The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Cleansing Foam for dry sensitive skin

Rice Water
Glycerin
Myristic Acid
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Rice Bran Oil
Caution
- LowDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A poor match for dry sensitive skin; the cleansers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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
- Low suitability for your dry and sensitive skin as Sodium Lauryl Sulfate can strip natural oils, while Glycerin and Rice Extract offer only general hydration that may not counteract the drying effects.
- The presence of artificial dyes and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate increases the risk of irritation for your sensitive skin.
How to apply
- Use your cleanser AM and PM every day to keep your face fresh. Start slowly once a day if your dry skin feels sensitive at first.
- Apply your cleanser first thing in your routine before any toner or moisturizer. Follow the usual steps for your AM or PM daily routine.
- Gently massage the cleanser onto your face using soft circular motions. Avoid harsh rubbing to protect your dry skin.
- Apply the cleanser to slightly damp skin to help it clean gently without stripping moisture. This method is very safe for sensitive and dry skin types.
- Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and avoid the delicate eye area. Always do a patch test before using the product for the first time.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 10.0k+ reviewsThis creamy foaming cleanser is highly effective at deep cleaning and brightening the complexion, making it a popular choice for those with oily or combination skin. However, users with dry or sensitive skin frequently report that its strong cleansing power and fragrance can be stripping, leaving the skin feeling tight.
Highlights
Effective deep cleanse Mostly Mentioned
- “removes all traces of makeup”
- “skin feels super clean”
- “clears out pores well”
- “great for double cleansing”
- “removes heavy foundation”
Rich creamy lather Mostly Mentioned
- “lathers beautifully”
- “a little goes a long way”
- “feels soft like whipped cream”
- “thick creamy texture”
- “very foamy with small amount”
Brightening effect Often Mentioned
- “skin looks instantly brighter”
- “helps with dullness”
- “gives a nice glow”
- “complexion looks clearer”
- “visibly brightens after wash”
Drying and stripping Often Mentioned
- “face felt squeaky clean and tight”
- “too drying for winter”
- “stripped my natural oils”
- “skin felt parched”
- “not for dry skin”
Great value Sometimes Noted
- “tube lasts for months”
- “very budget friendly”
- “huge bottle for the price”
- “economical daily cleanser”
- “best bang for your buck”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “smells like fresh rice”
- “clean and soapy scent”
- “lovely floral fragrance”
- “smells spa-like”
- “refreshing smell”
Eye irritation Sometimes Noted
- “burns eyes like crazy”
- “stings if you get near eyes”
- “painful eye irritation”
- “have to be careful around eyes”
- “eyes watered immediately”
Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “smell is way too strong”
- “perfume gave me a headache”
- “heavily fragranced”
- “smells like cheap soap”
- “overwhelming scent”
High pH level Rarely Noted
- “pH is too high”
- “disrupted my moisture barrier”
- “feels too harsh/alkaline”
- “caused breakouts due to pH”
- “not pH balanced”
Potential breakouts Rarely Noted
- “broke me out in tiny bumps”
- “caused redness and irritation”
- “skin reacted badly”
- “gave me cystic acne”
- “clogged my pores”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with Rice Water Bright Cleansing Foam for dry sensitive skin?
Lovi advises caution because this cleanser contains sodium lauryl sulfate and artificial dyes, which may strip natural oils and increase the risk of irritation on dry sensitive skin. A cleanser for this skin needs hydrating and barrier-repairing ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid to maintain moisture and protect the skin.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Inflammation Research, 2010
Which ingredients make this cleanser a poor fit for dry sensitive skin?
This cleanser is a poor fit because sodium lauryl sulfate can strip your natural oils and may irritate your sensitive skin, while artificial dyes further increase that irritation risk. A cleanser for this skin needs gentle, hydrating ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid that protect your moisture barrier without stripping it.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Inflammation Research, 2010
What does Rice Water do for dry sensitive skin?
Rice water helps keep dry sensitive skin calm and moisturized by supporting the skin barrier and reducing irritation. Rice-derived ingredients are very well tolerated and generally soothe redness while improving overall hydration.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2002
What does Glycerin do for dry sensitive skin?
Glycerin helps dry sensitive skin by drawing moisture into the skin and keeping it there, making the skin soft and smooth. It is very gentle and unlikely to cause irritation while improving how well the skin holds onto water. This type of skin needs ingredients that boost hydration and repair the barrier without causing stinging.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This cleanser goes in the morning and evening routine for dry sensitive skin, but this specific product is a poor fit as it may strip natural oils and irritate your skin. A cleanser for this skin needs to be a mild wash with gentle ingredients that protect natural moisture and soothe dryness.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
Using this cleanser with retinol is unlikely to work well, because it contains sodium lauryl sulfate and artificial dyes that may strip natural oils and irritate dry and sensitive skin. To keep this skin soft and calm, a cleanser of this type needs gentle ingredients like ceramides and soothing plant extracts that protect the skin barrier.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Inflammation Research, 2010
How often should I use this cleanser?
This cleanser is a poor match for your dry and sensitive skin because ingredients like sodium lauryl sulfate can strip natural oils and increase the risk of irritation. A product of this type for this skin needs a very gentle, sulfate-free formula with rich moisturizing ingredients to protect the skin barrier.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Inflammation Research, 2010
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause purging, but it may strip natural oils and dry out your skin. A cleanser for this skin needs gentle, hydrating ingredients and sulfate-free cleansers that protect your natural moisture barrier without causing irritation.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Inflammation Research, 2010
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
This cleanser is a poor match for your dry and sensitive skin because ingredients like sodium lauryl sulfate can strip natural oils and increase the risk of irritation. Since the skin around the eyes is exceptionally thin, using harsh cleansers there or on the body may easily lead to discomfort and dryness. Cleansers for this skin need gentle, hydrating ingredients that protect natural oils instead of stripping them.
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Sodium lauryl sulfate-induced skin barrier disruption alters the mRNA expression of keratinocyte differentiation markers and corneodesmosome-degrading enzymes during the repair phase in human skin.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Topical application of sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) induces dose-dependent local inflammation and primary hyperalgesia to tactile and thermal stimulation in eight healthy subjects compared to vehicle.
Inflammation Research, 2010Lecithin-based surfactants showed very good (S75) or good (LPC80) skin-tolerability compared to sodium dodecyl sulfate on healthy forearm skin.
Pharmaceutics, 2021Sodium lauryl sulfate-induced skin irritation and recovery rates differ significantly between the upper back and volar forearms, with the upper back showing higher reactivity and faster recovery.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019Daily 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, 2016A 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, 2017The 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, 2001The 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, 2003A rice bran oil nanoemulsion formulated using low energy methods showed low irritation potential in vitro and improved skin moisture while maintaining normal skin pH in human volunteers during in vivo assessments.
Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2011Nanoencapsulation of rice bran oil in a hydrogel prevented UVB-induced ear edema by 60% and reduced protein carbonylation and NF-κB nuclear translocation by 81% and 87%, respectively, in mice compared to a control hydrogel.
European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2015
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 Ci 77891, Sodium Chloride, Divinyldimethicone Dimethicone Copolymer, C12-13 Pareth-23, C12-13 Pareth-3, Hexylene Glycol, Disodium Edta, Blue 1 Ci 42090, Yellow 5 Ci 19140, Red 4 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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