[Anua] RICE ENZYME BRIGHTENING CLEANSING POWDER 40g

Product Overview

A multi-purpose powder cleanser that combines gentle cleansing, enzymatic exfoliation and brightening support in one formula.

It can be transformed with water into a foaming cleanser or mixed into a thicker consistency and used as a short wash-off mask.

The formula contains rice powder, rice lees extract, rice bran water, rice extract, rice proteins, papain, protease, alpha-arbutin, vitamin C, lactic acid, tartaric acid and ceramide NP.

Within the Glass Ritual Pigmentation Collection, this occupies the cleansing + gentle exfoliation stage, helping prepare dull or uneven-looking skin without making the cleanser responsible for the entire pigmentation ritual.

Why We Chose It

We chose the Anua Rice Enzyme Brightening Cleansing Powder because it provides a different approach to pigmentation care at the cleansing stage.

Papain and protease provide enzyme-based exfoliating support.

Lactic acid and tartaric acid complement this with gentle acid-based surface refinement.

Alpha-arbutin and ascorbic acid provide additional tone-supporting ingredients.

The formula also incorporates several rice-derived ingredients, including rice powder, rice lees extract, rice bran water, rice extract, rice seed protein and hydrolyzed rice protein.

Importantly, ceramide NP, allantoin, glycerin and diglycerin provide skin-conditioning and moisture-supportive components alongside the cleansing and exfoliating system.

This makes it more than a simple powder cleanser while still respecting its primary role: cleansing first, treatment support second.

Benefits

• Gently cleanses away impurities and excess surface buildup
• Provides enzyme-based exfoliating care
• Helps refine the appearance of rough or uneven texture
• Supports a brighter, more even-looking complexion
• Helps improve the appearance of dullness
• Contains alpha-arbutin
• Contains ascorbic acid
• Contains papain and protease
• Contains lactic and tartaric acids
• Provides multiple rice-derived ingredients
• Ceramide NP provides barrier-supportive care
• Allantoin provides soothing skin-conditioning support
• Can be used as either a powder cleanser or wash-off mask
• Allows the intensity to be adjusted through how the powder is mixed

Who It's For

Consider this cleanser if you are concerned about:

• Dull-looking skin
• Uneven-looking skin tone
• Rough texture
• Surface buildup
• Post-blemish marks
• Pigmentation concerns
• Wanting gentle exfoliation within the cleansing stage
• Wanting a multi-purpose cleanser and occasional wash-off treatment

If your skin is highly sensitive, barrier-impaired or already exposed to several exfoliating products, introduce it gradually rather than assuming daily exfoliation is necessary.

How to Use

As a cleanser:
Dispense a small amount into wet hands. Add water and rub between the palms until the powder dissolves and produces a soft foam. Gently massage over damp skin, avoiding the eye area, then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.

As a wash-off mask:
Mix the powder with enough water to create a thicker, spreadable consistency. Apply evenly over the skin, avoiding the eye and mouth areas. Gently massage and rinse thoroughly after a short contact period.

Do not allow the desire for stronger exfoliation to lead to aggressive rubbing.

Ritual Position

Cleanse → Tone → Targeted Pigmentation Serum → Moisturise → Sunscreen during the day

When used as a wash-off treatment:

Cleanse → Anua Rice Enzyme Wash-Off Treatment → Tone → Serum → Moisturise

Glass Ritual Pairing

Because this product already provides enzymatic and acid-based exfoliating support, consider the rest of the routine before combining it with additional exfoliating pads, AHA/BHA treatments or strong resurfacing products.

A balanced pigmentation ritual could be:

Anua Rice Enzyme Brightening Cleansing Powder → Hydrating Toner → Selected Pigmentation Serum → Barrier-Supportive Moisturiser → Sunscreen

On days when the skin needs less exfoliation, a simple gentle cleanser may be the better choice.

Glass Ritual Principle: Exfoliation is a tool—not a daily requirement. Let the condition of your skin determine how often you use it.

Key Ingredients

Rice Complex
Includes rice powder, rice lees extract, rice bran water, rice extract, rice seed protein and hydrolyzed rice protein, providing skin-conditioning and antioxidant support.

Papain + Protease
Enzymes that help loosen and remove accumulated surface material, supporting smoother-looking skin.

Alpha-Arbutin
Provides targeted support for the appearance of uneven pigmentation and dark spots.

Ascorbic Acid
Pure vitamin C providing antioxidant and brightening support.

Lactic Acid
An AHA that provides gentle exfoliating and humectant properties.

Tartaric Acid
An AHA that complements the formula's surface-refining system.

Ceramide NP
Provides barrier-supportive lipid care.

Allantoin
Provides soothing and skin-conditioning support.

Glycerin + Diglycerin
Humectants that help support skin hydration.

Full Ingredients

Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Kaolin, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Citric Acid, Sodium Polyacrylate, Diglycerin, Allantoin, Water, Maltodextrin, Papain, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Powder, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Lees Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ceramide NP, Ascorbic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, Glucose, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Protease, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Tartaric Acid, Lactic Acid, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Seed Protein, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Caprylyl Glycol.

Safety & Ingredient Information

For external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes and do not use on broken or significantly irritated skin. Discontinue use if persistent irritation occurs.

Because the formula contains papain, protease, lactic acid and tartaric acid, practitioners using retinoids, exfoliating acids, exfoliating pads or other resurfacing treatments should consider their total exfoliation load.

The current complete formulation does not list fragrance/parfum.

The formula contains alpha-arbutin and vitamin C, but because this is a rinse-off product, it should not be treated as equivalent to a leave-on pigmentation serum.

Ingredient formulations may change over time. Always check the ingredient list printed on the specific product received if you have known allergies or sensitivities.

Glass Ritual positions Anua Rice Enzyme Brightening Cleansing Powder as a cosmetic cleansing and exfoliating product designed to support smoother texture, radiance and a more even-looking complexion. It is not positioned as a treatment for melasma or another medical pigmentation disorder.