Arencia
Calendula Rice Mochi Cleanser
face cleanser
Arencia
face cleanser
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Take the skin testThe Arencia Calendula Rice Mochi Cleanser is a gentle, low-irritation cleanser designed to purify the skin while maintaining optimal hydration. Formulated with calendula extract and rice-derived ingredients, this unique mochi-like texture helps lift away impurities, excess oil, and dead skin cells without stripping the skin. It creates a soft, cushiony lather that cleanses deeply while soothing and nourishing sensitive skin.
Calendula Rice Mochi Cleanser is a lightweight cleanser from Arencia, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 25 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin and Water, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water and Glyceryl Stearate.
On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and brightening and tone. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes first step. Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly. Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dextrin
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Houttuynia Cordata Extract is an extract of the herb, Houttuynia cordata, Saururaceae
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract is the extract of the stems of the Fig, Opuntia ficus-indica, Cactaceae
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Parfum
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Cleanse" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 25 ingredients on the label.
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Dissolves and carries everything else
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Changes how the product smells or looks
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Forms a film that slows water loss
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Fatty acids, coco, 2-sulfoethyl esters, sodium salts
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Glycine, N-coco acyl derivs., sodium salts
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal is the residue from the expression of oil from the dried ripe seeds of the Sweet Almond Tree, Prunus amygdalus var. dulcis, Rosaceae
6th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Fatty acids, coco
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is the sodium salt of the coconut fatty acid amide of N-methyltaurine. It conforms generally to the formula
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cellulose
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Oryza Sativa Powder is the powder obtained by grinding the dried seeds of the Rice, Oryza sativa L., Poaceae
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium 2-hydroxyethanesulphonate
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Pyrus Malus Fiber is the finely ground fiber obtained from the dried fruit of the Apple, Pyrus malus L., Rosaceae
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Hamamelis virginiana, Hamamelidaceae.
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Starch, hydrogen phosphate, 2-hydroxypropyl ether
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium chloride
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xanthan gum
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Cape Jasmine, Gardenia Florida L., Rubiaceae
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dextrin
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Calendula Officinalis Extract is the extract of the whole plant of the Calendula, Calendula officinalis L., Compositae
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Houttuynia Cordata Extract is an extract of the herb, Houttuynia cordata, Saururaceae
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract is the extract of the stems of the Fig, Opuntia ficus-indica, Cactaceae
Products in the same category that share this formula's distinguishing ingredients.
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Shares 5 key ingredients with Calendula Rice Mochi Cleanser: Glycerin, Water, Glyceryl Stearate, Dextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin
Arencia
Shares 5 key ingredients with Calendula Rice Mochi Cleanser: Glycerin, Water, Glyceryl Stearate, Dextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin
Beauty of Joseon
Shares 5 key ingredients with Calendula Rice Mochi Cleanser: Water, Glycerin, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dextrin
Arencia
Shares 5 key ingredients with Calendula Rice Mochi Cleanser: Glycerin, Water, Glyceryl Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dextrin
Arencia
Shares 5 key ingredients with Calendula Rice Mochi Cleanser: Glycerin, Water, Glyceryl Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dextrin
CeraVe
Shares 4 key ingredients with Calendula Rice Mochi Cleanser: Water, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin
GLYCERIN, WATER, SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE, SODIUM COCOYL GLYCINATE, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS SEED MEAL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, COCONUT ACID, SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE, CELLULOSE, ORYZA SATIVA POWDER, SODIUM ISETHIONATE, PYRUS MALUS FIBER, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA EXTRACT, GLYCERYL STEARATE, HYDROXYPROPYL STARCH PHOSPHATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, XANTHAN GUM, PARFUM, GARDENIA FLORIDA FRUIT EXTRACT, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, DEXTRIN, DISODIUM EDTA, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS EXTRACT, HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA EXTRACT, OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA STEM EXTRACT.
Take an appropriate amount, lather with water, and gently massage onto the face. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. Use morning and evening.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced, Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
One ingredient could feed malassezia: Glyceryl Stearate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that it will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
No — it contains Parfum.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, first step.
It lists 25 ingredients, of which 0 are recorded as actives.
Arencia, a brand based in Korea.
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