The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness
by The Ordinary · skin_care
Editor's Take
The Ordinary rarely makes this much formulation sophistication look so unshowy; the rice-lipid microemulsion earns its treatment credentials without inflating the price.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Efficacy: 8.5 / 10
- Modern Tech: 8.2 / 10
- Clean Beauty: 8.3 / 10
- Sustainability: 7.8 / 10
The Verdict
Efficacy is Exceptional, with Ectoin, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Lipids, and Hydrogenated Lecithin supporting hydration, soothing, and barrier repair. Clean is Excellent, though trace Isoceteth-20 keeps it outside stricter natural standards. Technology is Highly Advanced, and the amino-acid NMF complex gives dry or stressed skin more than basic moisturization. A standout barrier moisturizer for the price.
Full INCI list
Aqua/Water/Eau, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Lipids, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Ectoin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Propanediol, Glycerin, Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax, Glyceryl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Urea, Serine, Alanine, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Lysine Hcl, Threonine, Arginine, Proline, Pca, Sodium Pca, Xylityl Glucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Fructose, Glucose, Maltose, Trehalose, Betaine, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopherol, Sodium Chloride, Sodiumlactate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Isoceteth-20, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, 1, 2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexyl Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin