The Face Shop Rice Water Bright for dry sensitive skin
Rice Water
Cleansing Oil
Foaming
High
- HighDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for dry sensitive skin; a few cleansers fit it even better.
- International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, 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
- Highly suitable for your dry and sensitive skin as glycerin provides humectant action and rice extract offers emollient properties, supporting overall skin hydration and comfort.
- Cocamidopropyl betaine ensures gentle cleansing, while mineral oil contributes to moisturizing benefits, further enhancing suitability for dry skin.
- The product is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use your cleanser AM and PM every day to keep your face fresh. Start slowly once a day if your dry skin feels sensitive at first.
- Apply your cleanser first thing in your routine before any toner or moisturizer. Follow the usual steps for your AM or PM daily routine.
- Gently massage the cleanser onto your face using soft circular motions. Avoid harsh rubbing to protect your dry skin.
- Apply the cleanser to slightly damp skin to help it clean gently without stripping moisture. This method is very safe for sensitive and dry skin types.
- Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and avoid the delicate eye area. Always do a patch test before using the product for the first time.
People Say
★4.3Overall rating based on 5.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users frequently highlight the powerful deep-cleaning and noticeable brightening effects that contribute to a glass skin appearance. However, a significant number of reviews indicate that the foam can be too stripping due to its high pH, and the oil's strong fragrance may cause irritation for those with dry or sensitive skin.
Highlights
Great value Mostly Mentioned
- “Bottle lasts for months”
- “Very affordable for the size”
- “A little goes a long way”
Drying and stripping Mostly Mentioned
- “Leaves skin feeling tight”
- “Too drying for winter”
- “Stripped my natural oils”
Deep clean feel Often Mentioned
- “Face feels super clean”
- “Leaves no grime behind”
- “Great for oily skin congestion”
Effective makeup removal Often Mentioned
- “Melts waterproof mascara easily”
- “Dissolves heavy foundation instantly”
- “Removes all traces of dirt”
Pleasant scent Often Mentioned
- “Smells fresh and clean”
- “Love the rice water smell”
- “Fragrance is luxurious”
Eye irritation Often Mentioned
- “Stings eyes badly”
- “Causes blurry vision”
- “Burns if it gets in eyes”
Visible brightening Sometimes Noted
- “Skin looks instantly brighter”
- “Helps even out skin tone”
- “Gives a glowy glass skin look”
Caused breakouts Sometimes Noted
- “Gave me tiny white bumps”
- “Broke out in cystic acne”
- “Clogged my pores”
Oily residue Sometimes Noted
- “Leaves a greasy film”
- “Hard to rinse off completely”
- “Requires a second cleanse”
Overpowering fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “Perfume smell is too strong”
- “Fragrance caused a headache”
- “Smells like cheap cologne”
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Questions and answers
What makes Rice Water Bright Cleansing Oil a great fit for dry sensitive skin?
THE FACE SHOP Rice Water Bright is a great fit because glycerin and rice extract help keep your skin hydrated and comfortable, while mineral oil and gentle cleansing ingredients moisturize without causing irritation. This combination supports skin hydration and helps maintain a calm, smooth feel.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for dry sensitive skin?
Glycerin, rice extract, mineral oil, and cocamidopropyl betaine make this cleanser a great fit because they help provide moisture, hydration, and gentle cleansing without causing irritation. These ingredients work together to keep dry and sensitive skin comfortable and soft.
What does Rice Water do for dry sensitive skin?
Rice water helps keep dry sensitive skin calm and moisturized by supporting the skin barrier and reducing irritation. Rice-derived ingredients are very well tolerated and generally soothe redness while improving overall hydration.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2002
What does Cleansing Oil do for dry sensitive skin?
Cleansing oil helps dry sensitive skin by washing away dirt gently while protecting the skin barrier and keeping the face comfortable. Choosing a mild, slightly acidic cleanser with moisturizing agents is unlikely to cause irritation and supports better skin hydration.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This cleanser fits well into both your morning and evening routine. It is a great choice because ingredients like glycerin and rice extract help keep your skin hydrated and comfortable while gently cleansing.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser with retinol by washing your face with it before applying your retinol treatment. Using a gentle cleanser helps keep your dry and sensitive skin comfortable and hydrated while you use retinol.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this cleanser daily in both your morning and evening routines. Using a mild cleanser daily helps keep dry skin hydrated and comfortable while removing impurities safely.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This cleanser may cause breakouts for some people with dry sensitive skin, as reviewers sometimes complain about clogged pores. However, it is generally formulated with gentle ingredients that help maintain comfort without harsh irritants.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cleanser on your body and around your eyes, as it is a great fit and safe for dry sensitive skin. Glycerin and rice extract help keep delicate areas comfortable and hydrated without irritation.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
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, 2020A 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, 2017The 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, 2016Aspergillus oryzae-fermented broken rice and brewers' rice water extracts inhibit photoaging in UV-irradiated human fibroblasts and co-cultured keratinocytes by downregulating MMP-1, inhibiting elastase, enhancing collagen formation, upregulating elastin gene expression, and lowering pro-inflammatory cytokines.
Cellular and Molecular Biology, 2023Non-waterproof sunscreen was effectively removed by either a cleanser or cleansing oil, whereas waterproof sunscreen was best removed by cleansing oil, with cleansing oil causing less skin dryness compared to the cleanser in 20 participants.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Pumpkin seed oil demonstrated a promising potential role in treating female pattern hair loss, showing significant improvements in hair shaft diversity and vellus hairs comparable to minoxidil 5% foam over 3 months.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical FMX101 4% minocycline foam significantly reduced inflammatory and noninflammatory lesions and improved Investigator's Global Assessment scores compared with vehicle in patients with moderate-to-severe acne vulgaris.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2019FMX101 4% topical minocycline foam demonstrated significantly greater reductions in inflammatory lesions and higher treatment success rates compared to the foam vehicle in participants with moderate to severe acne vulgaris.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2020
Ingredients
Water, Rice Extract, Mineral Oil, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium Edta, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
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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