The Body Shop Chinese Ginseng & Rice Clarifying Polishing Mask for dry skin
Chinese Ginseng
Rice Extract
Shea Butter
Salicylic Acid
Luffa Cylindrica Fruit
Average
- AverageDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry skin; other cleansing masks fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate suitability for dry skin as glycerin provides humectant action, but the inclusion of shea butter is insufficient to fully address dryness.
- The kaolin and luffa cylindrica fruit effectively cleanse pores and exfoliate, offering general skincare benefits that support dry or flaky skin.
- The formula is safe for your dry skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this cleansing mask PM as part of your weekly routine, starting 1x/week and increasing slowly if needed. Always follow with a rich moisturizer to prevent dryness.
- Apply the cleansing mask after using your cleanser and enzyme powder, but before your hydrating toner and moisturizer. This ensures the mask works effectively on your dry skin.
- Smooth an even layer of the cleansing mask over your face while avoiding any rubbing. Let it sit for the recommended time before gently rinsing it off.
- Apply the cleansing mask to clean, dry skin for the best comfort. Since your skin is dry, this method helps prevent any potential irritation.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Do a patch test before your first use to ensure your skin tolerates the product well.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 1.0k+ reviewsThis creamy, exfoliating mask is widely praised for its ability to revitalize dull, uneven skin tones, leaving the face feeling softer and looking brighter. While most users enjoy the "spa-like" cooling sensation and polishing effect, some find the herbal ginseng scent overpowering and the granular texture slightly abrasive for sensitive skin. This summary is based on a very large amount of data and should definitely be taken into account.
Highlights
Brightens and evens tone Mostly Mentioned
- “My complexion instantly feels brighter”
- “Reveals brighter-looking skin”
- “Helps remove dullness and unevenness”
Effective exfoliation Often Mentioned
- “Polishes away dead skin”
- “Texture feels really nice and scrubby”
- “Leaves skin feeling super smooth”
Softens skin Often Mentioned
- “Face feels incredibly smooth”
- “Leaves my skin feeling super soft”
- “Skin feels lovely and soft after use”
Cooling sensation Sometimes Noted
- “Instantly feel that cooling effect”
- “Feels very spa-like and relaxing”
- “Refreshing and soothing experience”
Difficult to remove Sometimes Noted
- “Difficult to wash off cleanly”
- “Makes a total mess in the sink”
- “Need a washcloth for full removal”
Price point Sometimes Noted
- “Quite pricey”
- “Expensive but worth buying”
- “Steep pricing made me think twice”
Strong herbal scent Sometimes Noted
- “Scent might be a bit overwhelming”
- “Smells very strongly of ginseng”
- “Has a strange scent I can't describe”
Potential irritation Rarely Noted
- “Felt a slight burning sensation”
- “Particles are a bit large/rough”
- “Ingredients could be tough for sensitive skin”
Sources: lovi.care, nykaa.com, productreview.com.au, influenster.com, kherblog.com, tictalktoe.com, and more
Questions and answers
How well does The Body Shop Chinese Ginseng & Rice Mask work for dry skin?
This mask works okay for dry skin, helping to clean pores while glycerin provides some moisture, but shea butter is not quite enough to stop dryness. It is safe and unlikely to cause irritation, but dry skin needs much richer moisturizing ingredients and heavier nourishing butters to feel truly soft and comfortable.
Which ingredients make this exfoliant a good fit for dry skin?
Glycerin helps bring moisture to dry skin, while rice extract and shea butter provide soothing benefits that support skin comfort. However, a product of this type needs richer hydrating agents and nourishing butters to fully meet the needs of dry skin.
What does Chinese Ginseng do for dry skin?
Chinese ginseng helps keep dry skin hydrated and protected against damage caused by UV rays. It may boost moisture and natural hydration factors while reducing skin dryness.
Journal of Ginseng Research, 2018Journal of Ginseng Research, 2020
What does Rice Extract do for dry skin?
Rice extract helps keep dry skin hydrated and smooth while making it feel softer. It brings moisture back to the surface and supports overall skin barrier comfort.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022
Where does this exfoliant go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This exfoliating mask fits into a dry skin routine as a weekly step rather than a daily one. Dry skin of this type needs a nourishing mask packed with rich soothing oils and butters to deeply soften and lock in moisture.
Can I use this exfoliant with retinol, and in what order?
