SKINFOOD Rice Mask Wash Off for combination skin
Rice Extract
Glycerin
Sodium Hyaluronate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Propylene GlycolAverage
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for combination skin; other nourishing masks 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 suitability for combination skin, as glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide humectant benefits, but it lacks ingredients to specifically manage oily shine.
- The presence of rice bran water and sodium hyaluronate offers excellent nourishing and hydrating benefits, which are supportive for combination skin.
- The safety profile is good, with no risks of irritation for your combination skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using your creamy mask 3x a week and work up to daily use if your skin tolerates it.
- Apply your creamy mask after cleansing and toning, but before your moisturizer to lock in benefits. This step fits nicely right in the middle of your daily routine.
- Smooth an even layer of the creamy mask gently over your face, avoiding any unnecessary heavy rubbing. Let it sit for a few minutes ⏱ so your skin can drink it in.
- Apply the creamy mask on clean and dry skin to help manage oily shine effectively. This ensures the product works best for your combination skin type.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Do a simple patch test before your very first use to make sure your skin is happy.
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
How well does SKINFOOD Rice Mask work for combination skin?
SKINFOOD Rice Mask Wash Off works moderately well for combination skin, as glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide good hydration, but it lacks ingredients to specifically manage oily shine. A product for this type of skin needs soothing properties, a high concentration of heartleaf extract, and ingredients that balance moisture levels without overwhelming the skin.
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for combination skin?
Rice bran water and sodium hyaluronate make this mask a good fit by providing nourishing and hydrating benefits. This mask needs ingredients like heartleaf extract or soothing agents to balance moisture levels and manage oily shine.
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 does Glycerin do for combination skin?
Glycerin helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by pulling moisture in and keeping it there. It improves hydration and supports your skin barrier, which is unlikely to cause irritation.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This nourishing mask fits into a weekly routine for combination skin right after cleansing. Because this product has an average fit, combination skin also needs ingredients to manage oily shine.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask in the same routine as retinol, applying it after your retinol treatment to help lock in moisture and keep your skin soft. Because this product lacks ingredients to specifically manage oily shine, combination skin needs a formula that balances hydration with oil-controlling ingredients.
How often should I use this mask?
This mask works for combination skin, though other products fit it better, and needs ingredients to specifically manage oily shine alongside its nourishing and hydrating benefits.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause irritation for combination skin, as it has a good safety profile with no harsh ingredients. However, combination skin still needs extra ingredients that specifically help manage oily shine.
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
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, 2023Daily 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 combination skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
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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