Chantecaille Rice & Geranium Foaming Cleanser for skin with dark spots
Rice
Geranium
Glycerin
Shea Butter
Olive Leaf ExtractAverage
- AverageNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for skin with dark spots; other cleansers fit it better.
- International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
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 and hydration for your normal skin, as glycerin and rice bran extract work to remove impurities while maintaining moisture. These ingredients also provide supportive benefits for pigmentation concerns.
- The formula is generally safe for your normal skin, with no harsh ingredients that would cause irritation.
- While supportive for pigmentation and normal skin, the cleanser lacks sufficient emollient ingredients for optimal results.
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
★4.3Overall rating based on 200+ reviewsUsers with normal, combination, and oily skin generally praise this cleanser for its ability to deeply purify and polish the skin without causing irritation, often highlighting the "spa-like" aromatherapy experience. Those with dry or sensitive skin conditions frequently report that the formula can be too astringent, leading to a tight, stripped feeling after use.
Highlights
Effective deep cleanse Mostly Mentioned
- “removes all make-up and sunscreen”
- “skin feels squeaky clean”
- “purifies without stripping”
- “removes stubborn makeup”
Gentle exfoliation Often Mentioned
- “softens and moisturizes”
- “gentle yet effective”
- “rice bran gently exfoliates”
- “leaves skin unusually smooth”
Luxurious texture/scent Often Mentioned
- “rich dense lather”
- “smells like a spa”
- “creamy foam”
- “geranium scent is uplifting”
Expensive product Often Mentioned
- “price is a joke”
- “hefty price tag”
- “bit pricey for a cleanser”
- “too expensive”
High efficiency Sometimes Noted
- “a little goes a long way”
- “pea-sized amount”
- “tube lasting me forever”
- “only need a tiny amount”
Drying for dry skin Sometimes Noted
- “leaves my skin feeling dry”
- “tight and uncomfortable”
- “very stripping”
- “not for dry skin”
Potential irritation Rarely Noted
- “broke me out”
- “grainy bits are annoying”
- “whiteheads”
Scent sensitivity Rarely Noted
- “strong orange EO scent”
- “doesn't smell very nice”
- “scent is overpowering”
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Questions and answers
How well does Chantecaille Rice & Geranium Foaming Cleanser work for skin with dark spots?
This cleanser works moderately well for skin with dark spots, removing impurities while maintaining moisture and providing supportive benefits for pigmentation. It is generally safe and unlikely to cause irritation, but a cleanser for this skin needs richer, softening ingredients and skin-brightening agents for optimal results.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for skin with dark spots?
Glycerin and rice bran extract make this cleanser a good fit for skin with dark spots because they remove impurities while maintaining moisture and providing supportive benefits for pigmentation concerns. However, this skin needs a cleanser with richer softening ingredients to get the best possible results.
What does Rice do for skin with dark spots?
Rice helps make skin with dark spots clearer and more even by lowering melanin production. It is unlikely to irritate dry or sensitive skin while gently brightening your complexion.
What does Geranium do for skin with dark spots?
This product type helps fade dark spots and even out skin tone when it includes brightening ingredients like vitamin C, licorice root extract, or plant extracts that target excess pigment. Geranium on its own lacks strong clinical backing for dark spots, so a product for this skin needs proven brightening agents and antioxidants to deliver visible results.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2025
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for skin with dark spots?
This cleanser works as a step in both your morning and evening routines for skin with dark spots. It removes impurities while maintaining moisture, but a product of this type needs richer softening ingredients to give this skin optimal results.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser with retinol as part of your routine, washing your face before applying your treatment. This cleanser is generally safe and unlikely to cause irritation, though skin with dark spots needs extra rich ingredients and softening oils for the best results.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this cleanser daily as part of your morning and evening routine. A daily skincare regimen with a mild cleanser helps improve overall skin condition and moisture while remaining safe for your skin type.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for skin with dark spots?
This cleanser is unlikely to cause breakouts or clogging for skin with dark spots, as its formula is generally safe and free of harsh ingredients that cause irritation. However, because it lacks sufficient skin-softening ingredients for optimal results, skin with dark spots needs cleansers packed with rich nourishing oils and targeted brightening ingredients.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cleanser on your body, but it is best to avoid the thin skin directly around your eyes. Cleansers used around the eyes need extra gentle care and rich moisturizing ingredients to protect that delicate area.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (alcohol).
What the research says
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, 2020A 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, 2017L-ascorbic acid 10% plus phytic acid 2% serum significantly reduced the pigmentation index of solar lentigines compared to a vehicle control in 30 healthy subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2011The 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, 2023Topical treatment with Geranium thunbergii extract lotion improved skin elasticity and reduced skin wrinkling scores compared to placebo in healthy Japanese women by inhibiting HYBID-mediated hyaluronan degradation and down-regulating HYBID expression.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Geranium and Calendula essential oil-loaded ethanolic lipid vesicular creams exhibited notable antioxidant capacity, sun protection factor values of 10.26 and 18.54, and collagenase and elastase inhibition capacity compared to nonvesicular creams.
BioMed Research International, 2021The 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, 2012A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025Topical herbal treatments including lemon balm, olive leaf extract, propolis, and sage-rhubarb cream reduce pain, swelling, lesion size, and healing time in patients with herpes labialis compared with placebo or acyclovir.
Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine, 2025Topical oleuropein formulations reduced erythema, transepidermal water loss, and blood flow by approximately 22%, 35%, and 30% in healthy volunteers with UVB-induced erythema.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2008An oil-in-serum formulation containing olive extract standardized in hydroxytyrosol improved skin barrier function and significantly reduced hyperpigmentation in participants with post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation after 45 days of application.
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2026
Why other cleansers fit skin with dark spots better
Transgenic cucumber expressing poly-γ-glutamic acid synthesis genes increased water content by 6-14%, reduced water loss by 11-12%, decreased facial wrinkles and roughness by 19.58% and 24.97%, decreased skin melanin by 5.27%, and improved facial elasticity in human skin and zebrafish compared to controls.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Palmitic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Lauric Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Cocamide Mea, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Peg-150, Behenyl Alcohol, Peg-10 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Candelilla Wax, Disodium Edta, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil Flower, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Alcohol, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract Olive Leaf Extract, Rice Bran Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Natto Gum
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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