The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Phytoceramides

Q: What is The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Phytoceramides?

A rich, occlusive moisturizer formulated with plant-derived ceramides and natural moisturizing factors designed to hydrate and support skin barrier function.

Q: Is The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Phytoceramides worth it?

Mostly yes. 6 of the 7 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 75%.

Q: What is The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Phytoceramides's Guru Score?

The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Phytoceramides holds a Guru Score of 75%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 7 expert reviewers we have collected.

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Mad About Skin

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"The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Phytoceramides is amazing because it is beautifully rich yet stupidly affordable."

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"The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Phytoceramides is amazing because it is beautifully rich yet stupidly affordable."

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"The best moisturizer of 2023 it goes to The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Phytoceramides. So affordable, a better option if you want a ceramide fix into your skincare routine. Use this over CeraVe. I think it works better, feels better on the skin. This is cruelty free. It's kind of ticking all of the boxes for your ceramide action. The pack of ceramides is going to help support every function of the skin, deeply nourish, hydrate. It's a great option if you've got combination to dry skin. If you've got an oily or acne prone skin type, their version with Niacinamide is probably going to work a little bit better. But for my dry skin friends out there, this is drugstore, it's affordable, and it really really packs a punch."

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"The Natural Moisturizing Factors + Phytoceramides is a better option for drier skin types. It's full of ceramides, going to really nourish and hydrate the skin and help with barrier function. It's amazing. I have both because I tend to find the beta glucan one in summer and the ceramides one in winter. I work with what my skin needs."

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"The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Phytoceramides, very similar ingredient profile to other balms, but cruelty-free. Rich enough that it's going to prevent some of that water loss but also has that nice oil blend in there to kind of start dislodging everything. I love this, really inexpensive, you get a better product. Do this every single night, 90 seconds massage in, leave it on, you don't need to wash it off or anything, just leave it on, let it work its magic as you sleep, you'll notice some great results."

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"I definitely think the one with phytoceramides is best for the drier or combination dry skin types amongst us. That slight occlusivity will provide a little bit of a barrier preventing some transepidermal water loss and just keep all of that nourishment locked into the skin. You'll definitely notice that instant plumping, that hydration and that occlusive layer which will lock everything in. You're getting additional ceramides, you get some additional oils, definitely a step up and I think this for the dry skinned, combination dry skinned could be a real holy grail drugstore moisturizer."

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"The reason that I use the one with phytoceramides is I just think it's the best honestly. I've tried the beta glucan one, great in summer if you want more lightweight, but I think the phytoceramides gives you that hydration, it's just so nice. I don't use much at all, that is enough, you don't need a lot. If you obviously want extra hydration you can use more."

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"The one with phytoceramides is an amazing cruelty-free dupe for the [CeraVe] moisturizers. Cave is actually more expensive here in the UK than The Ordinary and they're not cruelty-free, so if you want to swap out your ceramide-infused Cave moisturizer for an equivalent that's cruelty-free and often cheaper, definitely The Ordinary one with phytoceramides I would recommend. They're core staples in my routine that I always have on hand and they just work, they deliver for me. The best thing is a little does go a long way. You don't need a whole lot of product in order to get the benefit, which again is just such a cost-conscious way of doing your skincare."

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"The phytoceramides one is thicker, more occlusive, which you need if you've got a dryer skin type. [...] I think the reason that these are so special is the price point. You often have to pay a lot for a good ceramide moisturizer, not anymore. [...] I use both. I tend to use the phytoceramides one on a night, I'll tend to use the beta glucan one in the morning, but I would encourage everyone to kind of buy both because I think then you can match to what your skin needs. In summer when my oil levels go through the roof, the beta glucan one is my daily Holy Grail. It gives me just the right amount of moisture but it doesn't leave me feeling like I'm wearing a mask. You can sweat through it, which is important to us oily folk in summer. We have to let our skin breathe, and if we're wearing like a sheet of product that doesn't feel good, this lets your skin breathe. [...] The phytoceramides one, if you've got a particularly dry skin type, you might want to use year round. I have both, I use them interchangeably depending on what my skin needs."

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"This is the Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors with Phytoceramides, super affordable, ceramide packed, a great moisturizer that lasts forever. You get a vat of product. Use this alongside your retinoid on an evening and you'll definitely notice that the skin is less dry, less sensitive, and you just get some enhanced anti-aging benefits. Great for people on a budget, but honestly I'm cheap and I'm the sort of person that hates overpaying for skincare, which is why this is one of my go-tos all the time."

