LANEIGE Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores vs Sunday Riley Breakout Breakup Salicylic Acid Cleanser for Blemish-Prone Skin
LANEIGE Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores scores 8.2/9.8 vs Sunday Riley Breakout Breakup Salicylic Acid Cleanser for Blemish-Prone Skin 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

Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores

Breakout Breakup Salicylic Acid Cleanser for Blemish-Prone Skin
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
TIEIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
LANEIGE WINSIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
18% overlapOnly in LANEIGE Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores
28 unique
Shared ingredients
6 in common
Only in Sunday Riley Breakout Breakup Salicylic Acid Cleanser for Blemish-Prone Skin
25 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 Sunday Riley Breakout Breakup Salicylic Acid Cleanser for Blemish-Prone Skin's 3.0. Its formula features Niacinamide, Inositol, and Ceramide Np in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
LANEIGE Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores brings Niacinamide, Inositol, and Ceramide Np as actives, while sunday Riley Breakout Breakup Salicylic Acid Cleanser for Blemish-Prone Skin relies on Capryloyl Glycine, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, and Salicylic Acid. 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
Sunday Riley Breakout Breakup Salicylic Acid Cleanser for Blemish-Prone Skin is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
Value comparison
LANEIGE Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores comes in at mid-range pricing with a 8.2 score, which is solid value at that tier.
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: LANEIGE Balance Mode Rice Foaming Gel Cleanser with Glycolic Acid to Control Shine & Unclog Pores or Sunday Riley Breakout Breakup Salicylic Acid Cleanser for Blemish-Prone Skin?
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 Sunday Riley Breakout Breakup Salicylic Acid Cleanser for Blemish-Prone Skin 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 Sunday Riley Breakout Breakup Salicylic Acid Cleanser for Blemish-Prone Skin?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.