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The Ordinary
Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan
A face moisturizer built around Lactic acid and Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 5.85 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Dry skin
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
- Sensitive skin
- Dryness & dehydration
- Uneven texture
How to use
Apply a small amount to the face in the morning and evening.
Caution
If irritation occurs, rinse off, cease use, and consult a physician. Use only as directed on unbroken skin. Patch testing prior to use is advised. Keep out of reach of children.
What's inside
Ingredients List
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Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating18
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Anhydroxylitol, Beta-Glucan, Betaine, Fructose, Glucose, Glutamic Acid, Glycerin, Maltose, PCA, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Tocopherol, Trehalose, Urea, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Glycerin, Sphingolipids, Tocopherol, Xylitol
Anti-Pollution4
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phospholipids, Sphingolipids
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
PPG-24-GLYCERETH-24
Solvent, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Oxirane, methyl-, polymer with oxirane, ether with 1,2,3-propanetriol (3:1)
Learn more about PPG-24-GLYCERETH-24 →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Betaine
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Humectant
Betaine is the zwitterion (inner salt) that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Betaine →Beta-Glucan
Bulking, Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide consisting of β(1-3), β(1-4), and β(1-6) linked glucose units
Learn more about Beta-Glucan →Arginine
Antistatic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
L-Arginine
Learn more about Arginine →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 →Proline
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
2-Pyrrolidinecarboxylic acid, (S)-
Learn more about Proline →
Dupes
- The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion88% match
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- The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA78% match
- Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Water Cream Fragrance Free77% match