Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion — Reddit Reviews
by The Ordinary
Updated October 21, 2026
2% ectoin and rice lipids deliver weightless barrier hydration; not fungal-acne safe.
What the community says
A watery microemulsion built around 2% ectoin, rice lipids, jojoba oil, and humectants, it layers beautifully under sunscreen or heavier cream. Dehydrated, combination, and oily skin get lightweight moisture; fungal-acne routines may need to skip it.
What this means for you
Backed by 26 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction and 3 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- 2% ectoin in a featherlight, milky texture
- Layers cleanly under sunscreen or heavier moisturizer
- No noticeable scent, slickness, or stickiness
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Real Reddit threads — 49 mentions across 26 threads
The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion on Reddit, in one place — 26 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction and 3 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.”
Positive
“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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“I have oily skin and 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.”
Positive
“I love the light texture especially as we are heading into summer.”
Positive
“I like The Oridnary’s Ectoin Microemulsion during the winter as my only night time skincare.”
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“during the winter as my only night time skincare”
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“The Oridnary’s Ectoin Microemulsion”
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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.”
Positive
“worked for me after I damaged my skin barrier last year.”
Positive
Dupes & Alternatives
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Better for Redness / Irritation
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