Black Rice Triple AHA Gentle Cleansing Gel 100 ml – Fragrance-Free Exfoliating Gel Cleanser

AM or PM – water-based cleanse (or Step 2 in a double cleanse)

1. Wet your skin
   Use lukewarm water – hot water can irritate and dry the skin.
   
2. Dispense & lather
   Squeeze a pea-size to 1 cm strip of gel into your palm.
   Add a little water and rub between your hands until it turns into a soft, light foam.
   
3. Massage – let the AHAs work
   Apply the foam to your face, avoiding the immediate eye area.
   Gently massage in circular motions for about 30–60 seconds.
   Spend extra time on:
   Areas with rough texture or tiny bumps
   Nose and T-zone where pores look congested or oily.
   
4. Rinse well
   Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water until all gel/foam is gone – check around nose, hairline and jaw.
   
5. Pat dry & follow with hydration
   Gently pat (don’t rub) your face dry with a clean towel.
   Follow with a hydrating toner/essence, serum and moisturiser.
   

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Where it fits in your routine

• Morning: as a gentle exfoliating cleanse to smooth texture and prep for SPF / makeup.
  
• Evening:
  Step 2 after an oil/balm cleanser to fully remove SPF and light makeup.
  Or your only cleanser on light/no-makeup days.
  

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Tips to get the most out of it

• If you’re new to acids or have very sensitive skin, start with once a day (evening), then build up to twice daily if your skin is happy.
  
• Avoid using strong exfoliating toners or peels in the same routine – keep the rest of the routine hydrating and barrier-supportive.
  
• Always pair with daily SPF – AHAs make your skin more sun-sensitive, and UV exposure fuels pigmentation and premature ageing.
  

Patch-test first. Even gentle acids are still actives – dab a little behind your ear or on your jawline and wait 24 hours before full use.

Full Ingredients (INCI)

Water, Glycerin, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Betaine, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid (500 ppm), Tartaric Acid (500 ppm), Mandelic Acid (500 ppm), Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract (100 ppm), Phyllostachys Pubescens Shoot Bark Extract, Butylene Glycol, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Usnea Barbata (Lichen) Extract, Aspergillus Ferment, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Cyclodextrin, Beta-Glucan.

Key Ingredients Explained

Triple AHA (Citric, Tartaric, Mandelic Acids)
Three gentle AHAs at low levels that softly dissolve dead surface cells, smooth rough texture and help keep pores clearer, supporting brighter, more even skin over time.

Fermented Black Rice (Oryza Sativa Rice Extract)
Rich in antioxidants, amino acids and polysaccharides; helps protect the skin from environmental stress, support the barrier and gently refine texture.

Bamboo Shoot Bark Extract (Phyllostachys Pubescens)
Botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing properties that helps support smoother, clearer, more balanced skin.

Glycerin & Betaine
Skin-identical humectants that attract water into the outer layers of the skin, keeping it plump, hydrated and less prone to post-cleanse tightness.

Beta-Glucan
Moisturising polysaccharide known for its soothing, barrier-supportive and water-binding properties, often compared to (or used alongside) hyaluronic acid.

Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Antioxidant, circulation-boosting botanical that helps revive tired, dull-looking skin and support long-term skin health.

Coco-Betaine & Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Mild, coconut-derived surfactants that create a soft, creamy foam and effectively cleanse without the harshness of traditional sulfates.

Natural Preservative Complex (Zanthoxylum, Pulsatilla, Usnea Extracts)
A Korean plant-based preservative system that offers antimicrobial protection while being gentler than many traditional preservatives.