Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion — Reddit Reviews
by The Ordinary
Updated September 2, 2026
2% Ectoin boosts hydration, calms skin, and protects the barrier; very lightweight.
What the community says
A serum-like emulsion with 2% ectoin and rice lipids that hydrates without heaviness. Favored by those needing moisture without greasiness, especially combination and dry skin types. It offers light hydration but may not suffice for severely dry skin needing richer creams.
What this means for you
Backed by 24 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction and 4 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- 2% ectoin plus rice lipids for hydration and barrier support
- Serum-like, lightweight texture suits humid or layering routines
- Non-greasy finish works well under makeup and sunscreens
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Real Reddit threads — 33 mentions across 24 threads
The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion on Reddit, in one place — 24 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction and 4 more, summarized.
“The Ordinary Rice Lipids serum”
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“I have been using all of the moisturizing products for 2 years”
Positive
“I love the 30% AHA 2% BHA Peeling Solution, the Rice Lipids and Ectoin Microemulsion, and the Squalane lip balm.”
Positive
“Also love their multipeptide HA serum, and the one with copper, the AHA peel, multiple moisturizers including the rice lipids micro emulsion.”
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“TO Rice lipids emulsion”
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“Currently enjoying The Ordinary’s rice lipids moisturizer as well, I use it at night and when I wake up my skin feels so plump and hydrated.”
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“I use it at night and when I wake up my skin feels so plump and hydrated.”
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“And i was using an eye cream until i ran out maybe a week ago and then started using the ordinary serum.”
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“my favorite new moisturizer is The Ordinary Rice Lipids and Ectoin Microemulsion.”
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“It has the consistency of a toner, but it moisturizes beautifully.”
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“I love the light texture especially as we are heading into summer.”
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“The Ordinary's new rice lipids+ ection micro-emulsion is honestly amazing too.”
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“Etude soon jung 2x barrier cream worked for me after I damaged my skin barrier last year.”
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“worked for me after I damaged my skin barrier last year.”
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“the ordinary rice lipids moisturizer is also another holy grail”
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“It’s thin like a serum but because of the ingredients it’s SUPER hydrating without being greasy”
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“another holy grail”
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