Rice Bran Water: what it is in skincare
⚡ Quick answer: A water-light rice ingredient that hydrates and helps soften the look of the skin.
A water-light rice ingredient that hydrates and helps soften the look of the skin.
What it does
Function: hydrating/skin-conditioning. Skin-conditioning agents improve how skin looks and feels — versatile multitaskers found across toners, essences and creams.
How to spot it on a label
On a Korean product's INCI list, look for Rice Bran Water. Ingredients are listed high-to-low by amount, so its position hints at how much is in the formula. See all skin-conditioning agents →
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