Anua US
Rice Enzyme Brightening Cleansing Powder
Rice Enzyme Brightening Cleansing Powder
Anua US
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WHAT IS IT?
Powder Cleanser with rice enzyme
FEATURES
Multi-purpose powder cleanser with unique texture, contains rice extract water, Arbutin and Ceramide
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Free of alcohol, silicon, sulfate, paraben, oil
Who Is It For?
All Ages All GendersWhat Does It Help With?
Skin Radiance Skin Balance BrighteningBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
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Product Description:
Multi-purpose powder cleanser with unique texture. Formulated with rice extract water, Arbutin and Ceramide to help skin looks more radiant and balanced.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Zea Mays (Comn) Starch, Kaolin (CI 77004), Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Cocoyl lsethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate,Citric Acid, Sodium Polyacrylate, Diglycerin, Allantoin, Water, Ma itodextrin, 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
Key Ingredients
rice-extract-water, arbutin, ceramide
Ingredients Details
Citric Acid
Common Name(s): Lemon acid,2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid
CAS Number: 77-92-9
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Adjusts ph to optimal ranges, chelates destabilizing metal ions, provides mild exfoliation at higher concentrations.
Why It's Used: Universal cosmetic ph adjuster and chelating agent. aha exfoliant activity is secondary.
How It Works: As ph adjuster, donates protons. as chelating agent, three carboxylic groups bind divalent metals (caยฒโบ, mgยฒโบ, feยฒโบ) preventing oxidative degradation.
Typically Found In: Nearly all cosmetic formulations,brightening products,exfoliants
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ alpha hydroxy acid (aha)
Secondary Functions: Chelating agent,ph adjustment,preservation enhancement
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetic or fermentation-derived
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Produced by fermentation of sugars by aspergillus niger. gras (e330). most abundant organic acid in citrus.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low at low concentrations; 2/5 at exfoliant concentrations
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Photosensitizing โ mandatory spf use. start at low frequency.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Use with caution โ spf required
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Safe at otc concentrations. eu: โค10% leave-on at ph โฅ3.5. mandatory spf advisory.
Works Well With: Niacinamide,ceramides,hyaluronic acid,spf
Avoid Combining With: Retinol in same step; multiple exfoliants simultaneously
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Three carboxylic acid groups provide multiple proton donation sites and stronger chelation than monocarboxylic ahas. this makes citric acid the preferred cosmetic chelating agent alongside edta.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,ewg skin deep
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12