LANEIGE Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores vs ROUND LAB Pine Calming Cica Cleanser
LANEIGE Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores scores 8.2/9.8 vs ROUND LAB Pine Calming Cica Cleanser at 7.4/9.8. LANEIGE Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores wins for active ingredients.
Head to head
Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores
Pine Calming Cica Cleanser
Score comparison
LANEIGE Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
TIEIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
ROUND LAB WINSIngredient Transparency
ROUND LAB WINSFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
15% overlapOnly in LANEIGE Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores
29 unique
Only in ROUND LAB Pine Calming Cica Cleanser
23 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 ROUND LAB Pine Calming Cica Cleanser's 6.5. Its formula features Niacinamide, Inositol, and Ceramide Np in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Ingredient Transparency is another area of separation. ROUND LAB Pine Calming Cica Cleanser scores 8.8 here versus 8.5 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 rOUND LAB Pine Calming Cica Cleanser relies on Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, and Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract. 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
ROUND LAB Pine Calming Cica Cleanser 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. ROUND LAB Pine Calming Cica Cleanser sits at the budget level with a 7.4 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 ROUND LAB Pine Calming Cica Cleanser 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 ROUND LAB Pine Calming Cica Cleanser?
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 ROUND LAB Pine Calming Cica Cleanser 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 ROUND LAB Pine Calming Cica Cleanser?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.