· By Mask Marie
Rice Skincare: The K-Beauty Secret to Hydrated, Glowing Skin This Fall
When autumn arrives and the air turns crisp, our skin often feels the change first — dryness, dullness, and tightness from cooler air and indoor heating. The perfect antidote? Rice skincare, one of the most beloved ingredients in K-beauty.
At Mask Marie, we’ve curated a collection of rice-infused Korean skincare products designed to deeply hydrate, brighten, and protect your skin as the seasons shift. From toners to sheet masks and sunscreens, these gentle formulas bring back that smooth, healthy glow K-beauty is known for.
Why Rice Is a Power Ingredient in Korean Skincare
Rice has been used for centuries in Asian beauty rituals for its ability to nourish, soften, and brighten the complexion. Modern K-beauty rice skincare carries that tradition forward using advanced fermentation and extraction techniques.
Here’s why rice is your skin’s best friend this fall:
- Deep hydration: Rice extract helps the skin retain moisture and restore softness.
- Natural brightening: Rich in vitamin B and antioxidants, rice water visibly evens out dull or uneven skin tone.
- Barrier protection: Rice strengthens the skin barrier, preventing seasonal dryness and irritation.
- Gentle exfoliation: Rice bran naturally smooths texture without stripping moisture.
- Whether your skin feels tight, rough, or tired, rice brings balance and radiance back to your complexion — naturally.
Rice Skincare Curated by Mask Marie
Each of these Korean rice skincare products combines traditional ingredients with modern formulation — perfect for your fall routine.
A soothing, hydrating toner powered by fermented rice water. It softens and preps the skin to absorb moisture, improving texture and tone with every use.
Why you’ll love it: Boosts hydration while helping to brighten dull skin — a perfect first step after cleansing.
This sheet mask delivers instant moisture and glow through fermented rice and makgeolli (Korean rice wine). It calms irritation and revitalizes skin in just 15 minutes.
Pro tip: Use 2–3 times a week to keep your skin plump and dewy through dry fall air.
Even in cooler weather, your skin needs daily sun protection. This best-selling SPF combines rice extract with probiotics to protect, hydrate, and smooth the skin — with a silky, non-greasy finish.
Why it’s a fall essential: Shields from UV damage while reinforcing your skin barrier against seasonal dryness.
Formulated with galactomyces ferment — a rice-derived ingredient — this ampoule mask helps refine texture, strengthen the skin barrier, and deliver lasting hydration.
When to use: Gentle enough for daily use, it’s perfect in the morning to prep and brighten your skin before sunscreen or makeup, and just as soothing in the evening to replenish moisture and calm the skin after a long day.
How to Build a Rice Skincare Routine for Fall
Morning Routine
- Cleanse
- Apply About Me Rice Makgeolli Skin Softener
- (Optional) Use the TIRTIR Galactomyces Softening Ampoule Mask for a refreshing glow boost and smooth, hydrated base before sunscreen.
- Apply Moisturizer
- Finish with Beauty of Joseon Relief Sunscreen.
Evening Routine
- Cleanse
- Apply Rice Makgeolli Skin Softener
- Use About Me Gel Mask or TIRTIR Ampoule Mask (2–3 times weekly)
- Seal with moisturizer
This gentle, layered hydration approach — a hallmark of K-beauty routines — keeps skin radiant, supple, and protected all season long.
The Takeaway: Hydrate, Brighten, and Soothe with Rice
Rice isn’t just a kitchen staple — it’s a skincare powerhouse. Its hydrating, brightening, and calming properties make it the perfect ingredient for dry, sensitive, or dull autumn skin.
Explore our full Rice Skincare Collection at Mask Marie to discover how this humble grain can transform your seasonal skincare ritual.
Stay soft, stay radiant, and let rice keep your skin glowing all fall long.