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5 K-pop Idol Cleansing Care: What They Actually Use

K-pop idols occasionally reveal the cleansers they use in their daily routines, giving us a rare look into the simple products that keep their skin clean and balanced. In this guide, we break down the exact cleansers idols have shown on camera so youโ€™ll know what each product does, how it feels on the skin, and which one makes the most sense for your own skin type.

Chaewon (LE SSERAFIM) Facial Cleanser

1. Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Cleanser

A low-pH gel-to-foam cleanser made with Ulleungdo deep seawater, panthenol, ceramide NP, and triple hyaluronic acid to cleanse without stripping.

1025 Dokdo Cleanser
ROUNDLAB 1025 Dokdo Cleanser
โ˜… 4.36 (18603)

Best For:

  • Dry, Sensitive, Normal, Combo: Gentle cleansing and hydration support
  • Oily skin: Works, but may feel mild if heavy sebum control is needed

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Moonbyul (MAMAMOO) Facial Cleanser

2. Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam

A pore-focused foam cleanser using heartleaf extract and quercetinol to reduce oil, calm redness, and deeply clean the T-zone.

Houttuynia cordata Quercetinolโ„ข Pore Deep Cleansing Foam
Anua Houttuynia cordata Quercetinolโ„ข Pore Deep Cleansing Foam
โ˜… 4.48 (181)

Best For:

  • Oily, Combo, Acne-prone: Stronger cleansing power with soothing benefits
  • Dry or barrier-weakened skin: Can feel too stripping

Younghoon (The Boyz) Facial Cleanser

3. Senka Perfect Whip

A high-foam Japanese cleanser known for its dense micro-foam, strong cleansing power, and silk cocoon essence plus hyaluronic acid.

Perfect Whip Beauty Foam
SENKA Perfect Whip Beauty Foam
โ˜… 4.17 (1345)

Best For:

  • Oily and Combo: Excellent for removing sunscreen, oil, and impurities
  • Dry or Sensitive: Often too drying due to stronger surfactants and fragrance

Rosรฉ (BLACKPINK) Facial Cleanser

4. The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Cleansing Foam

A creamy brightening foam cleanser formulated with rice water extract to lift impurities and support a smooth glow.

RICE WATER BRIGHT FACIAL CLEANSING FOAM
THEFACESHOP RICE WATER BRIGHT FACIAL CLEANSING FOAM
โ˜… 3.59 (521)

Best For:

  • Normal and Dry: Works well with hydration after cleansing
  • Oily: Good everyday foam
  • Sensitive: Contains fragrance, so patch test recommended

Rei (IVE) Facial Cleanser

5. Fully Rice Pack Cleanser

A dual-use cleanser and wash-off pack made with finely milled rice powder for gentle exfoliation and tone brightening.

RICE-DOUGH MASK CLEANSER
FULLY RICE-DOUGH MASK CLEANSER
โ˜… 4.74 (19)

Best For:

  • Normal, Combo, Oily: Great for brightening and mild texture smoothing
  • Dry: Use short contact time, will not have post-wash dryness
  • Sensitive: Physical particles may irritate reactive skin
a chart explaining idol cleansers by skintype

Editor’s Note

Cleansing may be one of the simplest steps in idol skincare, but it plays a huge role in keeping skin balanced and healthy. Use this guide as a starting point to explore what works for you and build a cleansing routine that keeps your skin comfortable and confident- just like the k-pop idols.

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