fresh Soy pH-Balanced Hydrating Face Wash vs LANEIGE Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores
LANEIGE Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores scores 8.2/9.8 vs fresh Soy pH-Balanced Hydrating Face Wash at 6.2/9.8. LANEIGE Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores wins for active ingredients.
Head to head
Soy pH-Balanced Hydrating Face Wash

Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores
Score comparison
LANEIGE Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores takes this one, winning 1 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
fresh WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
LANEIGE WINSIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
21% overlapOnly in fresh Soy pH-Balanced Hydrating Face Wash
23 unique
Shared ingredients
7 in common
Only in LANEIGE Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores
27 unique
Why LANEIGE Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores comes out ahead
Where LANEIGE Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 4.8 compared to fresh Soy pH-Balanced Hydrating Face Wash's 2.0. Its formula features Niacinamide, Inositol, and Ceramide Np in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. fresh Soy pH-Balanced Hydrating Face Wash scores 7.1 here versus 5.5 for LANEIGE Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
LANEIGE Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores brings Niacinamide, Inositol, and Ceramide Np as actives, while fresh Soy pH-Balanced Hydrating Face Wash relies on Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Extract, and Rosa Damascena Flower Water Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Best for your skin type
fresh Soy pH-Balanced Hydrating Face Wash is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Butylene Glycol
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
LANEIGE Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
Value comparison
At luxury pricing with a score of 6.2, fresh Soy pH-Balanced Hydrating Face Wash is a decent pick. LANEIGE Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores sits at the mid-range level with a 8.2 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.
Our verdict
LANEIGE Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: fresh Soy pH-Balanced Hydrating Face Wash or LANEIGE Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores?
Based on ingredient analysis, LANEIGE Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Do fresh Soy pH-Balanced Hydrating Face Wash and LANEIGE Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores share ingredients?
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
What's the main difference between fresh Soy pH-Balanced Hydrating Face Wash and LANEIGE Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.