Another helpful ingredient in this product is Linoleic Acid. It is one of the fatty acids naturally present in skin. It is part of the skin barrier. Preliminary research shows that it might be able to reduce clogged pores.
Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.25% - 0.40%, urea 0.20% - 0.40%, sodium lactate 0.20% - 0.40%, pca 0.25% - 0.40%, sodium pca 0.20% - 0.40%, trehalose 0.20% - 0.40%, fructose 0.25% - 0.40%, anhydroxylitol 0.25% - 0.40%, xylitylglucoside 0.20% - 0.40%, betaine 0.20% - 0.40%, glutamic acid 0.25% - 0.40%, alanine 0.25% - 0.45%, glycine 0.25% - 0.50%, arginine 0.25% - 0.50% and glycerin 2.40% - 3.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "The Ordinary" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.

Price

The product retails for 22.50$ in the United States, for 55.00A$ in Australia and for 26.50CA$ in Canada.

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Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Natural Moisturizing Factors + Phyto Ceramides

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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, anhydroxylitol.

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: isosorbide dicaprylate, linoleic acid, urea

xylitylglucoside 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

glycosphingolipids 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of lipids naturally present in skin. They can be converted to ceramides in skin

isosorbide dicaprylate 0.95% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Early studies suggest that it can help strengthen the skin barrier

Anti-aging

This product contains serine, threonine. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

serine 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

threonine 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

tocopherol 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

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allantoin 0.2% - 0.4%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

tocopherol 0.2% - 0.4%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Anti-aging

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

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caprylic/capric triglyceride 5.7% - 7%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

cetyl ethylhexanoate 4.4% - 5.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

Comodogenic ingredients

hydrogenated vegetable oil 1.4% - 1.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

caprylic/capric triglyceride 5.7% - 7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

cetyl ethylhexanoate 4.4% - 5.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

Ingredient list view

Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Isodecyl neopentanoate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Polyglyceryl-2 isostearate, Isosorbide dicaprylate, Disteardimonium hectorite, Phytosteryl canola glycerides, Glycosphingolipids, Glycolipids, Linoleic acid, Oleic acid, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Arginine, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Proline, Threonine, Glutamic acid, Lysine hcl, Betaine, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Glucose, Maltose, Fructose, Trehalose, Sodium pca, Pca, Sodium lactate, Urea, Allantoin, Sodium hyaluronate, Lecithin, Triolein, Dimethyl isosorbide, Pentylene glycol, Tocopherol, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl decanone, Citric acid, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Magnesium sulfate, Sodium chloride, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin

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Key ingredients	anhydroxylitol linoleic acid +23 more	Common: anhydroxylitol urea +8 more Other: glycine soja oil	Common: anhydroxylitol urea +9 more Other: panthenol borago officinalis seed oil +13 more	Common: urea linoleic acid +5 more Other: cholesterol dimethicone +5 more	Common: urea caprylic/capric triglyceride +8 more Other: lactic acid ceramide np +12 more	Common: anhydroxylitol caprylic/capric triglyceride +7 more Other: panthenol avena sativa kernel extract +6 more	Common: anhydroxylitol linoleic acid +6 more Other: niacinamide jojoba esters +5 more	Common: anhydroxylitol urea +6 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +5 more	Common: anhydroxylitol urea +8 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +11 more	Common: linoleic acid linoleic acid +12 more Other: ceramide 3 ceramide 3 +10 more	Common: anhydroxylitol urea +9 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +7 more
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Potential Irritants	chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? +7 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +6 more	triacetin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +12 more	chamomilla recutita extract Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +7 more	1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? sodium cetearyl sulfate Has skin benefit? +7 more	trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	sodium anisate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +10 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +15 more	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +51 more	water Has skin benefit? octyldodecyl myristate Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +51 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? avena sativa kernel extract Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? methylpropanediol Has skin benefit? +65 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +49 more

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The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides

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