This moisturizer from The Ordinary aims to provide a soothing and hydrating experience with an ultra-light texture. It's formulated with rice lipids and ectoin, ingredients known for their calming and protective properties, making it suitable for dry and dehydrated skin that may also experience redness.
Sephora price
$13.00 - $22.50
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Sephora reviews
4.7 / 5
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Glass take
4.7 / 5 overall fit
A lightweight, fragrance-free moisturizer that delivers on its promise of soothing hydration and reduced redness, making it a solid choice for dry and dehydrated skin types.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
An ultra-light moisturizer, for dry and dehydrated skin, that delivers 24-hour soothing hydration.
Shake well before use. Apply a few drops to the face in the morning and evening.
What Glass adds
This is a well-formulated, no-fuss moisturizer that excels at providing hydration and calming redness. Its lightweight texture makes it a great option for those who dislike heavy creams, and the ingredient list is thoughtfully curated for sensitive and dry skin.
Soothing Hydration
Many users found this moisturizer to be incredibly effective at hydrating their dry skin while simultaneously calming redness and irritation. The lightweight feel was a frequent point of praise.
Gentle Formula
The absence of fragrance and alcohol was highlighted as a significant benefit for those with sensitive skin, who reported no adverse reactions.
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Routine Fit
Apply this after your serums and treatments, as the final step in your routine to lock in hydration. It works well both morning and night.
Why it works
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What it actually does well
Where it starts to feel redundant
Routine fit
Morning and Night
This moisturizer is suitable for both AM and PM routines. Its lightweight nature makes it a good base for makeup in the morning, and its hydrating properties are beneficial overnight.
Glass rating
A lightweight, fragrance-free moisturizer that delivers on its promise of soothing hydration and reduced redness, making it a solid choice for dry and dehydrated skin types.
Hydration
4.8 / 5
Users consistently report long-lasting hydration without feeling heavy or greasy.
Soothing
4.7 / 5
Effectively calms redness and irritation, particularly beneficial for sensitive skin.
Texture
4.6 / 5
The microemulsion formula is praised for its light, fast-absorbing feel.
Full ingredient breakdown
Solvent
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0.0 / 10
The base of the formulation, dissolving other ingredients.
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All skin types
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None
Emollient
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1.0 / 10
Lipids derived from rice, known for their skin-conditioning and barrier-supporting properties.
Usually helps with
Dry skin, barrier support
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None
Emollient
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1.0 / 10
A highly stable oil that mimics the skin's natural sebum, providing moisture and conditioning.
Usually helps with
All skin types, hydration
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None
Soothing Agent
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1.0 / 10
A natural compound that helps protect skin cells from environmental stressors and provides hydration, known for its soothing properties.
Usually helps with
Sensitive skin, redness reduction, hydration
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None
Emulsifier
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1.0 / 10
A phospholipid that helps to stabilize oil and water mixtures, also acts as an emollient.
Usually helps with
Emulsification, skin conditioning
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None
Humectant
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1.0 / 10
A plant-derived humectant that draws moisture to the skin and improves product texture.
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Hydration, texture enhancement
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None
Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A classic humectant that draws water into the skin, providing hydration.
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Hydration
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None
Emollient
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1.0 / 10
A plant-based wax that provides emollience and helps to improve the texture of the product.
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Skin conditioning
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None
Humectant
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1.0 / 10
A derivative of glycerin that helps to improve skin hydration and barrier function.
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Hydration, barrier support
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None
Humectant
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0.0 / 10
The salt form of hyaluronic acid, it attracts and holds moisture in the skin.
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Hydration, plumping
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None
Soothing Agent
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0.0 / 10
Known for its soothing and skin-conditioning properties, it helps to calm irritation.
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Soothing, calming
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None
Humectant
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2.0 / 10
A component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor, it hydrates and can help with exfoliation at higher concentrations.
Usually helps with
Hydration, dry skin
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Can be irritating at high concentrations, but typically low in moisturizers.
Amino Acid
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1.0 / 10
An amino acid that is part of the skin's natural moisturizing factor, contributing to hydration.
