Arencia Fresh Green Rice Mochi Cleanser(120g)

Daily Cleanser (AM + PM):

Step 1 — Scoop a Small Amount Take a small amount (approximately a 10p coin size) onto dry fingertips. The mochi texture is dense — less is more.

Step 2 — Lather with Water Add a small splash of water and rub between the palms to create a soft, creamy foam. The lather develops quickly from the amino acid surfactant system.

Step 3 — Massage onto the Face Apply the foam to a damp face and massage gently in circular motions for 30–60 seconds, focusing on congestion-prone areas — nose, chin, and forehead. The rice and almond particles provide gentle exfoliation throughout the massage.

Step 4 — Rinse Thoroughly Rinse completely with lukewarm water until all product is removed. Pat dry.

Wash-Off Clarifying Mask (1–2x Per Week):

Step 1 — Apply to Dry Skin Scoop a generous amount and apply directly to dry skin as a mask layer — enough to cover the face evenly. The mochi texture adheres without sliding.

Step 2 — Leave for 3–5 Minutes Allow the botanical actives — particularly the Tea Tree, Witch Hazel, and fermented Green Tea — to work on congestion, bacteria, and excess sebum during the contact time. For areas with significant blackhead congestion, gently massage in circular motions during this step.

Step 3 — Wet and Activate After the mask time, wet the fingertips and massage the product into foam before rinsing — activating the surfactant system and lifting all dissolved impurities away.

Step 4 — Rinse Thoroughly Rinse completely with lukewarm water. Skin will feel notably tighter, more refined, and clearer than after daily cleanser use alone.

PRO TIP: For UK skin in winter, use the daily cleanser format AM and PM, and the mask format on Sunday evenings — when the combination of a full week's accumulated pollution, SPF, and sebum buildup benefits most from the extended botanical contact time. Follow immediately with your hydrating toner and serum to lock in the post-cleanse absorption window.

3-in-1 Format — Cleanser, Exfoliant, and Clarifying Mask Most cleansers do one thing. A foam that strips, a gentle wash that leaves congestion untouched, or a mask that requires a separate cleansing step before and after.

The Arencia Fresh Green Mochi Cleanser is all three in a single formula — used as a daily cleanser every morning and evening, a gentle physical exfoliant as part of every wash, and a clarifying mask treatment 1–2 times per week by applying a thicker layer and leaving it for 3–5 minutes before rinsing. Three products, one jar.

72-Hour Fermentation + 7,200 Kneading Motions — The Process IS the Formula The mochi texture is not a cosmetic gimmick. The 72-hour low-temperature fermentation process increases the bioavailability of every botanical active in the formula — particularly the polyphenol and EGCG content of the green tea — by breaking down plant cell walls and concentrating the active compounds into forms the skin can absorb during the brief contact time of a wash-off product.

The 7,200 kneading motions create the structural consistency of the mochi texture while preserving ingredient integrity. This is artisan Korean formulation methodology applied to daily skincare.

Dual Physical Exfoliation — Rice Powder + Sweet Almond Seed Meal Most cleansers that offer physical exfoliation use a single abrasive ingredient at a single particle size. The combination of Rice Powder (finer, more uniform) and Sweet Almond Seed Meal (slightly coarser, irregular) provides a layered exfoliation profile — the rice powder addressing fine surface texture and dead cell buildup, the almond meal addressing slightly deeper congestion and more established rough patches. The result is more comprehensive surface renewal than a single-exfoliant cleanser can deliver.

Multi-Botanical Antimicrobial Stack — Tea Tree + Green Tea + Witch Hazel + Portulaca + Oregano The antimicrobial activity of this formula during the cleanse step is significantly more comprehensive than a standard acne cleanser. Tea Tree provides direct bactericidal action against acne bacteria; fermented Green Tea's EGCG inhibits inflammatory triggers; Witch Hazel's tannins tighten pores and reduce bacterial harbourage; Portulaca's flavonoids calm post-bacterial inflammation; Origanum Vulgare (Oregano) Leaf Extract adds further antimicrobial protection from its carvacrol and thymol phenolic compounds. Together they create an antimicrobial cleansing environment that reduces breakout-causing bacteria with every wash.