Dr. Vanita Rattan

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"From The Ordinary, there are two that I love. The one with the phytoceramides are great actually if you have dry skin. So as you can see it has a higher fat content. It works very well for mature skin."

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"You can use their Natural Moisturizing Factors + Phytoceramides for $20, so it is actually quite expensive again for The Ordinary, but I do like the phytoceramides, so that is a very good option."

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"The NMF Plus Phyto Ceramides, there's a little trick that you do if you can turn your head upside down the cream doesn't fall off it tends to have higher fat content. It melts very easily into the skin. So you think equal hydration, to be honest you're not actually getting much more, maybe 10% more hydration on the inside. I think if you go for either you're going to be happy. I would say this light is actually maybe feeling a little bit greasier and this side is feeling a little bit tighter. I think listen to your skin. If it was me with dry skin I'd probably opt for this side more. So out of the two I'd probably go for The Ordinary."

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Cassandra Bankson

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"This is one of the best and it's inexpensive. [...] This is the natural moisturizing factors plus phytoceramides and if you are looking for one of the richest most hydrating but inexpensive creams that The Ordinary has to offer this is going to be it. This is kind of the updated version of their NMF moisturizer which I personally love but this is the phytoceramides, phyto coming from plants and ceramides relating to those fatty acids that are so amazing in our skin and they actually make up half of the very outside layer of our skin. The problem is as we get older as weather changes as temperature changes and as our stress levels change our skin can kind of start breaking those ceramides down or not building them back and replenishing them as needed and that's why a great moisturizer is essential. This is so good but it is so hydrating. For me acne and oily prone, not my top one, not my favorite, [...] but this one is amazing for dry skin. [...] It's like butter, it's like vegan ceramide butter. [...] It is so nice and I have used this as like a night mask but for dry skin this is perfect for everyday. What's great about this formula is that it's also got glycerin, remember that's that humectant that we also found in the cleanser, so this is giving you a leave on form of the same ingredient that was in here that's so good for the skin."

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"For the price this is one of the most luxurious moisturizers that you can get and it does feel I would say like melted butter on the skin"

Gothamista

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"Very few moisturizers out there that dare to be this rich. From The Ordinary The Natural Moisturizing Factors + Phytoceramides, I mean I've tried texturally dense moisturizers before but it's almost as though they're so scared of being greasy you sort of have this really velvet grippy matte experience that doesn't really feel very moisturizing. Even though it is a dense cream, this is so moisturizing and so protective that I could be sleeping in front of an industrial heating unit and I will wake up the next morning with glowy skin. So I love the richness of this. I also really love the way it makes my skin look as well. When I do use this during the day it's on days where I just don't wear any makeup because makeup does not sit well over this."

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"This is their natural moisturizing factors in phytoceramides, this is a hardcore moisturizer that isn't for everyone. I love it. There are a lot of moisturizers out there that claim to be rich but not daring enough to really go there. [...] The texture of this reminds me of Crème de la Mer original formula. This is dense. This is not the kind of moisturizer that just sinks in and dries down after you apply it. It will keep your skin feeling really well coated and lubricated throughout the day. This would be too much for a lot of people during the daytime and also makeup doesn't apply as smoothly over this, but when it is cold out there, my skin just feels incurably dry and sensitive. This just injects long-lasting life. It's like I have a glow again. I'm not cracking in certain areas of my face when I make expressions. It just makes everything look healthy. It's a great nighttime treatment."

No BS Beauty

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"The phytoceramide version has a lotion cream texture, however once you start smoothing it into skin it feels really greasy, very greasy, and it doesn't really set. It just stays radiant with a shiny finish, so if you want to use this during the daytime, it's probably not going to be your best option because of how shiny it is. It takes a long time to soak and absorb, but once it does, it sets to a shiny finish and is not ideal for daytime use because of how shiny it is."

Dr Dray

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"It is on the heavier side and is going to help reduce water loss. This actually really does make you look like a glazed donut, it's good. If you have oily skin you may find this is uncomfortable, you may not like it, it may make you look oilier, shinier. If you put it on in the morning and try and put sunscreen on over it, I suspect many sunscreen formulations will pill going on over this because it is so emollient. [...] If you have rosacea, sometimes heavy moisturizers they actually can make you feel a bit overheated and precipitate a flush of redness, so you may not care for it in that regard. But overall, I really like it. The Natural Moisturizing Factors + Phytoceramides is a great addition to their portfolio for offering something that when you need extra barrier support, especially as [...] a rich night cream, I think this is nice."

