The Ordinary
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HADrunk Elephant
Protini™ Polypeptide Firming Refillable MoisturizerA face moisturizer built around Hyaluronic acid and Lactic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
A face moisturizer built around Peptides and Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 6.03 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 99.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
They come out differently on Oil-free; that row is shaded. Tap any answer to see why.
Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol2
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Benefits
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
Hydrating10
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Histidine, Isomalt, PCA, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair14
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coconut Alkanes, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Tocopherol
Anti-Aging3
Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Concerns
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.
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis17
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glutamine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coconut Alkanes, Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Olivate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
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
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Humectant
- Face oil
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Bacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Arginine
Antistatic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
L-Arginine
Learn more about Arginine →Aspartic Acid
Antistatic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Aspartic acid
Learn more about Aspartic Acid →Glycine
Antistatic, Buffering, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Learn more about Glycine →Alanine
Antistatic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Alanine
Learn more about Alanine →Serine
Antistatic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
2-Amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid
Learn more about Serine →Valine
Antistatic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
2-Amino-3-methylbutanoic acid
Learn more about Valine →Isoleucine
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
L-Isoleucine; DL-allo-Isoleucine; 2-Amino-3-methylpentanoic acid
Learn more about Isoleucine →Proline
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
2-Pyrrolidinecarboxylic acid, (S)-
Learn more about Proline →
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