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GLAMFOX Rice Niacinamide Foam Cleanser for acne-prone skin

GLAMFOX Rice Niacinamide Foam Cleanser

Average

  • AverageCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for acne-prone skin; other cleansers fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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 combination, acne-prone skin as lauric and myristic acids help lift impurities, while niacinamide and glycerin provide some oil regulation and hydration.
  • Rice extract offers general cleansing and hydration benefits, but the formula lacks targeted ingredients to effectively address your specific concerns with acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
  • The safety profile is good, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients for your combination skin.

How to apply

  • Could be used as part of your AM and PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it.
  • This cleanser is the first step in your morning routine and the second step after your pre-cleanser in the evening. Always follow up with a toner and moisturizer .
  • Gently massage a small amount of the cleanser onto your face in circular motions. Avoid harsh rubbing to keep your skin calm.
  • Apply the cleanser on slightly damp skin to help it work effectively against breakouts. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water .
  • Avoid the immediate eye area and do a patch test before your first use to check for any sensitivity.

People Say

★3.7Overall rating based on 100+ reviews

Based on limited data, user experiences with this cleanser are polarized. While some users with oily skin appreciate its deep cleansing and oil-controlling abilities, a significant number of reviewers find it overly stripping and drying. The product is praised for its rich lather and makeup removal, but cautioned against for sensitive skin due to potential eye irritation and a high pH level.

Highlights

  • Drying and stripping Often Mentioned
    • “Extremely drying”
    • “Skin felt stripped”
    • “Caused severe dryness”
  • Effective deep cleanse Sometimes Noted
    • “Skincare feels naked and clean”
    • “Removes waterproof makeup effectively”
    • “Squeaky clean finish”
  • Rich creamy lather Sometimes Noted
    • “Foams easily”
    • “A little goes a long way”
    • “Creamy texture”
  • Eye irritation Sometimes Noted
    • “Very irritating near eyes”
    • “Stings if it gets in eyes”
    • “Painful eye contact”
  • Brightening potential Rarely Noted
    • “Skin looks brighter”
    • “Helps with uneven tone”
    • “Niacinamide benefits visible”
  • Oil control Rarely Noted
    • “Helps control oil on my face”
    • “Good for oily skin types”
    • “Skin feels less greasy”
  • High pH concerns Rarely Noted
    • “Do not use due to pH”
    • “Feels too alkaline”
    • “Disrupted skin barrier”

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Questions and answers

How well does GLAMFOX Rice Niacinamide Foam Cleanser work for acne-prone skin?

This cleanser works moderately well for acne-prone skin because it lifts impurities and provides some oil control, though it lacks targeted blemish-fighting ingredients. A cleanser for this skin needs powerful ingredients like ceramides and multiple hydrating agents to clear breakouts and maintain moisture balance without irritation.

Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for acne-prone skin?

Niacinamide, rice extract, and glycerin help lift impurities while providing oil regulation and hydration for your acne-prone skin. To better fit this skin type, a cleanser of this type needs powerful ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid to effectively address blemishes and breakouts while maintaining moisture balance.

Antioxidants, 2021Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Niacinamide do for acne-prone skin?

Niacinamide helps acne-prone skin by reducing both inflamed and uninflamed breakouts and calming redness. It is also very helpful for keeping oily skin balanced by cutting down on excess oil production, and it is well tolerated by most people.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Cureus, 2024

What does Rice Extract do for acne-prone skin?

Rice extract helps calm acne-prone skin and supports an even tone while keeping moisture balanced. Rice-derived ingredients exhibit anti-inflammatory properties that may help soothe irritation.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?

This cleanser fits in both your morning and evening routines as the first step after removing makeup in the evening. It gently lifts impurities while keeping your skin calm and hydrated, though acne-prone skin needs a cleanser that also includes targeted blemish-fighting ingredients to effectively clear breakouts.

Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this cleanser with retinol, but because it works for acne-prone skin only moderately well, this skin needs a cleanser that also includes targeted blemish-fighting ingredients to properly support your retinol routine.

How often should I use this cleanser?

You can use this cleanser daily in the morning and evening as part of your routine. It is gentle on your skin, but a cleanser of this type for acne-prone skin needs added targeted ingredients like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to effectively clear blemishes and breakouts.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022

Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?

This cleanser is unlikely to directly clog pores or cause purging, but it may lead to breakouts because the formula lacks targeted ingredients to effectively address acne and blemishes. To truly clear acne-prone skin, a cleanser of this type needs specialized clarifying ingredients like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to keep pores clear.

Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?

You can use this cleanser on your body, but you should use caution around the eyes because the skin there is very thin. This product is safe and unlikely to cause irritation for your skin type. An acne-prone body wash needs targeted blemish-fighting ingredients and gentle exfoliants to effectively clear breakouts.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002

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, 2017
  • Daily 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, 2020
  • Topical treatment of nicotinamide, alone or in combination with other active ingredients, reduces the progression of skin aging and hyperpigmentation in clinical trials while being well tolerated.

    Antioxidants, 2021
  • A topical xanthan gum nanogel containing gamma-oryzanol-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers and nanosized TiO2 and MBBT filters demonstrated high photoprotection with an SPF of 34 and no skin irritation or sensitization in a rat model.

    Pharmaceuticals, 2023
  • Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
  • Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.

    The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008
  • Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.

    Dermatologic Surgery, 2005
  • The 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, 2025
  • Red 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, 2016
  • Aspergillus 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, 2023
  • The 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, 2020
  • Ten 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, 2001
  • Niacinamide/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, 2012
  • The 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, 2003

Why other cleansers fit acne-prone skin better

  • Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.

    Molecules, 2023
  • A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Niacinamide, Rice Extract, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Sodium Chloride, Disodium Edta, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin

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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