ICD
Balancing Gel Cleanser
Price accurate as of July 17, 2026. A surcharge of 3.6% applies at checkout due to current import tariffs. Availability and pricing may change at the retailer.
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Here’s the short version: the ICD Balancing Gel Cleanser is a daily gel cleanser built around RIMAN’s proprietary Giant BYoungPool™ (a supersized centella variety), formulated at a skin-friendly pH 5.5–6.5. It cleanses sebum and debris while aiming to keep your moisture barrier intact — a good pick if your skin runs oily or your pores look enlarged. If your skin is already calm, dry, or you’re happy with a cream cleanser, you can skip it.
What it is
What is the Balancing Gel Cleanser?
It’s a daily, low-irritation gel cleanser — a watery gel-foam texture designed to lift away debris cleanly while helping skin hold onto its own moisture and oil balance afterward. RIMAN builds the formula around four care points: heritage-ingredient hydration, help with the look of tighter pores, a trio of purifying/conditioning actives, and a skin-similar pH.
The texture itself is a clear gel with visible flecks of centella powder suspended in it — a small detail, but it’s a sign the ingredient is really formulated in, not just named on the label.
The key ingredient
Giant BYoungPool™ — RIMAN’s supersized centella
The headline ingredient is Giant BYoungPool™ (Giant Centella) — a proprietary centella variety RIMAN describes as having roughly 2× the leaf area and 2× the biomass of standard centella, with more polyphenols and flavonoids. It’s grown domestically at RIMAN’s own farm under controlled conditions.
Giant BYoungPool™ P100
RIMAN’s heritage centella, processed from farm-grown Giant Centella for the formula’s soothing, moisture-supporting base.
Lava Centella Water™
A centella-infused water base that supports hydration so cleansing doesn’t leave skin feeling stripped.
Purifying Trio
Gypsophila Paniculata root extract (moisture), SEBOCLEAR-MP (conditioning), and Pore Laser™ (purifying) round out the formula.
Formula note
The cleanser is formulated at pH 5.5–6.5 — close to skin’s own natural pH — and RIMAN reports it completed primary irritation testing, including on sensitive skin. That’s a reasonable bar for a gentle daily cleanser, not a guarantee for every skin.
The evidence
The results RIMAN reports
RIMAN cites a consumer study (GSC Anti-Aging Lab, 30 women aged 19–65, 9-point satisfaction scale) for both cleansing performance and user satisfaction. Sharing the figures as reported — not as a promise:
Improvement in pore-debris (sebum) cleansing
Reduction in visible pore area
Improvement in post-cleanse hydration
Agreed the cleansing felt effective
Brand-reported. Figures are RIMAN’s own consumer study results (GSC Anti-Aging Lab, 30 adult women, immediate-use and survey data). Cosmetic, not medical, claims — individual results vary.
The method
How to use it
Routine synergy
Day: use it on its own, or swap in a powder wash exfoliant. Night: RIMAN suggests an oil cleanse first, an exfoliating powder wash 1–2× a week, then this gel cleanser to finish — a simple double-cleanse rhythm rather than a strict rule.
The honest part
What it realistically does — and doesn’t
What you can expect: a thorough but gentle cleanse that doesn’t leave skin feeling tight, plus a visible short-term improvement in how pores and post-cleanse skin look, per RIMAN’s own testing. That’s a realistic, well-scoped job for a daily cleanser.
The honest limitation: a cleanser’s effects are mostly immediate and surface-level — the “45% pore reduction” and similar figures describe how skin looks right after use, not a permanent structural change to pore size. This is educational, not medical advice, and results vary by skin type and routine.
The decision
Buy or skip: who this cleanser is for
Buy it if
- Your skin runs oily or your pores look enlarged
- You want a gentle, skin-pH-matched daily gel cleanser
- You like a centella-based, fragrance-forward daily step
Skip it if
- You’re very dry and prefer a cream or oil cleanser only
- You’re already happy with your current cleanser
- You want a fragrance-free formula
Curated, tested, and explained — so you can decide whether a centella gel cleanser earns a spot in your daily routine.
Bottom line: the ICD Balancing Gel Cleanser is a well-formulated, centella-based daily cleanser with real brand-reported gains in cleansing and pore-look improvement, at a skin-friendly pH. Great for oily or congested skin that wants a gentle daily step; easy to skip if you’re very dry or already set with a cleanser you love.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is this cleanser drying?
A. It’s formulated at a skin-similar pH (5.5–6.5) with centella and a hydrating water base, aimed at cleansing without stripping. As always, patch-test if you’re prone to dryness or irritation.
Q. Can I use it morning and night?
A. Yes. RIMAN’s own routine notes suggest it as a daytime option or a nightly finishing step after an oil cleanse, rather than a strict once-daily rule.
Q. What does “pore reduction” actually mean here?
A. RIMAN’s figure describes how pores look immediately after use in their consumer study, not a permanent change to pore structure. Think temporary, visible tightening, not medical treatment.
Q. Why is there a surcharge at checkout?
A. A 3.6% surcharge currently applies at checkout due to import tariffs. The $29 price is before that surcharge; confirm the final total at the retailer.