It is unlikely to irritate your dry skin, but because this mask has clay and scrubbing bits, it lacks enough heavy soothing ingredients to keep dry skin comfortable alongside retinol. Dry skin needs a rich nourishing mask with extra shea butter or rich oils to support the barrier when using strong treatments like retinol.
How often should I use this exfoliant?
Start by using this exfoliating mask once a week, and if your dry skin tolerates it well and shows good results, you can carefully use it more often. This product of this type needs rich moisturizing ingredients like ceramides or natural oils to fully comfort and soften dry skin.
Can this exfoliant clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on dry skin, as its cleansing and exfoliating ingredients help keep pores clear without harsh effects. However, because it only offers moderate suitability for dry skin, a product of this type needs richer moisturizing ingredients like more shea butter or extra plant oils to fully comfort very dry skin.
Is this exfoliant fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It contains fragrance (parfum, limonene, citral, citronellol, linalool, and eugenol) and drying alcohol (alcohol denat).
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017A topical xanthan gum nanogel containing gamma-oryzanol-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers and nanosized TiO2 and MBBT filters demonstrated high photoprotection with an SPF of 34 and no skin irritation or sensitization in a rat model.
Pharmaceuticals, 2023Enzyme-modified ginseng extract cream significantly reduced the global photo-damage score and various roughness measures including total roughness, smoothness depth, and arithmetic roughness average compared to placebo in 23 human subjects.
Rejuvenation Research, 2015A red ginseng hydrogel formulation with 1,2-hexanediol promoted selective growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis and decreased Cutibacterium acnes in 20 female subjects.
Journal of Ginseng Research, 2022A 1% fermented black ginseng cream significantly reduced eye wrinkles and brightened skin color in twenty-three human subjects compared to control cream and baseline.
Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health. Part A, 2020Daily application of a cream containing niosomes loaded with purple glutinous rice extract in 20 human volunteers for 28 days resulted in a significant decrease in melanin index and skin roughness by -14.05% and -9.95%, and increases in skin hydration and elastic recovery by +48.73% and +35.98% compared to initial values.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020The iontophoretic delivery of hyaluronic acid nanogel-loaded Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate significantly reduced advanced glycation end products and mitigated skin stiffening in an ex vivo skin tissue glycation model.
International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2025Red rice extract suppressed UVB-induced inflammation and skin aging in human skin fibroblasts by inhibiting the MAPK signaling pathway, leading to decreased NF-kappa B and AP-1 activation, reduced ECM degradation, and increased ECM synthesis compared to UVB-irradiated controls.
Natural Product Communications, 2016A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen achieved a higher cure rate (39%) than salicylic acid (24%) and a wait-and-see approach (16%) for cutaneous warts at 13 weeks in primary care patients.
CMAJ, 2010A moisturizer containing licochalcone A, 1,2-decanediol, L-carnitine, and salicylic acid significantly reduced noninflammatory, inflammatory, and total acne lesion counts compared to a vehicle control in Thai patients during a 12-week maintenance phase.
BioMed Research International, 2020Treatment with 2% supramolecular salicylic acid hydrogel resulted in a regression and markedly improvement rate of 51.01% compared to 43.10% for Adapaline gel in patients with mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris, showing no significant difference in efficacy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Topical Luffa cylindrica extract suppressed plasma IgE levels by 36% and histamine by 41%, and reduced AD-like skin lesions in Dermatophagoides farinae-sensitized Nc/Nga mice compared to untreated sensitized mice.
Pharmaceutical Biology, 2015Luffa cylindrica stem sap stimulated growth and migration, induced type I procollagen and elastin synthesis, downregulated proteinases, and reversed UV-A-induced damage in human skin fibroblasts.
Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, 2021
Why other cleansing masks fit dry skin better
Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Topical water-in-oil cream containing 3% Crocus sativus extract demonstrated absolute physical stability across various storage conditions and produced a significant increase in skin moisture and changes in transepidermal water loss compared to the base in human volunteers.
Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2014
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Luffa Cylindrica Fruit, Kaolin, Sesamum Indicum Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Peg-100 Stearate, Alcohol Denat, Decyl Glucoside, Alba Beeswax Cera, Perlite, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Propylene Glycol, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Salicylic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Limonene, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Menthol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Citral, Citronellol, Linalool, Menthoxypropanediol, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Eugenol, Dextrin, Rice Extract, Ci 77891 Titanium Dioxide
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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