Keana Pore Care Rice Pack for acne-prone skin
Japanese Rice
Serum
Niacinamide
Sodium Hyaluronate
Vitamin EHigh
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
A great choice for acne-prone skin; a few nourishing masks fit it even better.
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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 good suitability for your combination skin, as rice ferment filtrate and glycerin provide humectant action and support skin hydration without being overly heavy.
- Provides moderate benefits for your acne and blemishes due to rice ferment filtrate and sake ferment filtrate, which offer gentle exfoliation and soothing effects.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your acne-prone skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components like rice ferment filtrate and sodium hyaluronate.
How to apply
- You can use this creamy mask as part of your PM routine once a week. Start 3×/week if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply the creamy mask after cleansing and toning, but always before your moisturizer .
- Smooth an even layer of the creamy mask over your face while avoiding any harsh rubbing. Let it sit ⏱ for the recommended time before rinsing.
- Apply the creamy mask on clean and dry skin for the best results against blemishes.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a patch test before your very first use.
People Say
★4.8Overall rating based on 200+ reviewsUsers find this wash-off mask to be a gentle and hydrating treatment that leaves skin feeling soft and plump. It effectively smooths skin texture and provides a temporary brightening effect. However, many users note that it does not significantly reduce pore size and can be difficult to rinse off, serving more as a moisturizing step than a pore treatment.
Highlights
Unique texture Mostly Mentioned
- “feels like applying mashed rice”
- “texture is like soft cottage cheese”
- “thick and doesn't drip”
- “fluffy and easy to spread”
Instant skin softening Often Mentioned
- “skin felt baby soft”
- “cheeks were so smooth”
- “instant smoothing effect”
- “texture felt refined immediately”
Difficult to rinse Often Mentioned
- “takes forever to rinse”
- “leaves a film if not scrubbed”
- “hard to wash off with just water”
- “clings to the hairline”
Brightening effect Sometimes Noted
- “face looked brighter”
- “gave me a nice glow”
- “removed dullness”
- “skin looked more radiant”
Gentle & hydrating Sometimes Noted
- “didn't sting my sensitive skin”
- “very soothing and hydrating”
- “great for dry patches”
- “gentle enough for daily use”
Underwhelming pore results Sometimes Noted
- “pores looked the same”
- “no change in blackheads”
- “didn't shrink pores at all”
- “good for hydration, not pores”
Scent (Subjective) Rarely Noted
- “smells like sake”
- “weird fermented scent”
- “has a slight alcohol smell”
- “smell was off-putting”
Small quantity/price Rarely Noted
- “finished it in 5 uses”
- “pouch is smaller than expected”
- “expensive for the amount”
- “wish it came in a bigger tub”
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Questions and answers
What makes Keana Keana Pore Care Rice Pack a great fit for acne-prone skin?
Keana Keana Pore Care Rice Pack is a great fit because rice ferment filtrate and sake ferment filtrate help gently calm blemishes and smooth the skin without being heavy. It has an excellent safety profile with no irritation risks for acne-prone skin thanks to soothing ingredients like sodium hyaluronate and the absence of harsh components.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for acne-prone skin?
This mask is a great fit for your acne-prone skin thanks to rice ferment filtrate and sake ferment filtrate, which provide gentle exfoliation and soothing effects. Ingredients like glycerin and sodium Hyaluronate also help keep your skin hydrated without feeling too heavy, while a lack of harsh components ensures a very low risk of irritation.
What does Japanese Rice do for acne-prone skin?
Japanese Rice helps calm acne-prone skin by reducing redness and soothing irritation. Rice-derived ingredients are generally safe and gentle, making them unlikely to clog pores while keeping the skin balanced and smooth.
What does Serum do for acne-prone skin?
This serum helps calm breakouts and balance oily skin by reducing blemishes and excess shine. It may also improve overall skin texture while supporting your skin barrier, though results depend on the specific ingredients.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This mask goes in a weekly routine after cleansing and before toning, as part of your weekly steps. It is unlikely to irritate acne-prone skin, as it contains soothing and hydrating ingredients.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask in the same routine as retinol by applying the mask first to hydrate and soothe your skin, followed by your retinol treatment. This approach is unlikely to cause irritation because the mask is free of harsh ingredients and contains calming components like rice ferment filtrate and sodium hyaluronate.
How often should I use this mask?
This nourishing mask is a great fit for your acne-prone skin and is best used as part of your weekly routine. It helps keep your skin calm and hydrated without feeling too heavy, with little to no risk of irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
Keana Keana Pore Care Rice Pack is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for your acne-prone skin because it avoids harsh ingredients and includes soothing components like rice ferment filtrate and sodium hyaluronate. This combination helps keep your skin calm and hydrated without being overly heavy.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
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, 2017Hyaluronic acid extracts are safe and efficacious products for skin repair when used in tissue regeneration alone or in combination with herbal or Western medicine.
Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Optimized 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, 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, 2016Combining fractional microneedle radiofrequency with a topical antioxidant serum significantly reduced wrinkle severity by 29.9% versus 18.0%, increased elasticity by 12.9% versus 2.3%, and improved aesthetic outcomes in 31 participants compared to radiofrequency and placebo.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2025The application of human umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cell media containing serum and cream accelerated wound healing, reduced post-treatment erythema, and improved investigator-assessed global scores in twenty-three patients compared to cream alone after ablative CO2 fractional laser treatment.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Topical hyaluronic acid serum used twice daily by 40 females with facial photoaging produced an immediate 134% increase in skin hydration, a sustained 55% increase at week 6, and significant improvements in smoothness, plumping, fine lines, wrinkles, and global appearance without causing irritation.
Dermatology and Therapy, 2021Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2005Topical 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, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Rice Ferment Filtrate Sake Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Rice Bran Oil, Rice Extract, Rice Germ Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol
Behind this fit score
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