Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA — Reddit Reviews
by The Ordinary
Updated October 8, 2026
Hyaluronic acid moisturizer that layers well and dries matte; can sting.
What the community says
A basic daily moisturizer built around hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and amino acids like urea and sodium PCA. Folks with oily, combination, or tretinoin routines like the fast dry-down; very dry or reactive skin often wants more heft.
What this means for you
What people love
Watch out for
- Not enough for very dry or dehydrated skin
- Can sting or burn on compromised skin
- Some people get clogged pores or breakouts
Product details
Use caution
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Key Ingredients
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 215 mentions across 25 threads
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA on Reddit, in one place — 25 threads from r/tretinoin, r/acne and 6 more, summarized.
“- I then apply The Ordinary moisturizing factors to damp face”
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“- pat my face a little bit dry so it doesn’t drip too much.”
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“✨AM✨”
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“For the first two years of using tret, my skincare routine was really the Neutrogena gentle creamy cleanser, Cetaphil Sunscreen and The Ordinary's NMF.”
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“The Ordinary's Natural Moisturising Factors.”
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“...a moisturiser at night.”
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“The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA”
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“Morning:”
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“The Ordinary and Cerave products”
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“Besides, I've been using the Moisturizer from The Ordinary it helped me severley while being on Isotretinoin.”
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“Yea, I'm still on my same routine as I was while using Isotretinoin.”
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“I've also tried several and found that The Ordinary was best for me.”
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“Moisturiser: The Ordinary Natural Moisturing Factors”
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“My routine plan is:”
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“Does this all look about right to you?”
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“I then apply The Ordinary moisturizing factors to damp face”
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“So here is my really BASIC routine:”
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“✨AM✨”
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Other variants in this line
Same formula family — here’s what changes between them.
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11 of 14 traits shared
PhytoCeramidesNatural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides
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7 of 7 traits shared
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