Rice Toner — Reddit Reviews
by I'm From
Updated September 25, 2026
Rice extract and niacinamide drive hydration, brightness, and that milky-glow payoff; sometimes clogs.
What the community says
A milky hydrating toner with 77.78% rice extract and niacinamide. Redditors use it for softness, brightness, and layering under actives, but combo and acne-prone folks complain about stickiness, whiteheads, or clogged-feeling skin.
What this means for you
What people love
- Rice extract + niacinamide for glow
- Hydrating without feeling heavy for many
- Layers well after cleansing or actives
Watch out for
- Can trigger whiteheads or breakouts
- Sticky, milky finish annoys some
- Too rich for clog-prone combo skin
Product details
Use caution
Values
Product Traits
Key Ingredients
What the science says vs. what Reddit says
Acne
Some evidence
Niacinamide: 6 studies tested it on its own. See all 17 studies
What the studies found
- Most studies found niacinamide helped acne
- Some studies found 4% niacinamide cleared acne about as well as clindamycin
- One study found 4% niacinamide improved red, sore spots, but IPL worked better
- Some research found no clear difference, and a large review said the effects were uncertain
Hyperpigmentation
Some evidence
Niacinamide: 5 studies tested it on its own. See all 24 studies
On Reddit: Rice extract combined with niacinamide brightens and evens skin tone over two to three months in actual user experience. 4 mentions
What the studies found
- All of these studies found niacinamide helped fade dark spots or patches
- In clinical trials, 5% niacinamide faded dark spots more than a placebo
- It also helped when used with salicylic acid peels, more than peels alone
- Used on its own, it helped, but one study found a niacinamide mix worked better
- One study found the fading effect reversed after stopping niacinamide
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 139 mentions across 27 threads
I'm From Rice Toner on Reddit, in one place — 27 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/koreanskincare and 2 more, summarized.
“It's on my list to try after my I'm from Rice Toner is used up.”
Mentioned
“Got a quarter left in my I'm from Rice toner.”
Mentioned
“How's the I'm From Rice Toner? That one has been on my mind for a while.”
Mentioned
“The rice toner from I'm From has been doing wonders to my skin ✨”
Positive
“After two to three months, my skin looked really glowy, healthy, and even-toned.”
Positive
“Unfortunately it made my forehead breakout 🥲”
Positive
“I am from Rice Toner.”
Positive
“I forgot how many bottles I have finished”
Positive
“I'm From Rice Toner”
Positive
“The Marshalls/TJMaxxs I’ve been to recently have all had the same 4/5 korean brands they’ve been cycling through.”
Mentioned
“The biggest score I’ve ever gotten is the I’m From Rice Toner.”
Mentioned
“There was also a massive section of korean and japanese makeup and haircare.”
Mentioned
“TIRTIR, Thank You Farmer & I'm From Rice (4/10): Loved the texture, hated the sting.”
Cautionary
“My skin really liked I'm From rice toner. I never experienced any stinging with the product”
Cautionary
“I use I’m From Rice Toner right after cleansing & before applying my Vit C serum.”
Cautionary
“I’m from rice toner”
Positive
“Routine:”
Positive
“I’ve used this routine along with chemical peels.”
Positive
