Rice Exfoliating Brightening Face Serum – Gentle Even-Tone Formula

This brightening serum blends the gentle exfoliating power of rice extract with skin-clarifying actives to visibly improve uneven skin tone and refine surface texture. Formulated for everyday use, it works to reveal a more luminous, radiant-looking complexion without harsh scrubbing or irritation. An ideal choice for anyone seeking a brighter, smoother appearance with a gentle daily formula.

Best For

• Use area: Face
• Skin type: All skin types, including sensitive and dull skin
• Skin concern: Uneven skin tone, dullness, rough texture, dark spots, post-blemish marks
• Routine step: Serum — apply after cleanser and toner, before moisturiser

Key Benefits

• Visibly brightens and evens the overall appearance of skin tone
• Gently exfoliates to refine surface texture for a smoother look and feel
• Helps reduce the visible appearance of dark spots and dull, uneven areas
• Leaves skin looking more luminous and refreshed with continued use

Hero Ingredients

• Rice Extract — Renowned in East Asian skincare traditions for its brightening and skin-tone-evening properties; helps skin appear more radiant and refined
• Gentle Exfoliating Complex — Works at the skin's surface to help sweep away the look of dullness and support a smoother, more even-textured appearance
• Skin-Soothing Botanicals — Help calm the appearance of skin during the exfoliating process, leaving it looking balanced and comfortable

How to Use

1. Apply to freshly cleansed and toned skin.
2. Dispense 2–3 drops onto fingertips and gently press across the face, avoiding the eye area.
3. Allow the serum to absorb fully — do not rinse off.
4. Follow with a moisturiser and, in the morning, a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher.

When to Use

Best used in the evening as part of your PM routine to allow the exfoliating actives to work overnight. If used in the morning, always follow with a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher, as exfoliating serums can increase sun sensitivity. Begin with every other day if your skin is new to exfoliating formulas, then increase to daily use as tolerated.

Texture / Format / Size

A fluid, water-light serum with a gentle milky quality that glides effortlessly across skin. It absorbs quickly and leaves no residue, making it easy to layer under heavier moisturisers or night creams. The precision dropper applicator keeps the formula hygienic and allows controlled dosing with each use. Travel-friendly and TSA-compliant at under 100ml. A single bottle provides approximately 4–6 weeks of nightly use.

Warnings & Patch Test

• For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
• Perform a patch test on the inner wrist 24 hours before first full use.
• Discontinue use and consult a healthcare professional if irritation persists.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• This formula contains exfoliating actives. Always apply broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher during the day when using this product, as skin may be more sensitive to UV exposure.
• Cosmetic product only. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes rice extract good for brightening?
Rice extract has been a staple of East Asian beauty traditions for centuries. It is naturally rich in compounds that help visibly even skin tone and support a more luminous, radiant appearance, making it a popular choice for brightening-focused formulas.

Will this serum cause irritation?
The exfoliating complex in this serum is formulated to be gentle enough for everyday use. However, if you are new to exfoliating serums or have sensitive skin, we recommend starting with every other evening and building up to daily use at your skin's own pace. Always patch test before first full use.

Do I need to wear SPF when using this serum?
Yes — whenever you use any product with exfoliating actives, wearing a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher during the day is strongly recommended. Exfoliation can temporarily increase skin's sensitivity to UV exposure, and daily SPF use also helps preserve the brightening results you're working toward.

How long until I see a visible difference in my skin tone?
Most users begin to notice a more even, radiant-looking complexion within 2–4 weeks of consistent use. Darker spots and uneven patches typically require 6–8 weeks of regular application before a significant visible improvement is apparent.

Can I use this serum with a Vitamin C product?
We recommend introducing one new active at a time. If you already use a Vitamin C serum, you may use them on alternating evenings to prevent over-sensitising your skin. Always listen to your skin and reduce frequency if any discomfort occurs.

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