Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
+C Vit Brightening Perfector

The Ordinary

Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA

Pixi

+C Vit Brightening Perfector

A face moisturizer built around Hyaluronic acid and Lactic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

A face moisturizer built around Vitamin C and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and smoothing.

Face moisturizer
Face moisturizer
46 ingredients
37 ingredients

Brand price

USD 6.03 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 22.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • Fatty alcohol2

    Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.

    Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol

  • Vitamin E1

    Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.

    Tocopherol

  • Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1

    Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.

    Polysorbate 60

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Citric Acid

  • Mineral sunscreen1

    Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.

    Titanium Dioxide

  • Sunscreen1

    Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.

    Titanium Dioxide

  • Face oil1

    An oil formulated to be used on the face.

    Squalane

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)1

    L-ascorbic acid, the unesterified form of vitamin C.

    Ascorbic Acid

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Aqua (in both products)

    Solvent

    0 / —

  • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (in both products)

    Occlusive

    1 / 1

  • Cetyl Alcohol

    Emollient

    2 / 2

    • Fatty alcohol
    • Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
    • May Trigger Acne
    • May Worsen Irritation
    • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Propanediol

    Viscosity Controlling

    0-1 / —

    • Hydrating

  • Stearyl Alcohol

    Emollient

    2 / 2

    • Fatty alcohol
    • Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
    • May Trigger Acne
    • May Worsen Irritation
    • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Glycerin (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating

  • Sodium Hyaluronate

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Hyaluronic acid
    • Hydrating

  • Arginine

    Skin Conditioning

    0 / —

  • Aspartic Acid

    Skin Conditioning

    0 / —

  • Glycine

    Skin Conditioning

    0 / —

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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