High Tide Water Cream
Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion

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High Tide Water Cream

The Ordinary

Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion

A face moisturizer built around Panthenol and AHA, for hydration and barrier repair.

A face moisturizer built around Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

Face moisturizer
Face moisturizer
37 ingredients
45 ingredients

Brand price

AUD 79.95 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 11.70 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from Australia
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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • Face oil1

    An oil formulated to be used on the face.

    Squalane

  • Panthenol (provitamin B5)1

    Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.

    Panthenol

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Citric Acid

  • Hyaluronic acid1

    Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.

    Sodium Hyaluronate

Benefits

Concerns

  • May Trigger Acne1

    Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.

    Sorbitan Isostearate

  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1

    May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

    Sorbitan Isostearate

  • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1

    May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

    Sorbitan Isostearate

  • May Worsen Oily Skin1

    May increase shine or excess oil.

    Squalane

Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Aqua (in both products)

    Solvent

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  • Oryza Sativa Lipids

    Skin Conditioning

  • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

    Emollient

    0-2 / 0

    • Face oil
    • Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
    • Plant or mineral oil
    • Barrier Repair
    • Hydrating
    • May Trigger Acne
    • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
    • May Worsen Oily Skin
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Ectoin

    Skin Conditioning

    0 / —

    • Hydrating

  • Hydrogenated Lecithin

    Emulsifying

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Propanediol

    Viscosity Controlling

    0-1 / —

    • Hydrating

  • Glycerin (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating

  • Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax

    Viscosity Controlling

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • Barrier Repair
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Glyceryl Glucoside

    Humectant

  • Sodium Hyaluronate (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Hyaluronic acid
    • Hydrating

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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