TATCHA The Rice Wash Travel-Sized Cream-to-Foam Face Cleanser, Mini with Hyaluronic Acid & Rice Powder

This travel-sized version of TATCHA The Rice Wash delivers the brand’s signature Japanese-inspired cleansing ritual in a compact tube ideal for trips and trial use. The gentle amino-acid cleansing base produces a soft foam that cleans without stripping, while Japanese rice powder, red algae and hyaluronic acid help smooth and replenish the skin’s surface. pH-balanced and designed for daily use, it’s tailored to clear away buildup and leave skin feeling comfortable and subtly luminous.

How does this mini cream cleanser work on dry or combination skin?

The Rice Wash uses a mild, amino-acid-based surfactant system that cleans without over-drying, preserving the skin’s natural moisture barrier. Hydrating actives like hyaluronic acid and red algae support skin’s hydration levels immediately after cleansing, while Japanese rice powder provides gentle polishing to improve texture.

• Mild foam removes impurities while maintaining moisture balance.
• Hyaluronic acid attracts and holds hydration at the surface.
• Rice powder refines texture without harsh exfoliation.
• pH-neutral formula minimizes irritation and tightness.

Will it remove makeup and sunscreen during travel?

As a daily cream-to-foam cleanser, this mini effectively clears light makeup and most sunscreen residue, making it practical for morning and evening use on the go. For heavier or waterproof makeup, it pairs well with an oil or balm pre-cleanse to ensure full removal.

• Works solo for foundation, tinted moisturizers and regular sunscreen.
• Combines with an oil-based first cleanse for waterproof products.
• Compact, TSA-friendly tube fits carry-on essentials.
• Rinses clean without leaving a soapy film.

What sensory and texture experience should I expect?

The product starts as a silky cream that transforms into a light, cushioning foam when lathered. It leaves skin feeling soft and comfortable rather than tight, offering a refined, smooth finish thanks to finely milled rice powder.

• Smooth cream-to-foam texture that lathers gently.
• Non-gritty rice powder for subtle surface refinement.
• No heavy scent; understated, refined fragrance profile.
• Quick rinse-off with no residue.

How does this travel size fit into a skincare routine?

The Rice Wash mini is intended as a primary daily cleanser for morning and evening, especially useful when space is limited. Follow with your usual hydrating serum and moisturizer; the cleanser’s hydration-supporting ingredients create a plump, receptive surface for follow-up actives.

• Use alone as a single-step cleanser for light makeup days.
• Pair with an oil cleanser first for heavy makeup removal.
• Ideal for travel kits, sample trials, or gym bags.
• Preps skin for serums by preserving surface moisture and pH.

Who is this for? This travel-size TATCHA The Rice Wash is suited to someone who wants a gentle, effective daily cleanser that won’t strip moisture—particularly travelers, skincare newcomers testing luxury formulas, or those with dry-to-combination skin seeking a soft, luminous finish. If you prefer a lightweight foam that still feels nourishing, or you need a compact cleanser for carry-on and overnight trips, this mini delivers a convenient taste of TATCHA’s rice-water–inspired approach to clean, comfortable skin.

Ingredients

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, SODIUM CARBONATE, GLUCONOLACTONE, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA PEEL OIL, CITRUS LIMON PEEL OIL, LAVANDULA OIL/EXTRACT, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, LINALYL ACETATE, PINENE, PHENOXYETHANOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, SODIUM BENZOATE, ALCOHOL *HADASEI-3