Formulation Audit · Dermalogica · Rice Enzyme, Papain & Salicylic Acid Powder Micro-Exfoliant · $66 USD
Daily Microfoliant (Rice Bran & Starch + Papain + Salicylic Acid + Colloidal Oatmeal)
- Skin Suitability
- Oily, combination and congested skin seeking 2–3x/week enzymatic + BHA pore polishing (avoid on active rosacea or compromised barriers)
- Chemical Equivalent
- Good Molecules Pineapple Exfoliating Powder (~$16) or Tatcha The Rice Polish Classic (~$68 — essential-oil-free rice + papain enzyme powder)
- Molecular Incompatibilities
- Same-session Retinoids, AHA/BHA toners or physical scrubs (Papain + Salicylic Acid + physical cellulose/rice powder compound stratum corneum stripping) · Citrus or Tea Tree essential-oil contact allergy (contains Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil and Limonene)
Section V · Regimen Clash Check
Will Daily Microfoliant (Rice Bran & Starch + Papain + Salicylic Acid + Colloidal Oatmeal) Clash With Your Routine?
Add the rest of your routine after Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant (Rice Bran & Starch + Papain + Salicylic Acid + Colloidal Oatmeal) and run the check — it cross-examines retinoids, acids, vitamin C, spicules and occlusives, privately in your browser.
Empirical Buyer Synthesis
What Buyers Actually Report
[r/SkincareAddiction] [r/30PlusSkinCare]: Water-activated Microcrystalline Cellulose + Rice Bran/Starch + Papain + Salicylic Acid (~0.5–1%) powder polishes sebaceous filaments without jagged nut-shell micro-tears, while Colloidal Oatmeal and Allantoin buffer irritation—though sensitive users warn that daily use or pairing with tretinoin over-exfoliates because Tea Tree Leaf Oil, Grapefruit Peel Oil, and Limonene sit in the wash-off base.
Verbatim INCI Composition
Full Ingredient List
Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Oxide, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Colloidal Oatmeal, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch, Allantoin, Papain, Salicylic Acid, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, PCA, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract, Cyclodextrin, Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Limonene, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Citric Acid, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Hexylene Glycol
Source: incidecoder.com. Check the pack — formulas change.
Section V · Compare
Compare Against Peer Formulations
Daily Microfoliant (Rice Bran & Starch + Papain + Salicylic Acid + Colloidal Oatmeal) beside the closest formulations in the index — same active family first, then the nearest related one — with a routine-conflict and washout summary.
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Daily Microfoliant (Rice Bran & Starch + Papain + Salicylic Acid + Colloidal Oatmeal)
Dermalogica · $66 USD
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Field Notes
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant (Rice Bran & Starch + Papain + Salicylic Acid + Colloidal Oatmeal) worth it?
Beauty.net verdict: Hidden Gem. Creator hype 89/100 against buyer efficacy 85/100. [r/SkincareAddiction] [r/30PlusSkinCare]: Water-activated Microcrystalline Cellulose + Rice Bran/Starch + Papain + Salicylic Acid (~0.5–1%) powder polishes sebaceous filaments without jagged nut-shell micro-tears, while Colloidal Oatmeal and Allantoin buffer irritation—though sensitive users warn that daily use or pairing with tretinoin over-exfoliates because Tea Tree Leaf Oil, Grapefruit Peel Oil, and Limonene sit in the wash-off base. Best for: Oily, combination and congested skin seeking 2–3x/week enzymatic + BHA pore polishing (avoid on active rosacea or compromised barriers).
What should I not mix with Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant (Rice Bran & Starch + Papain + Salicylic Acid + Colloidal Oatmeal)?
Same-session Retinoids, AHA/BHA toners or physical scrubs (Papain + Salicylic Acid + physical cellulose/rice powder compound stratum corneum stripping) Citrus or Tea Tree essential-oil contact allergy (contains Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil and Limonene) Run your full routine through the Regimen Clash Check to catch other conflicts.
What is a cheaper dupe or chemical equivalent for Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant (Rice Bran & Starch + Papain + Salicylic Acid + Colloidal Oatmeal)?
Good Molecules Pineapple Exfoliating Powder (~$16) or Tatcha The Rice Polish Classic (~$68 — essential-oil-free rice + papain enzyme powder) Compare the INCI lists — a shared hero active matters more than the brand.