THEFACESHOP Rice Water Bright Foam Cleanser for oily skin
Rice Water
Glycerin- Rice Extract
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract
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- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A weak match for oily skin; the cleansers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate cleansing for your oily skin due to myristic acid and lauric acid, but glycerin and rice extract may exacerbate oiliness by providing humectant action without strong seboregulating components.
- While the cleanser offers general hydration and soothing benefits, these are largely supportive and do not directly address your primary concern of oily shine.
How to apply
- Use your cleanser AM and PM every day to keep your skin fresh. Always make sure to follow with a good SPF in the morning.
- Apply your cleanser as the first step in the morning or the second step in the evening before your toner.
- Gently massage a small amount onto your face using circular motions, then rinse well with water .
- You can apply this cleanser safely on damp skin for a refreshing and easy wash.
- Avoid getting the product directly into your eyes and stop use if irritation occurs.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 2.5k+ reviewsThis creamy, rich foaming cleanser is widely praised by oily and acne-prone skin users for its ability to deep clean and remove makeup, leaving the face feeling "squeaky clean" and temporarily brighter. Users with dry or sensitive skin frequently report that it strips natural moisture, leaving the skin feeling tight, dry, and occasionally irritated due to its high pH and strong fragrance. This summary is based on a very large amount of data and should definitely be taken into account.
Highlights
Effective deep cleanse Mostly Mentioned
- “removes all makeup residue”
- “leaves skin squeaky clean”
- “clears out pores thoroughly”
- “great for double cleansing”
Rich foaming texture Often Mentioned
- “lathers exceptionally well”
- “thick creamy foam”
- “a little goes a long way”
- “luxurious whipped texture”
Drying and stripping Often Mentioned
- “face felt tight afterwards”
- “stripped all natural oils”
- “too harsh for dry skin”
- “left my skin flaky”
Affordable and long-lasting Sometimes Noted
- “huge bottle for the price”
- “lasts for months”
- “very budget friendly”
- “great value”
Visible brightening Sometimes Noted
- “skin looks instantly brighter”
- “helps with dullness”
- “gives a nice glow”
- “evened out my complexion”
Eye irritation Sometimes Noted
- “stings eyes like crazy”
- “burns if it gets near eyes”
- “painful eye stinging”
Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “smells like cheap perfume”
- “scent is overpowering”
- “fragrance irritated my nose”
- “too heavily scented”
Potential for breakouts Rarely Noted
- “caused tiny bumps”
- “broke me out immediately”
- “clogged my pores”
- “irritated my sensitive skin”
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Questions and answers
Why is THEFACESHOP Rice Water Bright Foam Cleanser a weak match for oily skin?
This cleanser is a weak match for oily skin because its hydrating ingredients may add extra moisture without balancing oiliness. Oily skin of this type needs a formula that cleans effectively and controls shine without causing irritation.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020
Which ingredients make this cleanser a poor fit for oily skin?
Glycerin and rice extract can be a weak match for oily skin because they provide extra moisture without ingredients that control oil. Oily skin needs cleansers that effectively clear impurities and manage shine without any risk of irritation.
What does Rice Water do for oily skin?
Rice water helps keep oily skin balanced by providing lightweight moisture while supporting the skin barrier. Rice-derived ingredients are generally well-tolerated and may help soothe redness and improve overall skin texture without feeling heavy.
What does Glycerin do for oily skin?
Glycerin helps keep oily skin hydrated without feeling heavy and supports the skin barrier. Because this product is a weak fit for your skin, an ideal product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that balance oil while protecting the skin.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Toxicology, 2019
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This cleanser goes in the morning and evening steps of your routine, but it is a weak match for oily skin because its ingredients may add extra moisture without controlling shine. Oily skin needs a cleanser with ingredients that help balance oil and reduce shine without heavy moisturizing properties.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser with retinol, applying the cleanser first on damp skin, rinsing thoroughly, and following with your retinol treatment once your face is completely dry. Because this product is a weak match for oily skin, a cleanser of this type needs oil-controlling ingredients like salicylic acid and strong balancing agents to properly manage excess shine without adding extra moisture.
How often should I use this cleanser?
This cleanser is a weak match for oily skin because ingredients like glycerin and rice extract may add unwanted moisture without controlling shine. Oily skin of this type needs balancing ingredients and oil-control components to stay clear and fresh.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to cause breakouts, as reviewers report a low potential for them, though it is only a weak match for oily skin because it lacks oil-controlling components. Oily skin needs a cleanser with targeted oil-balancing and shine-reducing ingredients to properly manage excess oil.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
This cleanser may be used on the body and around the eyes, where skin is much thinner than on other areas. However, because it is a weak match for oily skin, an ideal product for this skin type needs stronger ingredients to control excess shine.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Daily application of a cream containing niosomes loaded with purple glutinous rice extract in 20 human volunteers for 28 days resulted in a significant decrease in melanin index and skin roughness by -14.05% and -9.95%, and increases in skin hydration and elastic recovery by +48.73% and +35.98% compared to initial values.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020The iontophoretic delivery of hyaluronic acid nanogel-loaded Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate significantly reduced advanced glycation end products and mitigated skin stiffening in an ex vivo skin tissue glycation model.
International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2025Red rice extract suppressed UVB-induced inflammation and skin aging in human skin fibroblasts by inhibiting the MAPK signaling pathway, leading to decreased NF-kappa B and AP-1 activation, reduced ECM degradation, and increased ECM synthesis compared to UVB-irradiated controls.
Natural Product Communications, 2016Aspergillus oryzae-fermented broken rice and brewers' rice water extracts inhibit photoaging in UV-irradiated human fibroblasts and co-cultured keratinocytes by downregulating MMP-1, inhibiting elastase, enhancing collagen formation, upregulating elastin gene expression, and lowering pro-inflammatory cytokines.
Cellular and Molecular Biology, 2023The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012The cytotoxic effect of sodium lauryl sulphate on normal human keratinocytes was significantly decreased when combined with cocamidopropyl betaine, Tween 20, and Tween 80 at concentrations well below the critical micelle concentration.
Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2003An antiacne herbal cream containing Saponaria officinalis, Inula helenium, and Solanum nigrum extracts led to the disappearance of 91.4% of acne lesions by the end of six weeks in 27 acne patients compared to placebo.
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2020Saponaria officinalis callus extract suppressed inflammatory mediators in macrophages, showed no skin irritation in 30 volunteers, and significantly reduced desquamation by 44.07% in 21 participants, demonstrating significant anti-inflammatory and exfoliating effects.
Plants, 2025
Why other cleansers fit oily skin better
A botanical face cleanser with hops and willow bark extract continuously reduced skin sebum levels without reactive seborrhea after treatment in 21 healthy volunteers compared to a sodium laureth sulfate cleanser, with neither cleanser causing skin irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Combined ascorbyl palmitate and sodium ascorbyl phosphate treatment significantly reduced facial sebum secretions in healthy female volunteers compared to a placebo control over 90 days.
Drug Research, 2017
Ingredients
Water, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Glycol Distearate, Lauric Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide Mea, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Rice Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, Rice Bran Oil, Titanium Dioxide, Sodium Chloride, Divinyldimethicone Dimethicone Copolymer, C12-13 Pareth-23, C12-13 Pareth-3, Hexylene Glycol, Disodium Edta, Ci 42090, Ci 19140, Ci 14700, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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