Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
The Ordinary · 3: moisturize

Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA

A lightweight, non-greasy cream built on the skin's natural moisturizing components plus hyaluronic acid, for dryness.

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How to use

Morning or evening, as the final step after serums and treatments. Use as needed. In the morning, follow with sunscreen. The brand advises a patch test first.

Pros
  • Hydration-focused cream that is free of alcohol, oil and silicone, per the brand
  • Holds the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance
  • Low price and easy to layer over other treatments
Cons
  • Hydration only: no active for acne, dark marks or lines
  • The brand does not give ingredient concentrations

Pros, cons and how-to-use notes are Derminology's own opinion and suggestions, based on ingredients we've matched to published clinical evidence and on the brand's directions. They are general information, not medical advice. Always follow the label, patch test new products, and ask a doctor or dermatologist if you have a skin condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or use prescription treatments.

Active Ingredients

The ingredients we've matched to real clinical evidence and used to score this product's efficacy below — not the full ingredient label.

Claims

? Non-comedogenic (unknown)
? Dermatologist tested (unknown)
? Safe for sensitive skin (unknown)
? Hypoallergenic (unknown)
? Fragrance free (unknown)
✓ Paraben free
✓ Oil free

Efficacy readout

Blemishes
2.4/5
Aging
3.1/5
Irritation
2.2/5

Eczema and Rosacea scoring: Coming soon — most clinically-proven treatments for these are prescription-only and fall outside a consumer product database. Not shown on the chart above.

Colored = scored    Grey = not applicable to this product

References

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