best rice cleanser

Rice cleansers are sold in several formats: powders, oils, liquids, creams, gels, and scrubs.

Physical exfoliants include finely ground rice powder and kaolin clay for gentle scrubbing. Some formulas also include chemical exfoliants such as citric acid, tartaric acid, and mandelic acid (often presented together as a triple AHA).

Rice oil cleansers typically emulsify into a milky texture on contact with water and rinse away without leaving a greasy or oily residue.

Reported package sizes include 240 mL and a range of ounce sizes such as 1.76 oz, 3.38 fl oz, 3.52 oz, 5 fl oz, and 6.76 oz.

Some rice oil cleansers are formulated to grip and dissolve waterproof makeup and long-wear foundation, emulsifying away with water. Other rice-based cleansers advertise full single-step makeup removal without requiring a second cleanse.