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Shay Mitchell’s Kids’ Skincare Brand Rini Faces Split Reception After K‑Beauty Launch

Opponents question marketing to very young children despite the brand’s assertions of dermatologist testing plus EU compliance.

Overview

  • Rini debuted in early November with five sheet and hydrogel face masks for ages three and up, priced around €6 and manufactured in South Korea.
  • The founders say formulas were developed with pediatric chemists, tested by dermatologists in the US, and designed to meet EU Cosmetic Regulation standards.
  • Reaction online has been polarized, with some parents seeking kid‑specific options and opinion writers framing the products as tools for nurturing self‑care.
  • Industry voices weighed in, including a Kiehl’s Instagram post stating “The only face mask kids should put on” and a marketer warning about adult beauty norms reaching children.
  • Rini says it plans to expand its skincare and play offerings by summer 2026.