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Rice Lipids + Ectoin MicroemulsionA face moisturizer built around Niacinamide and Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
A face moisturizer built around Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
INR 499.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 11.70 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic acid3
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Benefits
Hydrating20
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Anhydroxylitol, Beta-Glucan, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Ectoin, Glutamic Acid, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hyaluronic Acid, PCA, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Xylitol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Hydrating20
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Anhydroxylitol, Betaine, Ectoin, Fructose, Glucose, Glutamic Acid, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Maltose, PCA, Propanediol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Tocopherol, Trehalose, Urea, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Glycerin, Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Xylitol
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis13
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ceramide 1, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 4, Ceramide 6 Ii, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polysorbate 20
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isoceteth-20, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Smoothing
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
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
Hydrogenated Lecithin (in both products)
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Viscosity Controlling
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glyceryl Glucoside (in both products)
Humectant
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aqua
Solvent
Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Glucoside is the product of the reaction of Glucose and Glycerin
Learn more about Glyceryl Glucoside →Xylitylglucoside
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
Learn more about Xylitylglucoside →Anhydroxylitol
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
D-Xylitol, 1,4-Anhydro-
Learn more about Anhydroxylitol →Xylitol
Anti-seborrheic, Deodorant, Flavouring, Humectant, Humectant
Xylitol is the pentahydric alcohol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Xylitol →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →
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