{"product_id":"arencia-fresh-laromatique-calendula-mochi-cleanser","title":"Arencia Fresh Calendula Mochi Cleanser","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid mochi cleanser aimed at combination skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouttuynia, witch hazel and prickly pear in the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-lather cleanse that does not strip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombination skin is stuck between cleansers that control the oil in the middle of the face and cleansers that keep the drier edges comfortable. The Arencia Fresh Calendula Mochi Cleanser goes at both with witch hazel and Houttuynia Cordata in a mild coconut-derived base, in the soft, springy solid format Arencia is known for. It is made in Korea through a long ferment and repeated kneading, which is what leaves it dense and stretchy instead of brittle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHouttuynia and witch hazel carry the calming and oil-control side:\u003c\/strong\u003e Houttuynia Cordata brings anti-inflammatory flavonoids and witch hazel a mild astringency, a sensible pairing for a face that is shiny in the middle and drier at the edges. Prickly pear extract sits alongside, drawing water to the skin's surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalendula is stated at 1 ppm, which is worth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The ingredient list gives Calendula Officinalis extract at one part per million, a trace rather than a working concentration. It gives the product its name; the base and the other botanicals are what the formula runs on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRice powder and apple fibre do the light polishing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Milled rice, cellulose and Pyrus Malus fibre give a soft mechanical polish without scratching. Skin comes out smoother rather than buffed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt gives and stretches under wet fingers, then lathers low and creamy rather than foaming up. Skin is left comfortable and slightly softened rather than squeaky. There is a light fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin types:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combination, oily, and normal skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comfort after cleansing, visible pores, excess oil through the T-zone, and dullness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e If your nose stays shiny while your cheeks feel dry, a cleanser working both ends of that is more use than treating either on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does this compare with a gentle gel cleanser?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A gentle gel avoids harsh surfactants and leaves it there. This uses a comparably mild base and adds Houttuynia, witch hazel and prickly pear, plus a light physical polish from rice powder. The gel is the simpler option; this does more in the same thirty seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the calendula in the name mean much?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Not at the level stated. Calendula appears at one part per million, which is a trace. The soothing here is spread across Houttuynia Cordata and prickly pear, none of them at a headline concentration, so judge this one on its cleansing base and its texture rather than the flower on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it take off makeup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Everyday face makeup and light sunscreen, yes. Long-wear or waterproof makeup and water-resistant SPF need an oil cleanser or balm first, with this as the water-based step. The routine then runs toner or essence, actives, moisturiser, and sunscreen last in the morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed after its smallest ingredient, which undersells the mild base doing most of the work underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cleansers\"\u003ecleansers\u003c\/a\u003e, see what suits \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/combination-skin\"\u003ecombination skin\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/arencia\"\u003eARENCIA\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ARENCIA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50907451916622,"sku":"ALSC01-Fc1","price":11.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/ALSC01-Fc1.png?v=1778671450","url":"https:\/\/skinnomid.com\/products\/arencia-fresh-laromatique-calendula-mochi-cleanser","provider":"Skin-Nomad","version":"1.0","type":"link"}