Sincerely Miss Ash

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"The Natural Moisturizing Factors plus Phytoceramides is their moisturizer. I really like this one out of the other two. [...] If you have dry sensitive skin or normal skin you might really like the phytoceramides. This one is more rich, more emollient. It does give your skin that dewy complexion which I really like, great for the winter months. [...] This also sits really nice underneath sunscreen and makeup from my experience with this. This is my favorite moisturizer out of the three that they have. [...] A little bit goes a long way, you don't need much."

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"I really like the Natural Moisturizing Factors + Phytoceramides, especially when I'm using actives, because this is very rich and moisturizing. This is the most moisturizing formulation that they have in their collection. They also have a gel formula for those looking for a lightweight feel, and then their original Natural Moisturizing Factors + Hyaluronic Acid, which isn't as rich and moisturizing as this one. So it just depends on what you're looking for, but this is great for all skin types, including dry, sensitive skin. If you're unsure how your skin is going to react to retinal, I'd pick this up because it really keeps your skin nice and comfortable. You can put this on top of the retinal and call it a night."

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"This is very moisturizing and it's very rich and thick, perfect for everyday twice a day. I mainly use this at night time just because it is quite rich. [...] If you're someone that used to use The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors plus Hyaluronic Acid and you felt like that formulation just wasn't moisturizing enough, then you'll want this one because this one has that oil ingredient that really helps to nourish the skin even more. If you don't like oil in your moisturizers then you probably won't like this, but out of the three moisturizers that The Ordinary has, this is the most moisturizing and it's fabulous. It has those ceramides in there and it really keeps your skin comfortable and it will leave your skin with that dewy complexion as well."

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"This is their newest moisturizer and this is very rich, very moisturizing. It's satisfying to use especially when your skin is super dry and flaky and tight. There is oil in the formulation so again it's very moisturizing. I like this way better than the original Natural Moisturizing Factors plus Hyaluronic Acid. My skin never felt content with the original formulation. If you want something that is really moisturizing, I would say go with the Phytoceramides."

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"I'm also going to pick up The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Phytoceramides. This is extremely moisturizing and it's satisfying to use when your skin is super dry and it's flaky and it's feeling tight. Perfect for all skin types including dry sensitive skin. If you're someone that uses active ingredients like tretinoin and a retinol and you experience dryness from those products, then you're going to love this. You can use it every day twice a day, but I will tell you it is pretty rich and moisturizing, so you may want to keep this for your nighttime skincare routine depending on the sunscreens and makeup you use during the day. This may or may not work. I like this for nighttime because I just feel like it's too heavy for my morning routine for the products that I use. But this is wonderful and this never breaks me out. This has an oil in the formulation, so if you don't like that then you won't like this. But out of the three moisturizers that The Ordinary has, this one is the most moisturizing, so perfect for the fall winter months."

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"This is thicker, it's richer, and it's more moisturizing. If you were using the original Natural Moisturizing Factors plus hyaluronic acid and you thought that formula wasn't moisturizing enough, then try this one because this really is more satisfying to use when your skin needs that additional moisture. This one has two times more humectants with hyaluronic acid and amino acids in here, so it's very hydrating and very plumping. But this one also has four times more moisturizing emollients with fatty acids and glycolipids, and it really is a beautiful, rich formulation. I like to use this at nighttime because when I'm using tretinoin and active ingredients, this keeps my skin comfortable when these products could create additional dryness and irritation. This really helps to repair and strengthen the skin barrier with the ceramides. You could use this in your morning routine as well if you really wanted to, [...] but because of the sunscreens I use and because I wear makeup, I just found that this was a little too rich and heavy underneath my sunscreen and makeup, so I much prefer to use this at night time. [...] You don't need a lot of this, a pea-sized amount, maybe a little bit more, will cover your face."

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"If you're looking for that really rich moisturizing cream, go with this one. This is very satisfying to use when you need it. This one has your glycol lipids as well, but it also contains ceramides which help to strengthen and repair the skin barrier. There's urea, there's amino acids in here, there's hyaluronic acid as well, so very plumping and very hydrating. This one contains oil, so [...] because this has that oil, I'm telling you this really is moisturizing. [...] A little bit goes a long way, it spreads really nicely, you will get this nice glow to your skin. It doesn't dry down skin-like or dry down matte, you will have a little bit of that glow. [...] I much prefer to keep this for nighttime."

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"This is one of their newest moisturizers and out of the three moisturizers that they offer, this one is the most moisturizing. I thought this would be great for the upcoming winter months. This one will keep your skin nice and moisturized and also repaired with the ceramides in here. The formula also contains oil, so if you don't like that then you probably won't like this, but it can be used every day, twice a day. I do have one already, so I am already familiar with this moisturizer and it really is lovely."