Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion
+C Vit Brightening Perfector

The Ordinary

Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion

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+C Vit Brightening Perfector

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

A face moisturizer built around Vitamin C and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and smoothing.

Face moisturizer
Face moisturizer
45 ingredients
37 ingredients

Brand price

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

Brand price

USD 22.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • Mineral sunscreen1

    Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.

    Titanium Dioxide

  • Sunscreen1

    Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.

    Titanium Dioxide

  • Face oil1

    An oil formulated to be used on the face.

    Squalane

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)1

    L-ascorbic acid, the unesterified form of vitamin C.

    Ascorbic Acid

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Aqua (in both products)

    Solvent

    0 / —

  • 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 (in both products)

    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

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Hyaluronic acid
    • Hydrating

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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