“Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA is an effective moisturizer designed to mimic the composition of your skin’s natural hydration system.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
alanine, arginine.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: linoleic acid, urea
11 of 13 community members would buy it again.
Has real good result with this. It helps with expression lines. Leaves a soft and non greasy texture on skin. Absorb real quickly and has no unpleasant smell
This product helps my skin keep moisturised. It feel natural and light and is easily absorbed. It instantly makes my skin feel soft and takes away any dryness immediately. It doesn't irritate or interact with any of my other products. I suffer with rosacea and sometimes my skin gets dry and sore and this gives me instant relief. I totally recommend it especially as it's great value for money and NOT overpriced.
I like this product, it’s a very good moisturizer and not greasy. Can be reinforced with oils or serums.
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A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolAn emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineAn amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
More about Aspartic acidHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
More about AlanineAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineAn amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function
More about IsoleucineAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about ThreonineHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructoseA sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseNaturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaNaturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about PcaHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateNaturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinAn excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
More about Linoleic acidHelps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness
More about Oleic acidHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Phytosteryl canola glyceridesAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinPure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerUsed to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidUsed to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolWater, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetyl alcohol, Propanediol, Stearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Sodium hyaluronate, Arginine, Aspartic acid, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Glucose, Maltose, Fructose, Trehalose, Sodium pca, Pca, Sodium lactate, Urea, Allantoin, Linoleic acid, Oleic acid, Phytosteryl canola glycerides, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Lecithin, Triolein, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Isoceteth-20, Polysorbate 60, Sodium chloride, Citric acid, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Pentylene glycol, Triethanolamine, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| The OrdinaryNatural Moisturizing Factors + HAYOUR PRODUCT | UltraceuticalsLIMITED EDITION SIZE Ultra Hydrating Lotion | Nu FormulaPro White Essence Lotion | SkinMedicaHA5 Hydra Collagen Replenish and Restore Hydrator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 49% | 48% | 47% |
| Price | $6.70 | — | — | $192.00+$185.30 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 21 | 13 of 21 | 8 of 21 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide 3 | Niacinamide | Glyceryl Glucoside |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Based on the ingredients included, "The Ordinary - Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA" works well for moisturizing the skin. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (urea, alanine, arginine, aspartic acid and fructose) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (arginine, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetyl alcohol, oleic acid and palmitic acid) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e, stearic acid, lecithin and allantoinThis product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "The Ordinary" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
The product retails from 5.00£ up to 39.00£ in the United Kingdom, from 5.80$ up to 18.00$ in the United States, from 8.00CA$ up to 34.98CA$ in Canada, from 9.80A$ up to 38.70A$ in Australia and for 49.00HK$ in Hong Kong.
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