The Ordinary's New Moisturiser Transforms Dry Skin with Dewy Hydration
As a beauty journalist with nearly 15 years of experience testing skincare formulations, Helen Wilson-Beevers has developed a keen eye for effective products. When The Ordinary, a brand renowned for its targeted formulas and affordable prices, launched its new rice lipids + ectoin microemulsion, she was eager to put it to the test. This lightweight moisturiser promises intense hydration, skin barrier repair, and redness reduction, challenging the notion that deeply hydrating products must be thick and creamy.
Testing the Product: A Fortnight of Hydration
Wilson-Beevers incorporated the emulsion into her daily skincare routine for two weeks, focusing on its formula, application, and results. As a busy mum with dehydrated and reactive skin, she values straightforward products that offer a hydration boost and gentle radiance. The emulsion comes in a 60ml or 120ml glass bottle with a dropper applicator, making it easy to dispense the milky liquid. She applied it onto cleansed skin after serum, noting its runny texture required careful handling but allowed for quick, even coverage across the face.
Key Ingredients and Benefits
The formula features rice lipids to retain hydration and protect against water loss, soothing ectoin, nourishing jojoba oil, and a natural moisturising factors blend of electrolytes and amino acids. Through a process called microfluidisation, high pressure creates smaller particle sizes, resulting in a weightless fluid rather than a rich cream. Wilson-Beevers found the moisturiser refreshing and comforting, with fast absorption that leaves a smoothing, translucent finish. While slight tackiness lingered on her hands, there was no greasiness, and the product is buildable for a richer effect or mid-day top-ups.
Results and Suitability
Suitable for all skin types, the emulsion delivers a dewy, moisturised effect without heaviness, impressing Wilson-Beevers with its cooling, comforting relief for sensitive skin. On drier days, she layered it over another moisturiser, but plans to use it alone as warmer weather approaches. The softness lingers post-application, and it dries quickly under makeup. With its affordable price and smoothing hydration, she will add it to her regular routine, praising it as an ideal consistency for spring and beyond.
Trust and Expertise
Helen Wilson-Beevers brings extensive experience in skincare, having reviewed numerous budget-friendly brands like The Inkey List and CeraVe. Her dry skin type allows her to accurately assess product potency and effectiveness, ensuring reliable insights for readers seeking affordable skincare solutions.
