LANEIGE Balance Mode Rice Foaming Deep Cleanser
Works for
CleansingCaprylyl/capryl glucoside, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate + 5 moreCleanses gently
“Balance Mode Rice Foaming Deep Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (caprylyl/capryl glucoside, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, hydrogenated lecithin, lauryl betaine, polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, sodium cocoyl alaninate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
ExfoliationGlycolic acid, Microcrystalline celluloseWorks well
“This cleanser gently exfoliates and deeply purifies pores to balance oil and help reduce shine.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: glycolic acid.
Anti-blemishSide benefit the brand mentions · Niacinamide, Glycolic acid + 1 moreWorks well
“deeply purifies pores to balance oil and help reduce shine”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycolic acid
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Citrus aurantium amara flower extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.3–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCaprylyl/capryl glucoside~5.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideDisodium cocoamphodiacetate~3.7–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoamphodiacetateLauryl betaine~2.4–3%
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate~2–2.5%
Acrylates copolymer~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerSodium cocoyl alaninate~1.4–1.7%
Sodium chloride~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideNiacinamide~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideOryza sativa bran water~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be somewhat helpful for attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Oryza sativa bran water1,2-hexanediol~0.55–0.8%
Inositol~0.5–0.75%
Zea mays starch~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchMannitol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolPeg-45m~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyquaternium-7~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Microcrystalline cellulose~0.4–0.6%
Kaolin~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinButylene glycol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolHydroxypropyl starch phosphate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations
More about Hydroxypropyl starch phosphateCeramide np~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npHydrolyzed extensin~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dextrin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinPentylene glycol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSodium benzoate~0.25–0.45%
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Silica~0.35–0.65%
Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearateTitanium dioxide~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCitrus aurantium amara flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance for its citrus smell. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower extractCyclodextrin~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of sugar that is used to support delivery of active ingredients and can enhance their penetration into the skin without disrupting the skin's barrier
More about CyclodextrinIron oxides~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesGlycolic acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
More about Glycolic acidProtease~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolMonascus/rice ferment~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oryza sativa powder~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Iron oxides~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Lauryl betaine, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Acrylates copolymer, Sodium cocoyl alaninate, Sodium chloride, Niacinamide, Oryza sativa bran water, 1,2-hexanediol, Inositol, Zea mays starch, Mannitol, Peg-45m, Polyquaternium-7, Microcrystalline cellulose, Kaolin, Butylene glycol, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Ceramide np, Hydrolyzed extensin, Dextrin, Pentylene glycol, Sodium benzoate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Silica, Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, Titanium dioxide, Citrus aurantium amara flower extract, Cyclodextrin, Iron oxides, Glycolic acid, Protease, Tocopherol, Monascus/rice ferment, Oryza sativa powder, Iron oxides
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| LANEIGEBalance Mode Rice Foaming Deep CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | Community Sixty-SixDetoxifying AHA/BHA Gel Cleanser | CeraVeGel Moussant Anti-Imperfections | FilorgaAge-Purify Clean Smoothing Purifying Cleansing Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 83% | 82% | 80% |
| Price | $26.00 | $15.82−$10.18 | — | $36.82+$10.82 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 15 | 4 of 15 | 5 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Salicylic Acid | Azelaic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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