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Natural Moisturising Factors + HA The Ordinary

The Ordinary - Natural Moisturising Factors + HA
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Moisturizing
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

93 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

MEDIUM

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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Moisturizing
  • Anti-inflammatory

Promises, but can't deliver

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"Natural Moisturising Factors + HA"
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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Yes. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then "seal it in", keeping skin hydrated over time
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
glycerin
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
arginine
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
aspartic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
allantoin
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
oleic acid
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
tocopherol
LOW
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
caprylic/capric triglyceride
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
sodium lactate
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
oleic acid
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 aqua (water Plain old water
2 caprylic/capric triglyceride 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
3 cetyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
4 propanediol Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
5 stearyl alcohol An emollient that helps soften the skin
6 glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
7 sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
8 arginine An 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
9 aspartic acid An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
10 glycine Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
11 alanine An 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
12 serine An 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
13 valine
14 isoleucine An amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function
15 proline
16 threonine An 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
17 histidine
18 phenylalanine
19 glucose Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
20 maltose
21 fructose Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
22 trehalose A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
23 sodium pca Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
24 pca Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
25 sodium lactate Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
26 urea Naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
27 allantoin Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
28 linoleic acid An 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
29 oleic acid Helps 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
30 phytosteryl canola glycerides Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
31 palmitic acid An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
32 stearic acid Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
33 lecithin Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
34 triolein Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
35 tocopherol Pure 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
36 carbomer Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
37 isoceteth-20 Helps water and oil mix together
38 polysorbate 60 Helps oil and water mix together
39 sodium chloride Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
40 citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
41 trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Used to improve stability of the formulation
42 pentylene glycol Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
43 triethanolamine Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
44 sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH
45 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
46 chlorphenesin A preservative
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  • Functional glycine receptor in cultured human keratinocytes
  • Combination of amino acids reduces pigmentation in B16F0 melanoma cells
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