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Shay Mitchell’s Rini Launches Kids’ Face Masks, Faces Online Backlash

The celebrity-founded brand positions Korean-made masks as gentle self-care for young children, with pediatric guidance noting most kids only need a mild wash, moisturizer and sunscreen.

Overview

  • Rini debuted Nov. 6 with three items—the Hydrating Hydrogel Mask, After Sun Hydrogel Mask and Everyday Face Sheet Mask—priced $5.99 to $6.99 and offered in puppy, unicorn and panda designs.
  • Products are available on heyrini.com with shipping beyond the U.S., including to Europe, Mexico and Canada.
  • Founders Shay Mitchell, Esther Song and Matte Babel say formulas were developed in South Korea and dermatologically tested, with company materials citing pediatric toxicologist oversight and regulatory reviews.
  • Coverage highlights confusion over the intended age range, with reports variously listing 4–12 or 3 and up, adding to questions about necessity and safety.
  • Social media criticism has intensified over normalizing beauty routines for children, while the founders describe the line as playful self-care and experts reiterate that basic cleanser, fragrance-free moisturizer and sunscreen are typically sufficient.