SKINFOOD Rice Brightening Cream 60ml

Rice has been in Korean skincare for a very long time, and this is one of the more literal versions of it. The SKINFOOD Rice Brightening Cream is a 60ml moisturizer built around Icheon rice, using rice extract, rice bran water, rice seed water and hydrolyzed rice protein alongside a 48-hour fermented rice water the brand calls Baekguk.

The rest of the list is more interesting than most rice creams. Niacinamide sits high, and there are seventeen amino acids listed individually, plus gluconolactone as a mild PHA and protease, an enzyme, both included to support smoother-looking texture. Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, a licorice-derived ingredient, sits alongside them. The texture is light and non-sticky and sits fine under makeup. The formula does contain fragrance.

This works for normal, combination and dull-looking skin, and for anyone who wants a brighter-looking routine with a gentle enzyme step built in. If you only use fragrance-free products, look elsewhere.

Features

●        Light, non-sticky cream texture that sits well under makeup

●        Rice appears four times on the list: extract, bran water, seed water and hydrolyzed protein

●        Seventeen amino acids listed individually in the formula

●        Gluconolactone, a mild PHA, plus protease as a gentle enzyme step

●        Niacinamide sits high on the ingredient list

●        Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, a licorice-derived ingredient, for a comfortable finish

Concerns

●        Skin that looks dull and lacks freshness

●        The look of uneven tone

●        Rough-looking surface texture

●        Wanting a lighter moisturizer that still finishes a routine properly

Suitable For

●        Normal, combination and oily skin

●        Anyone who prefers a light cream over a rich one

●        Morning and evening use with daily sunscreen

●        People who do not mind a lightly scented product

Made In

●        South Korea

●        The light texture means it finishes a routine without weighing anything down

●        Gluconolactone and protease support smoother-looking texture without a scrub

●        Niacinamide contributes to a fresh-looking, even-looking complexion over time

●        Sits well under sunscreen and makeup, so it works as a morning cream

●        Rice-derived ingredients and amino acids give the formula its hydrating side

●        A 60ml jar covers roughly two months of twice-daily use

1.     Cleanse your face and apply your toner.

2.     Apply your serum or other treatment steps and let them settle.

3.     Take an appropriate amount of the SKINFOOD Rice Brightening Cream onto your fingertips.

4.     Spread it gently over the face and neck.

5.     Pat until it has absorbed fully.

6.     Use morning and night, and apply sunscreen every morning.

Key Ingredients

Rice Complex: Rice extract, rice bran water, rice seed water and hydrolyzed rice protein, all drawn from Icheon rice.

Aspergillus Ferment: The fermentation ingredient behind the brand's Baekguk fermented rice water.

Niacinamide: Sits high on the list and supports a fresh-looking, even-looking complexion.

Gluconolactone: A polyhydroxy acid included as a gentle surface step.

Protease: An enzyme used alongside the PHA to support smoother-looking texture.

Ingredient Claims

●        Contains Fragrance

●        Contains gluconolactone, so pair with daily sunscreen

Full Ingredients List

Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Isopentyldiol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Triethylhexanoin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Betaine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Carbomer, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Water, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Seed Water, Aspergillus Ferment, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Gluconolactone, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Trehalose, sh-Oligopeptide-1, Protease, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance

SKINFOOD is a South Korean brand founded on the idea of building skincare around food ingredients, and it has been doing so since 1957 as a food company and since 2004 under the SKINFOOD name. Its ranges are named for what is in them, from rice and black sugar to carrot and avocado, and the packaging usually names the region the ingredient came from. Everything is made in Korea. SKINFOOD Canada shoppers can find the range at C&C Cosmetics.

●        SKINFOOD Rice Brightening Cream

●        60ml

●        1 jar