
About this product
A lightweight micro emulsion moisturizer combining rice lipids and ectoin to hydrate and support skin barrier health without a heavy feel.
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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, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Fructose, Glucose, Maltose, Trehalose, Betaine, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopherol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Isoceteth-20, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
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3 experts · Moderate agreementWhat the gurus are saying
This emulsion earns consistent praise for delivering real hydration in a texture that feels weightless and spreads easily, making it especially valuable for anyone who wants ectoin's barrier-support benefits without a thick cream. Gurus found it calms redness, smooths texture, and suits oily and acne-prone skin well. The main caveat is seasonality: it shines as a standalone moisturizer in warmer months, but many may want to layer a richer cream on top come winter to lock in enough moisture for colder weather.
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A lightweight micro emulsion moisturizer combining rice lipids and ectoin to hydrate and support skin barrier health without a heavy feel.
Yes. All 3 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 79%.
The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Micro Emulsion holds a Guru Score of 79%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 independent expert reviewers we have collected.
The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Micro Emulsion is generally suited to dry skin and sensitive skin.
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