TONYMOLY I'm Rice Active Enzyme Exfoliating Cleanser
By Nur → Last verified 10/26/2026
Price checked 10/26/2026
Verified at Ulta on 2026-10-26: $10.50 (sale, list $15.00) for 50 g. Prices change often, so confirm on the retailer's page.
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What we found
Based on how this product compares to others in the cleansers category, cross-referenced against retailer listings and market data.
Strengths
- + Top-tier mild system for a powder: amino-acid surfactants (lauroyl glutamate + lauroyl aspartate) with SCI — no fragrance, no essential oils, no bicarbonate
- + Both named enzymes are genuinely in the formula at plausible placements (papain 7th, protease 9th of 11), with rice powder as the physical component the name promises
- + Cheapest Premium-tier powder per gram ($0.30/g) and the strongest US distribution in the set — Ulta shelf presence, iHerb, and the Amazon brand store (1K+ bought in a month)
- + Three real use modes with actual directions: daily cleanse, low-water scrub, 10-minute mask
- + Ulta pattern is 'refreshed, not stripped' at 4.5 across 164 reviews
Worth knowing
- - No finished-product test located, and the INCI is database/retailer-copy sourced (count-verified across three copies) — confidence is LIMITED-DATA
- - pH undisclosed
- - A small-base SkinSort pattern flags drying/irritating (56%/44% on very few reviews) — dry skin should patch-test and use with caution; papain also carries a latex/papaya cross-sensitivity note
- - Amazon's listing title adds a 'Gentle AHA' claim — there is no AHA in the INCI; do not buy it expecting one
Key ingredients
These are the ingredients TONYMOLY highlights for this product, cross-checked against general dermatological and cosmetic-chemistry sources, not a full INCI list.
Fragrance: confirmed fragrance-free.
| Ingredient | What it is | What it does for skin |
|---|---|---|
| Papain | A protein-digesting enzyme from papaya. | Gently loosens dead skin cells on the surface in enzyme cleansers.Note: Because it comes from papaya, people with a papaya allergy may want to check before using it. |
| Protease | A specific active or extract in this formula. | Not yet independently verified against general dermatology sources. |
| Rice powder | A specific active or extract in this formula. | Not yet independently verified against general dermatology sources. |
| Rice extract | An extract derived from rice grains, traditional in Korean and Japanese skincare. | Commonly included for gentle hydration and antioxidant content, though with less independent clinical research than more established actives. |
| Allantoin | A soothing compound, naturally occurring in some plants and also made synthetically. | Calms irritation and supports skin healing, often paired with other barrier-focused ingredients. |
What the brand says
TONYMOLY's own marketing claims, not our own findings.
- Amino-acid enzyme powder cleanser with papain, protease and rice powder; three modes — daily cleanse, scrub, or 10-minute mask; brightening carried as appearance language only; there is no AHA in this formula — a retailer title claiming 'Gentle AHA' is not carried
Research-Based
Our assessment comes from pricing, ingredients, and published information, not personal use, the same standard we apply across the site. This product hasn't been hands-on tested yet. See our Methodology for what that distinction means.
Price history
Current price is the lowest we've recorded so far.
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Frequently asked
How much does TONYMOLY I'm Rice Active Enzyme Exfoliating Cleanser cost per g?
$0.21 per g (currently $10.50 for 50 g).
Has TONYMOLY I'm Rice Active Enzyme Exfoliating Cleanser been hands-on tested?
Not yet. Our assessment for this product comes from pricing, ingredients, and published information, not personal use, the same standard we apply across the site. See our Methodology for what that distinction means.
What are the key ingredients in TONYMOLY I'm Rice Active Enzyme Exfoliating Cleanser?
The ingredients TONYMOLY highlights for this product include Papain, Protease, Rice powder, Rice extract, Allantoin.
Sources
Pricing and availability for this product were verified against the following retailer listings.