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The Face Shop Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Cream for combination skin

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  • HighCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

Works for combination skin; other moisturizers fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 hydration for your combination skin, as glycerin and rice extract provide essential moisture and support barrier function, though they do not specifically target oily shine. Rice bran oil and shea butter offer additional nourishment, which may be beneficial for drier areas of combination skin.
  • The formulation is safe for your combination skin, with rice extract and ceramide NP working to soothe and repair the skin barrier without harsh ingredients.

How to apply

  • Use this moisturizer in your AM and PM routine every day to control shine. Always pair with SPF in the morning.
  • Apply this moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your morning SPF.
  • Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin and avoid harsh rubbing. Let it ⏳absorb for a minute.
  • Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help it lock in moisture better. This keeps your combination skin balanced.
  • Avoid the eye area when applying the moisturizer. Do a patch test before your first use.

People Say

★4.5Overall rating based on 5.0k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this cream is highly praised for its deep hydration and ability to provide a radiant glow without feeling heavy, making it ideal for dry to normal skin. However, its strong floral scent and rich texture are frequently cited as drawbacks, leading to breakouts or irritation for those with sensitive or acne-prone skin.

Highlights

  • Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
    • “Holy grail for dry skin”
    • “saved my winter skin”
    • “moisturizes all day”
    • “eliminated my dry patches”
  • Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
    • “Creamy but non-greasy”
    • “absorbs quickly”
    • “doesn't feel sticky”
    • “lightweight yet rich”
  • Strong floral scent Often Mentioned
    • “Smell is too strong”
    • “perfume gave me a headache”
    • “heavily scented”
    • “smells like old lady perfume”
  • Brightening glow Sometimes Noted
    • “Gives a healthy glow”
    • “skin looks brighter”
    • “glass skin effect”
    • “radiant morning skin”
  • Good value Sometimes Noted
    • “Great price for quality”
    • “little goes a long way”
    • “affordable daily moisturizer”
    • “lasts a long time”
  • Causes breakouts Sometimes Noted
    • “Caused cystic acne”
    • “broke me out immediately”
    • “gave me tiny bumps”
    • “clogged my pores”
  • Greasy on oily skin Sometimes Noted
    • “Too greasy for summer”
    • “made my face shiny”
    • “oil slick by noon”
    • “heavy on oily zones”
  • Causes irritation Rarely Noted
    • “Stung my face”
    • “caused redness”
    • “irritated my sensitive skin”
    • “burned upon application”

Sources: lovi.care, nykaa.com, iherb.com, influenster.com, yesstyle.com, youtube.com, and more

Questions and answers

How well does The Face Shop Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Cream work for combination skin?

The Face Shop Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Cream works moderately well for combination skin by delivering essential moisture and nourishment to drier areas, though it does not specifically target oily shine. To work best for this skin type, a moisturizer needs effective hydrating and brightening ingredients that reduce oily shine without causing irritation or heaviness.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022

Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for combination skin?

Glycerin and rice extract help provide essential moisture and support the skin barrier, while rice bran oil and shea butter offer extra nourishment for drier areas of your combination skin. Combination skin of this type needs brightening and moisturizing ingredients that reduce oily shine without causing irritation.

Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2011Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Rice Extract do for combination skin?

Rice extract helps keep combination skin hydrated, smooth, and balanced while reducing excess oil and dark spots. It is unlikely to cause irritation and offers gentle antioxidant protection that supports a clear and even complexion.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

What do Ceramides do for combination skin?

Ceramides help balance combination skin by supporting the skin barrier in dry areas without feeling heavy on oily zones, keeping the skin smooth and comfortable. They play an essential role in maintaining the outer water barrier, and a moisturizer with ceramides and light hydrators works well for this skin type.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2003

Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for combination skin?

This moisturizer goes after your hydrating toner and before your SPF in the morning, and after your treatment step in the evening. It provides moderate hydration for your combination skin, but to better fit this skin type, a product also needs ingredients that help balance oily shine.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022

Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this cream with retinol by applying it after your retinol treatment to help soothe the skin and lock in moisture. Using a barrier-enhancing moisturizer alongside retinoids is unlikely to cause irritation and may help your skin tolerate the treatment better.

Cutis, 2006

How often should I use this cream?

You can use this cream daily in both your morning and evening routines to keep your skin soft and balanced. Regular daily application of moisturizers helps improve skin moisture and supports the skin barrier.

Health Science Reports, 2021Dermatology, 2003

Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?

This cream may cause breakouts for combination skin, as reviewers moderately complain about clogged pores and greasiness on oily areas. To work better for this skin type, a moisturizer needs lightweight hydrators that balance moisture without heavy oils or butters that can trigger shine and congestion.

Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?

Yes, you can use this cream on your body and the thin skin around your eyes, though combination skin needs a lightweight moisturizer that also balances oily shine.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2011

Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (benzyl salicylate, citronellol, limonene, hexyl cinnamal, and linalool). Behenyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.

What the research says

  • A rice bran oil nanoemulsion formulated using low energy methods showed low irritation potential in vitro and improved skin moisture while maintaining normal skin pH in human volunteers during in vivo assessments.

    Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2011
  • 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, 2017
  • A lipid mixture enriched by ceramide NP with fatty acids of diverse chain lengths significantly improved skin barrier recovery rate, stratum corneum integrity, and hydration compared to a vehicle cream in healthy adult male volunteers with corticosteroid-impaired skin.

    Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022
  • Emulsions containing ceramides 1 and 3 improved skin hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss in sodium lauryl sulfate-irritated skin of fifteen healthy Asian women compared to a control emulsion.

    International Journal of Dermatology, 2008
  • Daily 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, 2020
  • The 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, 2025
  • Red 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, 2016
  • The 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, 2020
  • Ten 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, 2001
  • Niacinamide/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, 2012
  • A 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, 2025
  • A 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, 2025
  • Topical 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, 2011
  • Topical 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, 2022
  • Treatment 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, 2019

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Behenyl Alcohol, Betaine, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Tri-C14-15 Alkyl Citrate, Stearic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Rice Extract, Octyldodecyl Lactate, Diisostearyl Malate, Rice Bran Oil, Ceramide Np, Glycosphingolipids, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Sorbitan Olivate, Peg-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Isoceteth-25, Isoceteth-10, Dimethicone Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polyacrylate-13, Dimethicone, Cyclomethicone, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Lecithin, Trisodium Edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool

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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