Amino Acid Surfactants — The Reason This Formula Doesn't Strip The sulphate-free amino acid surfactant system is what makes it possible for this formula to contain two physical exfoliants, multiple astringent botanicals, and clarifying actives without stripping the skin barrier. Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, and Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate are among the most barrier-compatible cleansing agents available — creating foam without the aggressive surfactant action that leaves skin tight, dry, and vulnerable. UK skin, already compromised by hard water mineral deposits and central heating, benefits significantly from a surfactant system that cleans without adding further barrier disruption.

50g Trial Size + 120g Full Size — Available for First-Time Buyers The 50g size provides approximately 4–6 weeks of daily use — long enough to experience the full clinical improvement across all 7 skin factors and make an informed decision before committing to the 120g full size. For a new brand on Skinza, the trial format removes the barrier to first purchase entirely.

All skin types. Especially beneficial for oily, combination, acne-prone, and congested skin. Contains Fragrance — patch test recommended for sensitive and fragrance-reactive skin.

Glycerin Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting 0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps brighten skin Icon 2 Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent 3 Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Cleansing Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon 4 Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate Cleansing, Skin Conditioning 5 Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal Abrasive Exfoliant Icon 6 1,2-Hexanediol Skin Conditioning, Solvent 7 Coconut Acid Cleansing, Emollient, Emulsifying Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon 8 Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate Cleansing, Foaming Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon 9 Cellulose Absorbent 10 Oryza Sativa Powder 11 Sodium Isethionate Cleansing, Skin Conditioning 12 Hamamelis Virginiana Extract Antiseborrhoeic, Astringent, Skin Conditioning Can worsen Dry Skin Icon 13 Glyceryl Stearate Emollient, Emulsifying 1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon 14 Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate 15 Propanediol Solvent 16 Sodium Chloride Masking Can worsen Dry Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon 17 Xanthan Gum Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming 18 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Perfuming, Skin Conditioning Fragrance IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon 19 Dextrin Absorbent 20 Parfum Masking, Perfuming Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon 21 Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract Skin Conditioning 22 Caprylyl Glycol Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning 23 Hexyl Cinnamal Perfuming Fragrance IconEU Allergen Icon 24 Ethylhexylglycerin Skin Conditioning 25 Disodium EDTA 26 Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning 0 / 0 Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon 27 Butylene Glycol Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning 1 / 0 28 Olea Europaea Fruit Oil Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning 0-2 / 0 Fragrance IconOil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon 29 Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Emollient, Skin Conditioning 0-2 / 0 Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon 30 Dipropylene Glycol Masking, Solvent 31 Lupinus Albus Seed Extract Skin Conditioning 32

Q: What makes this a 'mochi' cleanser? A: The 72-hour fermentation and 7,200 kneading motions create its signature soft, stretchy, dough-like texture — unlike any standard foam or gel cleanser.

Q: Is this suitable for daily use? A: Yes — the amino acid surfactant system is gentle enough for AM and PM daily use without stripping.

Q: Can I use this if I have sensitive skin? A: This formula contains Fragrance — patch test first; those with fragrance sensitivity may prefer the Rosehip Mochi Cleanser variant.

Q: Does this replace a separate exfoliator? A: For most skin types, yes — the rice powder and almond seed meal provide sufficient daily exfoliation without a dedicated scrub.

Q: How do I use it as a mask? A: Apply a thicker layer to dry skin, leave 3–5 minutes, wet and massage into foam, then rinse.

Q: Will the physical exfoliation irritate active breakouts? A: Massage very gently over active spots — the fine rice powder is mild, but avoid aggressive scrubbing on inflamed skin.

Q: Why does the colour vary between batches? A: Natural botanical ingredients — especially fermented green tea — vary seasonally; colour variation is normal and expected with natural formulations.

Q: Is this cruelty-free? A: Yes — Arencia is cruelty-free and all products are made in Korea.

Q: Which size should I buy first? A: The 50g size provides 4–6 weeks of use — ideal for trying the formula before committing to the 120g.

Q: Can I use this as my only cleanse, or do I need to double cleanse? A: As a standalone daily cleanser it's excellent; for heavy SPF or makeup days, pair with a cleansing oil as the first step.