LANEIGE Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores vs Mary & May CICA Soothing Cleansing Balm
LANEIGE Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores scores 8.2/9.8 vs Mary & May CICA Soothing Cleansing Balm at 7.2/9.8. LANEIGE Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores wins for formulation safety.
Head to head
Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores
CICA Soothing Cleansing Balm
Score comparison
LANEIGE Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores edges ahead, winning 1 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
Mary & May WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
TIEIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
LANEIGE WINSIngredient face-off
12% overlapOnly in LANEIGE Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores
30 unique
Only in Mary & May CICA Soothing Cleansing Balm
19 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 formulation safety, scoring 9.0 compared to Mary & May CICA Soothing Cleansing Balm's 8.0.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Mary & May CICA Soothing Cleansing Balm scores 5.9 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 mary & May CICA Soothing Cleansing Balm relies on Tocopheryl Acetate, Centella Asiatica Extract, and Madecassoside. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Best for your skin type
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
Mary & May CICA Soothing Cleansing Balm is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
Value comparison
At mid-range pricing with a score of 8.2, LANEIGE Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores delivers strong value. Mary & May CICA Soothing Cleansing Balm sits at the budget level with a 7.2 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
Our verdict
LANEIGE Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Mary & May CICA Soothing Cleansing Balm is still a solid pick.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: LANEIGE Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores or Mary & May CICA Soothing Cleansing Balm?
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 LANEIGE Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores and Mary & May CICA Soothing Cleansing Balm share ingredients?
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
What's the main difference between LANEIGE Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores and Mary & May CICA Soothing Cleansing Balm?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.