The Face Shop Rice Bran Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser — Hydrating, Brightening Daily Vegan Face Wash

The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Rice Bran Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser is a creamy, rice-bran powder scrub that lifts dead skin and impurities while leaving skin feeling hydrated and refreshed.

This daily facial cleanser pairs finely milled rice bran powder with rice bran oil and hydrated silica to provide a mechanical yet mild exfoliation. The formula foams into a soft lather to remove surface debris and light makeup, then rinses clean without stripping moisture. Designed in Korea and part of The Face Shop’s Rice Water Bright line, this cleanser aims to brighten the complexion and smooth texture with everyday use.

How does this cleanser exfoliate without irritating skin?

The product uses gently rounded rice bran powder and hydrated silica to abrade away dull surface cells rather than harsh crystals. Combined with a creamy base and moisturizers like glycerin and rice bran oil, it minimizes friction and helps maintain the skin’s barrier.

• Rice bran powder: fine particles for soft mechanical exfoliation
• Hydrated silica: refines texture without large, abrasive grains
• Creamy foam: reduces direct drag on skin while cleaning
• Glycerin and rice bran oil: help retain moisture during cleansing

Will this cleanser dry out sensitive or combination skin?

Formulated to be non-irritative and vegan, the cleanser balances surfactants with emollients to cleanse effectively without excessive dryness. It’s dermatologist tested and intended for daily use, but those with very reactive skin should patch test first.

• Mild surfactants: remove oil and light makeup gently
• Moisturizing ingredients: glycerin and rice bran oil support hydration
• Dermatologist tested: formulated to lower irritation risk
• Patch testing recommended for highly reactive skin

How should I incorporate this into my skincare routine?

Use the cleanser as the first step in your morning and evening routines to slough off dead cells and allow treatments to absorb more evenly. Apply a small amount to damp skin, massage in circular motions, then rinse thoroughly and follow with toner, serum, and moisturizer.

• Frequency: daily, morning and/or evening depending on tolerance
• Application: massage gently for 20–30 seconds, then rinse
• Follow-up: use hydrating toner and lightweight moisturizer
• Use SPF in daytime after exfoliation for sun protection

What noticeable results can I expect and how quickly?

Users often report smoother texture and a brighter-looking surface after a few uses, with more consistent radiance appearing over several weeks as exfoliation refines skin turnover. Results depend on skin type and complementary products in your routine.

• Immediate: smoother feel and cleaner pores after rinsing
• 2–4 weeks: more even tone and reduced dullness with regular use
• Improved product absorption: serums and moisturizers penetrate better
• Consistency matters: daily gentle exfoliation yields best results

Who this is for: The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Rice Bran Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser is suited to anyone seeking a mild, plant-inspired scrub that brightens and softens skin texture—especially those with normal, combination, or slightly dry skin who want a daily exfoliant that also provides hydration. Individuals with very sensitive or barrier-compromised skin should introduce it gradually and consider consulting a dermatologist.

Ingredients

Water/Eau, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Ceteareth-20, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Silica, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Cocamide Mea, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Hexylene Glycol, Fragrance/Parfum, Polyquaternium-7, Disodium Edta, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Sodium Benzoate, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract.