Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion INCI List & Ingredients | The Ordinary

Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This emulsion from The Ordinary lists 46 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

1 known allergen in this formula

1 known irritant

Urea · irritant · lowKnown allergen (irritant): Urea
Sodium hydroxide · otherStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.

Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

HydratingBarrier repairReduces irritationScar healingRedness reducingAnti-agingBrighteningDark spotsSkin texture

Key Ingredients

1
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
2
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
3
Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
4
UreaGently exfoliates and deeply moisturizes.
5
EctoinProtects against environmental stress and aging.

Full Ingredient List

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, oryza sativa lipids, simmondsia chinensis seed oil, ectoin, hydrogenated lecithin, propanediol, glycerin, rhus succedanea fruit wax, glyceryl glucoside, sodium hyaluronate, allantoin, urea, serine, alanine, glycine, glutamic acid, lysine hcl, threonine, arginine, proline, pca, sodium pca, xylitylglucoside, anhydroxylitol, xylitol, fructose, glucose, maltose, trehalose, betaine, pentylene glycol, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, hydroxyacetophenone, tocopherol, sodium chloride, sodium lactate, sodium citrate, citric acid, sodium hydroxide, isoceteth-20, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, 1, 2-hexanediol, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin

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12urea

Potential Concerns

May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.

Frequently asked questions

Is Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion's listed ingredients. "Not detected" isn't an absolute guarantee, but it's a good sign for fragrance-sensitive skin — confirm against the current pack and your own triggers.

Is Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.

Is Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion contains 1 flagged allergen and 1 irritant (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion against your own profile.