COSRX
RED RICE INOSITOL Pore Clarifying Deep Cleanser
RED RICE INOSITOL Pore Clarifying Deep Cleanser is a cleanser from COSRX. Its official ingredient list includes Glycerin and Panthenol. The brand lists 41 ingredients in this formula; each is explained below with its documented cosmetic functions.
Ingredients, decoded
The ingredient list below comes from the brand's formula listing. Open an explanation to see the evidence and things to keep in mind.
| On the label | What it does | The plain-English take |
|---|---|---|
| AQUA/WATER | Fragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Helps other ingredients dissolve in the formula. |
| GLYCERIN | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| SODIUM COCOYL GLYCINATE | CleansingSkin conditioning | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| CELLULOSE | AbsorbingFormula bodyFragrance supportFormula appearanceTexture | Takes up liquids or dissolved material. Adds bulk to a formula. |
| SODIUM LAUROYL GLUTAMATE | Cleansing | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. |
| HYDRATED SILICA | Exfoliating textureAbsorbingClump controlFormula bodyFragrance supportFormula appearanceTexture | Adds particles that help remove surface material through rubbing. Takes up liquids or dissolved material. |
| KAOLIN | Exfoliating textureAbsorbingClump controlFormula bodyColourFormula appearance | Adds particles that help remove surface material through rubbing. Takes up liquids or dissolved material. |
| DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE | CleansingSkin conditioningFoam support | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| 1,2-HEXANEDIOL | Skin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) SEED WATER | Microbial controlAntioxidantSkin conditioning | Helps limit the growth of microorganisms. Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. |
| BETAINE | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningTexture | Attracts and holds water. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| SODIUM CHLORIDE | Formula bodyScentTexture | Adds bulk to a formula. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| SODIUM SWEETALMONDAMPHOACETATE | CleansingFoam support | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. Helps a formula produce more foam. |
| LAURYL BETAINE | CleansingSkin conditioning | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE | Cleansing | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. |
| GLYCOL DISTEARATE | Formula appearanceSkin conditioningSofteningMixing oil and waterTexture | Makes a formula less transparent. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| SODIUM POLYACRYLATE | SofteningSkin conditioningAbsorbingBindingFormula stabilityFilm formingTexture | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| GLYCOL STEARATE | Formula appearanceSofteningCleansingMixing oil and water | Makes a formula less transparent. Helps soften and smooth the skin. |
| ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN | Skin conditioningOdour controlFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps reduce or cover unwanted odour. |
| HYDROXYACETOPHENONE | AntioxidantFragrance support | Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER | Formula stabilityFilm formingTexture | Helps an emulsion stay mixed. Leaves a thin film on a surface after application. |
| CITRIC ACID | pH controlFormula stabilityFragrance support | Helps keep the formula's acidity at the intended level. Binds metal ions that can interfere with the formula. |
| INOSITOL | Moisture binding | Attracts and holds water. |
| POLYGLYCERIN-3 | Moisture binding | Attracts and holds water. |
| PHYTOSTERYL/OCTYLDODECYL LAUROYL GLUTAMATE | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| GARDENIA FLORIDA FRUIT EXTRACT | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| DEXTRIN | AbsorbingBindingFormula bodyFragrance supportTexture | Takes up liquids or dissolved material. Helps ingredients hold together. |
| CYANOCOBALAMIN | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| HEXYLENE GLYCOL | Fragrance supportSkin conditioningDissolving ingredientsCleansingMixing oil and water | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| BUTYLENE GLYCOL | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| PANTHENOL | Skin conditioningFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) SEED EXTRACT | AntioxidantSkin conditioning | Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| NIACINAMIDE | Smoothing | |
| GLUCONOLACTONE | Formula stabilitySkin conditioning | Binds metal ions that can interfere with the formula. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| PHYTIC ACID | Formula stability | Binds metal ions that can interfere with the formula. |
| BETA-GLUCAN | Formula bodySkin conditioning | Adds bulk to a formula. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| SODIUM HYALURONATE | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning | |
| TOCOPHEROL | Skin conditioningAntioxidantFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. |
| CERAMIDE NP | Skin conditioning | |
| HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning | |
| SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE | Moisture binding | Attracts and holds water. |
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- COSRX: RED RICE INOSITOL Pore Clarifying Deep CleanserChecked 2026-10-05T21:29:30.567748+00:00