations.
Texture Enhancer Barrier Support
Sodium Caproyl Methyltaurate NOT RATED
Cocamidopropyl Betaine GOOD
To provide mild cleansing, enhance foam production, and improve the texture and conditioning properties of skincare and haircare products.​
Texture Enhancer Conditioner Anti-Frizz Agent Cleansing Agent Emulsifier
Fragrance FAIR
The aromatic component of a cosmetic — a blended scent that defines a product’s smell and sensory experience, used within IFRA safe-use limits and with required allergen declaration.
Saccharomyces/Camellia Sinensis Leaf/Cladosiphon Okamuranus/Rice Ferment Filtrate NOT RATED
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Powder NOT RATED
Carrageenan Gum GOOD
To thicken and stabilize emulsions, form flexible films that lock in moisture, and provide viscosity and slip to skin‑care and hair‑care formulations.
Hydrator Moisturizer Emollient Texture Enhancer Conditioner Antioxidant Anti-Inflammatory Agent Barrier Support Emulsifier
Sodium Hyaluronate GREAT
To attract and retain moisture within skin and hair-care formulations, improve product texture and spread, fortify barrier integrity and deliver a smoothing, plumping effect.
Hydrator Moisturizer Texture Enhancer Conditioner Soother Barrier Support Anti-Aging Agent
Betaphycus Gelatinum Extract NOT RATED
Lauryl Glucoside GREAT
Non-ionic surfactant for mild, effective cleansing and foam/viscosity support in sulfate-free formulations.
Texture Enhancer Cleansing Agent Barrier Support Emulsifier
Potassium Hydroxide CAUTION
To control and adjust the pH of cosmetic and personal care formulations, ensuring stability, efficacy, and proper interaction of ingredients.
Texture Enhancer Cleansing Agent
Polyquaternium-39 GOOD
To provide film-forming conditioning and improved substantivity on skin and hair surfaces.
Texture Enhancer Conditioner Anti-Frizz Agent
Limonene CAUTION
A naturally-occurring citrus terpene fragrance component, listed individually as an EU-declared allergen when present above regulatory thresholds.
Linalool CAUTION
A naturally-occurring floral terpene alcohol fragrance component, listed individually as an EU-declared allergen when present above regulatory thresholds.
Euxyl PE 9010™ GOOD
Provide broad‑spectrum antimicrobial protection to prevent bacterial, yeast and mold contamination in cosmetic products.
Microbiome Balance Agent Solvent Preservative
Sodium Benzoate GOOD
Functions as a preservative (antimicrobial), protecting water-containing formulations from yeast, mold, and bacterial spoilage. Its activity is pH-dependent and strongest in acidic systems (optimal below roughly pH 5), so it is used in low-pH products and frequently paired with potassium sorbate for broader, more robust preservation.
Preservative
Alcohol GOOD
A fast-evaporating cosmetic alcohol (undenatured ethanol) used as a solvent, astringent and quick-dry base; note the “Alcohol” vs. “Alcohol Denat.”/SD Alcohol 40-B distinction for US markets.
Solvent Astringent
The information provided in this review is based on internal research and publicly available sources. It is intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or regulatory advice. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of this information. Users are encouraged to conduct their own research and consult appropriate professionals before making decisions based on this information.

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