The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Cleansing Foam for skin with dark spots
Rice Water
Glycerin
Myristic Acid
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Rice Bran Oil
Average
- HighNormal 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
- Suitable for normal skin, the rice extract and rice bran oil provide emollient and antioxidant benefits that nourish your skin.
- The formula offers moderate cleansing with myristic acid and lauric acid to remove impurities, though it does not specifically target your main goal of pigmentation.
- The product is safe for your normal skin, as it lacks prohibited or harsh ingredients and carries no risk of irritation.
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
★4.5Overall 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
How well does The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Cleansing Foam work for skin with dark spots?
This cleanser works for your skin, though other products fit it better because it does not specifically target dark spots. Skin with dark spots needs cleansers that safely clear impurities while using targeted ingredients like niacinamide and ceramides to fade dark spots and protect the skin barrier.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for skin with dark spots?
Rice extract and rice bran oil make this cleanser a fit by nourishing normal skin, though it needs targeted ingredients like niacinamide and ceramides to properly address dark spots.
Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2011International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020
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 and evening routine as the first step or right after your makeup remover, though it does not specifically target dark spots. Skin with dark spots needs cleansers that combine gentle cleansing with brightening ingredients and antioxidants.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this cleanser daily as part of your morning and evening routine to wash away dirt and impurities. It is safe for your skin, though a cleanser for dark spots also needs targeted brightening ingredients to help fade discoloration.
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 your skin, as it has a safe profile with no harsh ingredients and carries no risk of irritation. A cleanser for skin with dark spots also needs targeted brightening ingredients to help fade dark spots.
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 very thin skin around your eyes since the skin thickness there ranges from just 521 to 1977 micrometers across body regions. While the formula safely cleanses normal skin, body skin generally tolerates standard cleansers much better than delicate facial areas.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A 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, 2011Daily 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, 2020Nanoencapsulation 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, 2015Tripotassium 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, 2005A 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, 2023The 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, 2023A 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, 2003
Why other cleansers fit skin with dark spots better
Niacinamide significantly decreased hyperpigmentation and increased skin lightness compared with vehicle alone after 4 weeks of use in women by inhibiting melanosome transfer.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
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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