The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Protein Conditioner — Shea Butter for Dry, Breakage-Prone Hair, Sulfate-Free

The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Essential Treatment is a nourishing rice-protein conditioner with shea butter designed to restore moisture, smooth fiber, and reduce breakage without sulfates or silicones.

This Korean hair mask-style conditioner pairs hydrolyzed rice protein and rice extract with rich shea butter and macadamia oil to hydrate, detangle, and improve hair resilience. Lightweight glycerin and panthenol lock in moisture while polyquaternium-10 and stearamidopropyl dimethylamine help smooth cuticles for better shine and manageability. The formula is free from sulfates and silicones, dermatologist tested, and intended for everyday use on all hair types.

How does this treatment strengthen hair and lower breakage?

The blend of hydrolyzed rice protein and rice bran oil supports fiber structure and helps temporarily fortify weakened strands. Panthenol and niacinamide contribute to surface conditioning so hair bends more without snapping. Regular use improves elasticity and reduces the visible signs of split ends and breakage.

• Hydrolyzed rice protein penetrates and reinforces damaged cortex.
• Rice bran oil and macadamia oil replenish lipids for smoother fibers.
• PANTHENOL adds moisture retention for improved flexibility.
• Gentle conditioners reduce mechanical damage during combing.

Will it tame frizz and add shine without weighing hair down?

Yes — the formula balances lightweight emollients and butters so it smooths and imparts shine while avoiding a greasy finish. Cetearyl alcohol and glyceryl stearate provide slip for detangling, while shea butter delivers deeper hydration where hair is driest. The finishing result is softer hair with reduced frizz and visible gloss.

• Stearamidopropyl dimethylamine for ease of combing and reduced static.
• Shea butter supplies intensive hydration to dry ends.
• Glycerin and butylene glycol attract and lock moisture.
• Light emollients keep strands buoyant, not heavy.

How should I use this conditioner for best results?

Use as a regular rinse-out or an intensive weekly treatment depending on your hair’s needs. After shampooing, apply evenly from mid-lengths to ends, leave on 2–5 minutes for daily conditioning or 10–15 minutes for deeper repair, then rinse thoroughly. For extra nourishment, apply to towel-dried hair and follow with gentle styling.

• Rinse-out daily: 2–5 minutes for hydration and manageability.
• Deep treatment: 10–15 minutes once weekly for breakage control.
• Concentrate on mid-lengths and ends; avoid roots if oily.
• Pair with The Face Shop Rice Water Bright shampoo for full routine benefits.

Is the formula suitable for colored or chemically treated hair?

The formulation is free of sulfates and silicones, which makes it generally compatible with colored and chemically treated hair. Soothing and conditioning ingredients help restore moisture lost during chemical services while minimizing additional stripping. Always patch-test if you have sensitive scalp conditions or recent chemical treatments.

• Sulfate-free base reduces the risk of color stripping.
• Niacinamide and panthenol soothe and condition processed hair.
• Contains gentle preservatives and fragrance; check for sensitivities.
• Dermatologist tested and suitable for diverse hair textures.

Who is this for: The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Essential Treatment is aimed at anyone with dry, dull, or breakage-prone hair seeking a nourishing, non-greasy conditioner that restores smoothness and resilience. It suits all hair types, including color-treated and chemically processed hair, and is especially helpful for people who want a K‑beauty treatment that balances hydration with lightweight conditioning. If your priority is to reduce split ends, improve shine, and make daily styling easier without heavy silicones, this conditioner is an appropriate addition to your haircare routine.

Ingredients

WATER/EAU, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERIN, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER, STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE, C13-15 ALKANE, MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA SEED OIL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, LACTIC ACID, PARFUM/FRAGRANCE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, POLYQUATERNIUM-10, PANTHENOL, SALICYLIC ACID, NIACINAMIDE, POLYGLYCERYL-4 CAPRATE, DISODIUM EDTA, HYDROLYZED RICE PROTEIN, ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN OIL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, SODIUM BENZOATE, ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) EXTRACT