Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan Lightweight Gel Moisturizer vs Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness — Ingredient Comparison

The Ordinary

Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan Lightweight Gel Moisturizer

Moisturizer · 40 ingredients · Canada

The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan Gel Moisturizer is a clear, lightweight, and oil-free moisturizer for all skin types, including oily skin.

VeganCruelty-free

The Ordinary

Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness

Moisturizer · 30 ingredients

A lightweight microemulsion moisturizer formulated to hydrate and calm reactive skin. Rice lipids help strengthen the skin barrier and support a dewy appearance, while ectoin—a stress-protective molecule—works to soothe and reduce visible redness. It is best suited for dry or redness-prone skin and is free of alcohol and fragrance.

Fragrance-freeVegan

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How these two interact

No conflicts — safe to layer

Both are Moisturizer products.

At a glance

Fragrance-free

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Vegan

Cruelty-free

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Price

$10.80

$2.20 less

$13

Key ingredients

Hyaluronic Acid

Holds water in the skin for instant plumping and hydration.

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that protects the barrier and supercharges vitamin C.

Beta-glucan

A soothing humectant that hydrates and calms reactive skin.

Sodium Pca

A humectant that pulls water into the skin for plumper, more hydrated skin.

Urea

A humectant that pulls water into the skin for plumper, more hydrated skin.

Allantoin

Calms redness and smooths texture — buffers harsh actives beautifully.

Glycerin

The workhorse humectant — simple, effective, and exceptionally well-tolerated.

AHA

Jojoba Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Ectoin

A microbe-derived “extremolyte” that shields the skin barrier from environmental stress — pollution, UV, dryness — while locking in moisture.

Glycerin

The workhorse humectant — simple, effective, and exceptionally well-tolerated.

Hyaluronic Acid

Holds water in the skin for instant plumping and hydration.

Allantoin

Calms redness and smooths texture — buffers harsh actives beautifully.

Urea

A humectant that pulls water into the skin for plumper, more hydrated skin.

Sodium Pca

A humectant that pulls water into the skin for plumper, more hydrated skin.

What it targets

Hydration

Barrier

Texture

Soothing

Antioxidant

Hydration

Barrier

Texture

Soothing