The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors - Review

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Update: The Ordinary has since launched new moisturisers.

When The Ordinary took the world by storm a few years ago, the first thing I knew I needed to buy was their moisturiser.

I wasn’t even fully informed about their other product range, but I needed a magical moisturiser to treat my dehydrated skin.

So, I got The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors.

First Impressions of The Ordinary Natural Moisturising Factors

Size

I wanted to get the smaller 30ml size to be on the safe side, just in case it didn’t work the way I expected.

So I went for the smaller 30ml size, but it wasn’t available, so I had to buy the 100ml size.

I’ve been using it for about a year and a half now, and I’m just about to finish it. It’s safe to say the 100ml was worth it.

Price

I bought mine from one of the earliest vendors to bring The Ordinary brand into Nigeria, so I like to think the price was fair.

Ingredients List

I’ve never really been sceptical or double-checked the ingredient list of any of my Ordinary products because they’re an ethical and trustworthy brand, but here’s what their website says about The Ordinary Natural Moisturising Factors:

Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMF) are elements that keep the outer layer of the skin protected and well-hydrated. NMF are made up of multiple amino acids, fatty acids, triglycerides, urea, ceramides, phospholipids, glycerin, saccharides, sodium PCA, hyaluronic acid and many other compounds that are naturally present in the skin.
This formula offers non-greasy hydration that acts as a direct topical supplement of impaired NMF components. It contains 11 amino acids, phospholipids, alpha/beta/gamma fatty acids, triglycerides, sterols and sterol esters, glycerin, ceramide precursors, urea, saccharides, sodium PCA and hyaluronic acid. It offers immediate hydration and lasting results with continued use.

Packaging

I love the simple, minimalist tube packaging, which helps curb waste. I’ve never had any issues with the product, and it doesn’t weigh much, so it travels well.

Fragrance

After checking the ingredient list, I didn’t see any trace of fragrance, so it is safe to say the Ordinary Moisturising Factors is fragrance-free.

Review of The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors

Directions: This product is a moisturiser, so use it as the last step of your skincare routine before your sunscreen.

What I did:

The very first time I used this product, I thought it was overrated.

I also thought it didn’t work for my dry skin.

This was way before I started my 10 Step Korean Skincare Routine, so I didn’t use any serums or essences.

I just applied it right after my toner.

Of course, you can’t compare the effects of both routines.

But now that I use it after layering all my serums, I absolutely love it, particularly for the spring/fall/winter.

During this summer, I’ve had to swap it for a lighter moisturiser.

I had no idea it was such a heavy moisturiser until I made the swap.

So did it work?

Yes! Yes! My dry, dehydrated skin loves it because it is non-greasy and sinks right into my skin after application.

Plus, I can easily layer it with either my Rosehip Oil or The Ordinary Squalane.

Other thoughts

This moisturiser definitely works for all skin types, plus it is super affordable.

So if you’re looking for a great moisturiser that does the job, give it a try!

Where to buy: Amazon and The Ordinary.

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A five-star product that I will always repurchase.