SKINFOOD Rice Mask Wash Off for skin with dark spots
Rice Extract
Glycerin
Sodium Hyaluronate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Propylene GlycolLow
- AverageNormal Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A weak match for skin with dark spots; the nourishing masks alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dark spots: hyperpigmentation, sun spots, and uneven skin tone. 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 excellent nourishment for your normal skin due to rice bran water and sodium hyaluronate, which hydrate and improve texture, but these ingredients do not target your main goal of pigmentation and may pose risks of worsening it.
- Glycerin and polyglutamic acid provide humectant action, offering general skincare benefits that are not specialized for your pigmentation concerns.
How to apply
- Use your creamy mask PM routine once a week to start, then increase frequency if your normal skin feels good. Always remember to wear SPF during the day to protect your skin.
- Apply the creamy mask after cleansing and toning, and before your usual moisturizer. This helps lock in all the good ingredients for your skin.
- Smooth an even layer of the creamy mask over your face while avoiding the eye area. Do not rub it in harshly.
- Apply the creamy mask on dry skin since your skin is not sensitive and can handle active ingredients well. Let it sit for the recommended time before rinsing or patting in.
- Always do a patch test before your first use to check for any allergic reactions. Avoid mixing this mask with strong acids in the exact same routine.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 16.3k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users with dry, sensitive, and dull skin frequently praise this mask for its ability to gently exfoliate without irritation, leaving the complexion noticeably softer and brighter. While most report a "mochi-like" hydrated glow and improved texture, a minority of users find the physical rice particles difficult to rinse off or the floral fragrance too strong for their preference.
Highlights
Softens skin texture Mostly Mentioned
- “skin feels like baby butt”
- “face was so smooth”
- “softest my skin has ever been”
- “texture is so bouncy”
Brightens complexion Often Mentioned
- “gives an incredible glow”
- “skin looks clearer and luminous”
- “brightens dull skin”
- “helps with hyperpigmentation”
Gentle exfoliation Often Mentioned
- “mildly exfoliating”
- “not a harsh scrub”
- “particles were quite soft”
- “didn't over-exfoliate my sensitive skin”
Hydrating and moisturizing Sometimes Noted
- “leaves skin hydrated”
- “doesn't dry out skin”
- “creamy base moisturizes nicely”
- “skin feels plump”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “smells very mild and calming”
- “nice soapy scent”
- “smells like sweet rice”
- “lovely floral fragrance”
Difficult to rinse Sometimes Noted
- “rice chunks are hard to get off”
- “takes a while to wash off”
- “residue left behind”
- “messy to remove”
Ineffective for some Rarely Noted
- “didn't do anything”
- “no noticeable difference”
- “just a basic moisturizer”
- “saw no brightening”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “no spatula included”
- “tub is unhygienic”
- “wish it had a scoop”
- “messy jar”
Potential irritation Rarely Noted
- “caused breakouts”
- “stung my face”
- “redness after scrubbing”
- “itchy reaction”
Strong fragrance Rarely Noted
- “perfume smell is too strong”
- “scent gave me a headache”
- “too fragranced for sensitive noses”
- “smells like cheap floral perfume”
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Questions and answers
Why is SKINFOOD Rice Mask Wash Off a weak match for skin with dark spots?
This mask is a weak match because while rice bran water and sodium hyaluronate nourish and hydrate normal skin, they do not target dark spots and may even risk worsening them. Skin with dark spots needs a product that contains effective soothing ingredients providing excellent benefits for pigmentation without any risk of irritation.
Which ingredients make this mask a poor fit for skin with dark spots?
This mask is a weak match for your dark spots because rice bran water and sodium hyaluronate hydrate your skin nicely but do not target pigmentation, and they may even risk worsening it. A mask of this type needs effective soothing ingredients that help with pigmentation without irritation, along with skin-repairing components to enhance your overall skin health.
What does Rice Extract do for skin with dark spots?
Rice extract helps make dark spots less noticeable by slowing down the pigment production in your skin. Using it regularly also helps brighten your overall complexion while keeping your skin smooth and protected.
What does Glycerin do for skin with dark spots?
Glycerin helps keep dry skin hydrated and supports a healthy skin barrier, which makes skin feel soft and smooth. While it does not directly fade dark spots on its own, it is often added to spot-fading products to keep the skin comfortable while other ingredients work.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2017
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for skin with dark spots?
This mask goes in the weekly routine for skin with dark spots, used after cleansing and enzyme powder, and before treatment and moisturizer. Because this product is a weak match for dark spots, this skin type needs products with brightening ingredients that target pigmentation directly.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask alongside retinol by applying it during your weekly routine before your treatment step. A product of this type for skin with dark spots needs brightening ingredients and targeted pigmentation-fading agents to help clear dark spots while keeping skin soft.
How often should I use this mask?
Use this nourishing mask once a week as part of your weekly routine. However, it is a weak match for dark spots and needs brightening ingredients like vitamin C or niacinamide to help fade them.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for skin with dark spots?
This mask is unlikely to cause purging since it does not contain exfoliating acids or retinoids, but its rich formula may potentially clog pores or trigger breakouts on some skin types. Skin with dark spots needs brightening ingredients like vitamin C or niacinamide to fade spots while keeping pores clear.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Optimized transfersomes loaded with epigallocatechin-3-gallate and hyaluronic acid increased cell viability while reducing lipid peroxidation, intracellular ROS, and MMP expression in HaCaT cells, and exhibited higher skin permeation and deposition compared to plain EGCG.
Drug Delivery, 2017Poly-gamma-glutamic acid derived from a novel Bacillus subtilis strain dose-dependently increased skin barrier markers, hyaluronic acid synthesis, and aquaporin 3 expression in keratinocytes, and elevated filaggrin, involucrin, CD44, and aquaporin 3 expression in a reconstructed skin model compared to the control.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2025A 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, 2017Daily 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, 2016The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Treatment with a combination of propylene glycol, ethanol, water, and shampoo was found effective, easy to use, and cosmetically attractive with no observed side effects in patients with dandruff.
Cutis, 1988A moisturizer containing glycerol and propylene glycol reduced transepidermal water loss, decreased epidermal thickness, increased stratum corneum thickness, and reduced dermal inflammatory infiltrate compared to untreated disrupted skin in six healthy beagle dogs.
Veterinary Dermatology, 2020
Why other nourishing masks fit skin with dark spots better
Niacinamide significantly decreased hyperpigmentation and increased skin lightness compared with vehicle alone after 4 weeks of use in women by inhibiting melanosome transfer.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
Ingredients
Water, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Rice Bran Water, Glycerin, Polysorbate 80, Jojoba Esters, Peg-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Sorbitan Stearate, Dimethicone, Carbomer, Potassium Hydroxide, Algin, Sucrose Cocoate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglutamic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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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