Some facts about my personal environment to help paint a fuller picture:
- Climate: Arid, Hot, Low Humidity
- Skin Condition At Time of Use: Dry, dehydrated with some acne along my hairline and temples and some skin redness.
How I Used It:
- Cleanse face (mostly double cleanse), let my face air dry slightly, apply I’m From Rice Mini Toner, serum, cream at least 2 hours before bed.
- Once a day at night for ~2 months
THE GOOD:
✨Due to its water/milky texture, it has a lightweight feel and doesn’t feel sticky or heavy on the skin.
✨Unscented/fragrance free so it doesn't give me a headache nor act as a skin irritant due to the fragrance.
✨ Vegan and cruelty-free
✨ 12 month shelf life after opening
Effective?
✨There is a slight improvement in hydration. And there ~might~ be an illuminating effect, but it’s on par with this DIY rice toner in my kitchen.
All skin types?
✨Yes, but I’ll add that it seems like it would work on those with really sensitive skin as long as you’re not allergic to rice or any of the ingredients. But that’s the same for any product. It seems like it would benefit people with reactive skin types the most because it is so gentle.
Side Effects?
✨ No side effects for me. It didn’t irritate my skin or break me out, which I can really appreciate as I do have sensitive skin. It was mildly hydrating and did brighten my skin as claimed.
⚡TLDR;⚡
✨ Standard toner that my skin neither hates nor loves. I would not repurchase this product because it doesn’t seem to do anything that other toners don’t do. It is not a holy grail product, but I do like that it doesn’t break me out or irritate my skin.
💫 Despite claims, I did not notice a protective barrier. I seemed to have a similar amount of water loss with or without it. Not enough oomph. This isn't necessarily bad, just neutral.
💫 It does not leave my skin glowing in the way that I hoped. It’s nice but it honestly doesn’t seem that different to making a diy rice toner. The only difference that I can tell after 2 months of use is it’s slightly more hydrating than the DIY one which tended to be better suited for combo/oily skin types. But for the cost I expected better.
