Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides — Reddit Reviews
by The Ordinary
Updated September 16, 2026
Ceramide-rich cream for skin barrier support; thick, greasy texture for some users.
What the community says
A ceramide-heavy moisturizer focusing on barrier repair, favored for dry and eczema-prone skin. It delivers a thick, mineral oil-like feel that some find greasy and slow-absorbing. Not ideal for those who dislike heavy or occlusive textures.
What this means for you
Backed by 13 threads from r/koreanskincare, r/SkincareAddiction and 2 more.
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Watch out for
- Can be greasy with a heavy texture that some find too occlusive
- May cause breakouts for some acne-prone or oily skin types
- Slow absorption can be problematic under makeup for some users
Product details
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 28 mentions across 13 threads
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides on Reddit, in one place — 13 threads from r/koreanskincare, r/SkincareAddiction and 2 more, summarized.
“The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides”
Mentioned
“Contains ingredients that strengthen the skin barrier (especially ceramides)”
Mentioned
“All of these are solid in terms of function”
Mentioned
“moisturize with the ordinary natural moisturizing factors + phytoceramides”
Positive
“PM skincare: if i have heavier makeup on ill remove the base layer with some micellar water”
Positive
“and in the last couple months i’ve also incorporated in the PM”
Positive
“The Ordinary Moisturizing Factors + Phytoceramides (I’ve used this for about three months but I feel like this may be causing it)”
Cautionary
“Hi all! I’ve suddenly gotten tiny white dots of acne everywhere”
Cautionary
“I’ve never had to worry about acne and have always had pretty clear skin despite not doing much.”
Cautionary
“and The Ordinary NMF with phytoceramids.”
Cautionary
“Both are very greasy once rubbed in.”
Cautionary
“I'm wondering if there are barrier creams that aren't greasy”
Cautionary
“The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides”
Mentioned
“Does anyone have any daytime moisturiser recommendations that are rich but don't leave you shiny/have a matt finish?”
Mentioned
“The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides (in place of the Beta Glucan moisturizer)”
Positive
“you may need something heavier with retinol.”
Positive
“keep 1 moisturizer”
Positive
Other variants in this line
Same formula family — here’s what changes between them.
- PhytoCeramidesYou’re here
Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides
28 mentions
HANatural Moisturizing Factors + HA
203 mentions
5 of 5 traits shared
Beta Glucan Lightweight Gel MoisturizerNatural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan Lightweight Gel Moisturizer
63 mentions
2 of 5 traits shared
