Rice Ferment Lees

Rice Ferment Lees is a cosmetic ingredient used as a humectant, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 36 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameRICE FERMENT LEES
FunctionHUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number-
Prevalence36 products (0.04% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Face Cleansers 19.4%Toners 13.9%General Moisturizers 11.1%Serums 11.1%Essences 8.3%Makeup Removers 8.3%

Frequently asked

What does Rice Ferment Lees do in skincare?
Rice Ferment Lees functions as a humectant, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Rice Ferment Lees allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Rice Ferment Lees?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (19.4% of its uses).

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