AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic vs The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness
AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic scores 9.3/9.8 vs The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness at 8.5/9.8. AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic wins for active ingredients.
Head to head
A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic
Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness
Score comparison
AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic edges ahead, winning 1 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
The Ordinary WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
AESTURA WINSIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
13% overlapOnly in AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic
24 unique
Shared ingredients
6 in common
Only in The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness
39 unique
Why AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic comes out ahead
Where AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 6.1 compared to The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness's 2.0. Its formula features Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, and Asiaticoside in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness scores 9.8 here versus 8.4 for AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic brings Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, and Asiaticoside as actives, while the Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness relies on Ectoin, Allantoin, and Lysine Hcl. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Best for your skin type
AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
Value comparison
At mid-range pricing with a score of 9.3, AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic delivers strong value. The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness sits at the budget level with a 8.5 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
Our verdict
AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness is still a solid pick.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic or The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness?
Based on ingredient analysis, AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Do AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic and The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness share ingredients?
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
What's the main difference between AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic and The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.