If you’ve ever stepped out under the Indian summer sun, you know how quickly your skin can darken, dehydrate, and feel downright inflamed. As someone who’s always leaned into skincare as both a ritual and a refuge, I’ve spent the last few months obsessively testing products that could help me bounce back from a particularly stubborn sun tan. That’s when I discovered something surprisingly special — the ClayCo Hydrating Rice & Ceramide Moisturiser with Exosomes.
I’d been curious about ClayCo for what feels like forever. A brand that draws from ancient beauty rituals across cultures and marries that with modern skincare science? That sounded exactly like the kind of hybrid I always search for — especially as someone with a deep love for both Japanese minimalism and Korean functionality.
Let me tell you: this moisturiser might just be the one.
A First Impression That Lasts
At first glance, the formulation caught my eye — rice extract, ceramides, and exosomes, all ingredients I’ve loved in isolation. But together? I wasn’t prepared for how beautifully they’d perform. The texture is rich, but not greasy. Silky, but not heavy. And best of all? It absorbs in seconds and leaves your skin feeling like it just drank a glass of cold water.
I have been using a range of actives lately — Vitamin C, AHA, alpha arbutin — trying to undo the sun damage from school runs, stress, and long motorcycle rides under peak UV. You could tell from my barrier how much actives I have been using. They glow and the bounce was gone. But then I introduced the ClayCo Hydrating Rice & Ceramide Moisturiser. I have been looking for a good ceramide moisturiser for while. And the added rice extract as a main ingredient is what made me choose this moisturiser in particular.
And I am glad that I did, within a couple of day my skin started getting it’s bounce back. The texture of my skin smoothened. And on day when I haven’t actively stayed long hours under the harsh sun, my skin actually glows, despite the tan. I have actually received multiple compliments on the glow and brightness. This is the best moisturiser I have ever used and I am never switching to another moisturiser ever.
The Ingredient Story: Skin + Soul
- Rice Extract: A staple in Japanese skincare for centuries, rice helps to brighten, soften, and hydrate. The glow is subtle, but buildable.
- Ceramide NP: A barrier repair superstar. It seals in hydration and strengthens your skin over time.
- Exosomes: A next-gen active that supports cell repair and boosts absorption of other actives by up to 10X.
- CICA + Vitamin B12: Calms inflammation, promotes healing, and fights signs of aging.
It’s no wonder ClayCo calls this their perfect summer moisturiser. It delivers:
- Intense hydration
- Skin repair and soothing
- Long-term barrier support
- A subtle but noticeable brightness
And it’s rich enough to be used during winters as well.
How I Use It
After my double cleanse, I follow up with toner (I’m currently using Round Lab’s Dokdo) and either Vitamin C or Alpha Arbutin depending on the day. Then I apply an almond-sized amount of this moisturiser to my face and neck. It layers beautifully under sunscreen, and I’ve never had pilling — even under BB creams.
ClayCo recommends following it up with their sunscreen for full protection, which I plan to try next.
The Philosophy That Speaks to Me
What I love just as much as the product itself is the soul of the brand. ClayCo isn’t just about skincare — it’s about reclaiming ritual. Their formulations are clean, cruelty-free, and consciously created. They use biodegradable eco-cushion packaging, recyclable containers, and are actively looking to remove plastics from the rest of their supply chain. Over 70% of their team are women — which matters deeply to me.
Their ethos? That skincare should be more than skin-deep — it should be soul-deep. And this moisturiser? It delivers just that.
Final Thoughts
If you’ve been looking for a moisturiser that hydrates like a cream, performs like a treatment, and feels like a ritual — this might be your holy grail. Especially if, like me, you’re recovering from sun damage or rebuilding a tired skin barrier.
For me, the ClayCo Rice & Ceramide Moisturiser is not just a seasonal favourite — it’s a new staple.
Have you tried anything from ClayCo yet? Let me know your favourites and get a 10% off on your Clayco purchase with the coupon code VIRAL10 using this link.
