Kiehl's Since 1851 Ultra Facial Barrier-Hydrating Cleanser 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 Kiehl's Since 1851 Ultra Facial Barrier-Hydrating Cleanser at 6.3/9.8. LANEIGE Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores wins for active ingredients.
Head to head
Ultra Facial Barrier-Hydrating Cleanser
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 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
LANEIGE WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
LANEIGE WINSIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
18% overlapOnly in Kiehl's Since 1851 Ultra Facial Barrier-Hydrating Cleanser
14 unique
Shared ingredients
6 in common
Only in LANEIGE Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores
28 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 Kiehl's Since 1851 Ultra Facial Barrier-Hydrating Cleanser's 2.0. Its formula features Niacinamide, Inositol, and Ceramide Np in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. LANEIGE Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores scores 5.5 here versus 4.8 for Kiehl's Since 1851 Ultra Facial Barrier-Hydrating Cleanser. 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, giving it an edge in targeted skincare benefits.
Best for your skin type
Kiehl's Since 1851 Ultra Facial Barrier-Hydrating Cleanser is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- 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
Both sit in the mid-range bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. LANEIGE Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores gets the nod here with its 8.2 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
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: Kiehl's Since 1851 Ultra Facial Barrier-Hydrating Cleanser 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 Kiehl's Since 1851 Ultra Facial Barrier-Hydrating Cleanser 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 Kiehl's Since 1851 Ultra Facial Barrier-Hydrating Cleanser 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.