THEFACESHOP Rice Water Bright Foam Cleanser for skin with dark spots
Rice Water
Glycerin- Rice Extract
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract
Average
- AverageNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for skin with dark spots; other cleansers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dark spots: hyperpigmentation, sun spots, and uneven skin tone. 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 normal skin, as myristic acid and glycerin work to remove impurities while providing some hydration.
- While glycerin offers humectant action, the formula lacks sufficient emollient ingredients like rice bran oil to fully address your skin's hydration needs.
- The product is safe for your normal skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- You can use this cleanser AM and PM every single day. Start slowly 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Apply this cleanser as the first step in your morning routine or the second step in your evening routine. Follow it with toner and moisturizer.
- Massage a small amount of cleanser gently onto your face using circular motions. Rinse well with lukewarm water and pat dry.
- For the best results, apply your cleanser directly to wet skin to help wash away dirt. Make sure your face is clean before you begin.
- Avoid getting the cleanser in your eyes. Always do a quick patch test before using the product for the very first time.
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
How well does Rice Water Bright Foam Cleanser work for skin with dark spots?
This cleanser is an average fit for skin with dark spots because while it cleanses and hydrates, it lacks sufficient moisturizing ingredients like rice bran oil to fully address your skin needs. A cleanser for this skin needs to be exceptionally safe with no irritation risk, effectively address pigmentation with soothing and hydrating ingredients, and perform its cleansing function excellently while keeping skin soft.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for skin with dark spots?
Rice extract helps make this cleanser a good fit for skin with dark spots by supporting skin brightening. To work even better for this skin, a cleanser of this type needs soothing and hydrating ingredients, antioxidants, and rich softening ingredients like rice bran oil.
What does Rice Water do for skin with dark spots?
Rice water helps fade dark spots and brighten the complexion by reducing excess skin pigment and shielding against oxidative stress. It is unlikely to cause irritation and supports overall skin health with regular use.
What does Glycerin do for skin with dark spots?
Glycerin helps keep dry skin hydrated and supports a healthy skin barrier, which makes skin feel soft and smooth. While it does not directly fade dark spots on its own, it is often added to spot-fading products to keep the skin comfortable while other ingredients work.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2017
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for skin with dark spots?
This cleanser goes in your morning routine as the first step and in your evening routine as the second step after a makeup remover. It is safe for your normal skin with no expected irritation, but skin with dark spots needs products that include extra hydrating oils to fully address moisture needs.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser in your routine with retinol, applying it before your retinol treatment in the evening to gently wash your skin. This product cleanses and hydrates with ingredients like glycerin and rice extract, but dark spots need extra nourishing ingredients like plant oils and rich butters to properly lock in moisture and support the skin.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this cleanser daily as part of your morning and evening routine to help remove impurities. A cleanser of this type for skin with dark spots needs extra softening and smoothing ingredients like nourishing plant oils and deep hydrators to fully care for your skin.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for skin with dark spots?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for skin with dark spots, as it is generally safe and gentle. Reviewers note a low potential for breakouts, though it lacks sufficient hydrating and soothing ingredients to fully address dark spots.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cleanser on your body, but it may be too strong for the thin skin around your eyes.
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, 2017Tripotassium phosphate (TPP) solutions and mixtures of TPP with lauric or myristic acid exhibited strong microbicidal activity against various gram-negative bacteria, gram-positive bacteria, and yeasts in vitro, and washing processed broiler chicken skin with TPP and fatty acid mixtures significantly reduced populations of aerobic bacteria, campylobacters, E. coli, pseudomonads, and yeasts.
Journal of Food Protection, 2005Daily 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, 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, 2025The 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, 2020
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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