Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness
The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness scores 8.5/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in hydration efficacy (9.8) and low irritation risk (9.5).
✶ Hero ingredients
Plant-derived oil
Works on your skin
Phospholipid — mimics skin barrier lipids
Score breakdown
Scores last verified: July 2026
What makes The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness stand out
The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness is an excellent moisturiser with an overall score of 8.5/9.8. Positioned in the budget bracket, it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Ectoin, Hydrogenated Lecithin — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.
It performs well on hydration (9.8) and low irritation risk (9.5). On the flip side, active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.
Is this right for you?
Great for
- ✓Dry or dehydrated skin — strong moisture-binding profile
- ✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
- ✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
May not suit
- ⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment
Key ingredients
- ✶Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Softens and smooths — #3 in the INCI list
- ✶Ectoin
Works on your skin — #4 in the INCI list
- ✶Hydrogenated Lecithin
Draws in moisture — #5 in the INCI list
- ✶Propanediol
Draws in moisture — #6 in the INCI list
- ✶Glycerin
Draws in moisture — #7 in the INCI list
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45 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)
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Ingredient breakdown
- Draws in moisture21
- Other ingredient6
- Works on your skin5
- Keeps the product fresh5
- Formula balancers4
- Holds the formula together2
- Softens and smooths1
- Locks moisture in1