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Hydration
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None
Amino Acid
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1.0 / 10
An amino acid that is part of the skin's natural moisturizing factor, contributing to hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Amino Acid
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1.0 / 10
An amino acid that is part of the skin's natural moisturizing factor, contributing to hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Amino Acid
Badness
1.0 / 10
An amino acid that is part of the skin's natural moisturizing factor, contributing to hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Amino Acid
Badness
1.0 / 10
An amino acid that is part of the skin's natural moisturizing factor, contributing to hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Amino Acid
Badness
1.0 / 10
An amino acid that is part of the skin's natural moisturizing factor, contributing to hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Amino Acid
Badness
1.0 / 10
An amino acid that is part of the skin's natural moisturizing factor, contributing to hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Amino Acid
Badness
1.0 / 10
An amino acid that is part of the skin's natural moisturizing factor, contributing to hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Humectant
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1.0 / 10
Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid, a component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor, which helps to retain moisture.
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Hydration
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None
Humectant
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1.0 / 10
The sodium salt of PCA, a humectant that is part of the skin's natural moisturizing factor.
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Hydration
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None
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A derivative of xylitol that enhances skin hydration and barrier function.
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Hydration, barrier support
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None
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A derivative of xylitol that helps the skin retain moisture.
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Hydration
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None
Humectant
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1.0 / 10
A sugar alcohol that attracts and retains moisture in the skin.
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Hydration
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None
Humectant
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1.0 / 10
A sugar that acts as a humectant, drawing moisture to the skin.
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Hydration
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None
Humectant
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1.0 / 10
A sugar that acts as a humectant, drawing moisture to the skin.
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Hydration
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None
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A sugar that acts as a humectant, drawing moisture to the skin.
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Hydration
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None
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A disaccharide that helps protect skin cells and retain moisture.
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Hydration, protection
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None
Humectant
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1.0 / 10
A moisturizing ingredient derived from sugar beets that helps retain water.
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Hydration
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None
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A multi-functional ingredient that acts as a humectant, preservative booster, and solvent.
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Hydration, preservation
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None
Emulsifier
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1.0 / 10
A gentle emulsifier used to blend oil and water components in the formula.
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Emulsification
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None
Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
A synthetic antioxidant that also functions as a skin-conditioning agent and preservative booster.
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Antioxidant protection, preservation
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None
Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant that protects the skin from free radical damage.
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Antioxidant protection
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None
Viscosity Adjuster
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0.0 / 10
Common salt, used here to adjust the thickness of the product.
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Product texture
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None
Humectant
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1.0 / 10
The sodium salt of lactic acid, it's a component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor and helps retain water.
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Hydration
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None
Buffering Agent
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0.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of the product.
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pH balance
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None
Buffering Agent
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0.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of the product.
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pH balance
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None
pH Adjuster
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0.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of the product to a skin-friendly level.
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pH balance
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None
Emulsifier
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2.0 / 10
A non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier. While generally considered safe, some individuals may be sensitive to ethoxylated ingredients.
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Emulsification
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Potential for mild irritation in very sensitive individuals.
Chelating Agent
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1.0 / 10
A biodegradable chelating agent that helps to stabilize the formula by binding to metal ions.
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Formula stability
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None
Humectant
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1.0 / 10
A solvent and humectant that also has antimicrobial properties, helping to preserve the formula.
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Hydration, preservation
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None
Preservative
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1.0 / 10
A skin-conditioning agent and preservative that enhances the effectiveness of other preservatives.
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Preservation, skin conditioning
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None
Preservative
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2.0 / 10
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth in cosmetic products.
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Preservation
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Can cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
Preservative
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2.0 / 10
A preservative used to prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi.
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Preservation
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Can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in some individuals.
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FAQ
Yes, it is formulated without fragrance and alcohol, and contains soothing ingredients like Ectoin and Allantoin, making it a good choice for sensitive skin.
You can use it twice daily, in the morning and evening, after applying serums and treatments.
It is ideal for dry and dehydrated skin types that may also experience redness. Its lightweight texture also makes it suitable for normal skin.
