SKINFOOD Rice Mask Wash Off for dry sensitive skin
Rice Extract
Glycerin
Sodium Hyaluronate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Propylene GlycolAverage
- HighDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry sensitive skin; other nourishing masks fit it better.
- International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2025
- Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015
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
- Offers excellent nourishing for your dry skin due to the presence of rice bran water and sodium hyaluronate in concentrations that hydrate and improve skin texture.
- The product provides general skincare benefits, such as hydration, cleansing, or soothing, which are supportive for your dry or flaky skin due to the presence of sodium hyaluronate and polyglutamic acid in concentrations that provide hydration.
- There are no risks of irritation for your dry and sensitive skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this creamy mask as part of your PM routine. Start applying it 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply the creamy mask after cleansing and toning , but right before your final moisturizer.
- Gently press a thin layer of the creamy mask into your skin, and avoid any harsh rubbing.
- For the best results with dry skin , apply the creamy mask directly onto clean skin.
- Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid getting the creamy mask too close to your eyes.
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 dry sensitive skin?
This mask works for your dry sensitive skin, though other products fit it better because it hydrates and smooths without causing irritation. To match the top choices for this skin type, a nourishing mask needs effective hydrating ingredients like water collagen and hyaluronic acid along with calming components to support moisture retention and barrier repair.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2025Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for dry sensitive skin?
Rice bran water, sodium hyaluronate, and polyglutamic acid make this mask a good fit because they hydrate your dry skin and improve its texture without causing irritation. To truly thrive, dry sensitive skin needs nourishing masks that combine deeply hydrating and barrier-repairing ingredients with gentle, calming components while completely avoiding allergens.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2025Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015
What does Rice Extract do for dry sensitive skin?
Rice extract helps dry, sensitive skin by boosting hydration, reducing roughness, and calming irritation. It provides antioxidant protection and supports a smooth, soft feel without causing discomfort.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
What does Glycerin do for dry sensitive skin?
Glycerin helps dry sensitive skin by drawing moisture into the skin and keeping it there, making the skin soft and smooth. It is very gentle and unlikely to cause irritation while improving how well the skin holds onto water. This type of skin needs ingredients that boost hydration and repair the barrier without causing stinging.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This mask goes in a weekly routine for your dry sensitive skin, right after cleansing and before your treatment and moisturizer. Because this is an average fit for your skin, dry sensitive skin typically needs a mask of this type that also includes extra soothing ingredients and rich barrier-supporting oils to keep it comfortable and smooth.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
How often should I use this mask?
You can use this nourishing mask once a week as part of your weekly routine for dry sensitive skin. This mask works well for your skin, though dry sensitive skin needs a product with extra barrier-repairing ingredients like ceramides and soothing plant extracts for the best results.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2025Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry sensitive skin because its ingredients have a safe profile without harsh elements. However, products used on this skin type also need extra soothing agents and barrier-strengthening ingredients to provide a better fit.
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
Poly-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, 2025Hyaluronic 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, 2015A 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, 2023Dermatological 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, 2021Daily 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, 2016A 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 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, 2001Topical 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, 2025Topical 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, 2024A topical antioxidant serum significantly reduced air pollution-induced skin pigmentation and proinflammatory gene expression ex vivo, and improved skin aging signs in 40 healthy adult females after 90 days of daily use.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Treatment 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
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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