The Ordinary
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HAA face cream built around Vitamin E and AHA, for hydration and barrier repair.
A face moisturizer built around Hyaluronic acid and Lactic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
INR 149.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 6.03 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Fatty alcohol2
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Benefits
Hydrating15
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Anhydroxylitol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Fructose, Glucose, Glycerin, Maltose, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Stearic Acid, Trehalose, Urea, Xylitol
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Hexyldecanol, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Isopropyl Myristate, Stearic Acid, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Xylitol
Hydrating16
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Fructose, Glucose, Glycerin, Histidine, Maltose, PCA, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Trehalose, Urea
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
Concerns
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Isopropyl Myristate, Stearic Acid, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis11
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide, Hexyldecanol, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Isopropyl Myristate, Lauryl Glucoside, Stearic Acid, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Isopropyl Myristate, Stearic Acid, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.
May Trigger Acne7
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetyl Alcohol, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Triethanolamine
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis11
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetyl Alcohol, Isoceteth-20, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides, Polysorbate 60, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Triolein
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris7
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetyl Alcohol, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Triethanolamine
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
5 / 3
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Solvent
Emollient
2 / 2
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
2 / 2
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aqua
Solvent
Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Glucose
Humectant
Glucose
Learn more about Glucose →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Stearic Acid
Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Refatting, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Stearic Acid may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Stearic Acid →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →Fructose
Humectant
Fructose
Learn more about Fructose →Urea
Antistatic, Buffering, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
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