5 Reasons to Try Our Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask
They’ll make you want to stock up.
If you haven’t tried our Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask already, this is your sign. At Beauty of Joseon, we’ve made a lot of community favorites and TikTok-viral launches. But this soothing, brightening face mask remains one of our top favorites.
As our homage to hundred of years of Korean beauty wisdom, we wanted to create a self-care staple with one of our most treasured historical ingredients, rice. During the Joseon dynasty, Koreans mixed ground rice with mung bean and red bean, then applied this mixture to wet skin as an earlier version of today’s wash-off mask. We drew inspiration from this practice to create a modern wash-off mask that helps clear pores and soothe stressed skin with these time-honored ingredients. Ours is formulated with a mix of rice hull powder, rice bran, and rice lees extract. We add honey to help calm breakouts and kaolin to balance sebum levels and help clarify pores.
Whether you’re already obsessed with this formula or haven’t tried it yet, we’re convinced you’ll stock up after reading our formula deep dive. To make this best seller a relaxing and rejuvenating experience, our product developers spent hours in the lab to make our dream rice mask a reality. The result: a 15-minute mask that leaves you with glowing, smoother skin that’s perfectly hydrated. It’s rooted in our deep knowledge of Hanbang ingredients and blended from our most innovative K-beauty formulas. And whether your skin is dry, oily, or somewhere in between, it gives you the ultimate reset.
Wondering exactly how we make it happen? Here’s five not-so-secret things that make Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask your ultimate skincare product.
1. It’s enriched with RICE-DERIVED INGREDIENTS.
As a Hanbang-anchored brand, we love any chance to formulate new products with time-honored ingredients drawn from traditional Korean medicine or well-known staples. Many of these ingredients have long been used to make skin more radiant and balanced. Our Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask features rice in the form of makgeolli extract, also known as Korean rice wine. Rice in various forms is known as a precious ingredient known for its hydrating, brightening, and smoothing properties, and we use makgeolli extract, to be more specific, the main ingredient for this product is makgeolli lees–fermented residue of rice that are used to make makgeolli.
During the process of making makgeolli, a byproduct is produced that contains a powerful blend of amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that help brighten, hydrate, and improve skin elasticity. Don’t worry: The makgeolli extract we use is completely alcohol-free, since any alcohol evaporates during fermentation. And because we upcycle this byproduct, it’s also an eco-friendly ingredient.
2. It’s clinically tested and gentle.
Years of mud masks might have left you skeptical if you have dry, dehydrated, or reactive skin. Many mud masks can leave your face feeling tight, uncomfortable, dry, and irritated. But our Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask is different.
We formulated this creamy, clay-based face mask to be gentle on all skin types while addressing a wide range of concerns. So whether you're in need of a brightening boost or need to clear out congested pores, it's your one-step solution, no matter your skin type or sensitivities.
To make sure the formula stayed as gentle as possible, we put it through a 24-hour Patch Test conducted by the Korea Dermatology Research Institute on 30 subjects, and it passed the test. So if you’ve been hesitant to use clay masks for fear of irritation, this formula is your solution.
3. It’s a multi-targeted mask for every skin type.
We mean it when we say all skin types; this blend of Hanbang ingredients will benefit you whether you’re oily or dry. Here’s how.
First, we included honey in this formula to soothe and nourish skin while preventing dryness. It’s also naturally antibacterial, so it can help combat and prevent blemishes.
Next, we incorporated rice in two different ways to draw out the maximum benefits of this superstar ingredient. Our makgeolli-derived rice wine complex clarifies skin and boosts your natural glow, while finely ground rice hull powder gently exfoliates, leaving skin smooth and radiant.
We blend these hydrating ingredients together with kaolin clay to create a creamy base that doesn’t get dry and tight on your skin. This natural oil-absorbing ingredient purifies pores and controls excess sebum, making it especially beneficial for oily and combination skin.
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4. It won’t dry you out.
Some clay masks harden and dry on your face, which leads to flaky patches and an uncomfortable tight feeling. They’re also not very beneficial for dry skin. We wanted everyone to be able to enjoy this masking experience, so we made sure that Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask would stay moist until you rinse it off.
From the second you apply it, you’ll notice how the creamy clay base feels refreshing and moisturizing on your skin. And instead of hardening and cracking off, it stays that way, gently drawing out sebum without stripping your skin.
5. It helps you unwind with a subtle makgeolli scent.
We believe that skincare is a ritual, especially when you’re taking time to relax and apply a face mask. So to make this mask a little more fun and give a nod to its traditional inspiration, we infused it with the subtle, natural aroma of fermented rice. This slightly sweet scent mingles with the earthy grain scent of makgeolli, creating a sensory experience that’s truly relaxing.
This mask isn’t just a treat for your skin, but your senses as well. It’s calming for your mind and skin, making using it an opportunity to take a moment for yourself and relax.
From its gentle, non-drying formula to its skin-loving Hanbang ingredients, every element in this mask is designed to work in harmony with your skin, not against it. Whether you're looking for hydration, exfoliation, or a radiant glow, this all-in-one mask delivers noticeable results without irritation. Plus, the calming scent of fermented rice adds a sensory layer to your self-care ritual, turning skincare into something you actually look forward to.
Thoughtfully crafted, clinically tested, and powered by traditional Korean medicine, our Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask is your go-to for balanced, glowing skin. Add it to your routine—and we predict it’ll stay there for good.
Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask
Rice-Infused Reset
Meet your 15-minute total skin reset. Inspired by the time-honored benefits of Korean rice, this mask combines our rice wine complex with rice hull powder for brighter-looking, plumper-looking, hydrated skin. Honey and kaolin clay create a non-drying base that helps soothe and purify pores. Slather it on, rinse it off, and treat your skin to the ultimate ritual.
All-in-One Care
We formulated this Korean face mask to stay gentle on all skin types while addressing a wide range of concerns. So whether you're in need of a brightening boost or need to clear out congested pores, it's your one-step solution.
Key Ingredients
- Rice Wine Complex: Upcycled extracts from Makgeolli (traditional Korean rice wine). Helps brighten, hydrate, and boost the look of elasticity.
- Rice Hull Powder: Gently exfoliates to remove dead skin cells and impurities
- Honey: Helps soothe skin, hydrate, and provide antibacterial benefits
- Kaolin Clay: Helps absorb excess sebum and purify pores
