The Ordinary Natural Moisturising Factors 100ml

If your skin feels dry or tight, a rich moisturiser can make a noticeable difference to comfort and daily hydration. The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors plus PhytoCeramides is a nourishing face moisturiser that focuses on moisturising support and barrier strength, using a blend designed to leave skin feeling more supple after application. With 100ml, it’s a practical size for everyday use at home, morning and night.

Key features

Natural Moisturizing Factors plus PhytoCeramides is positioned as a deeply nourishing moisturiser, with an emphasis on rich emollient support for dry skin. According to the brand, it delivers rich hydration, described as having nearly four times more emollients than Natural Moisturizing Factors plus HA. There’s also an immediate hydration boost, with clinical testing reported to show skin hydration improves by 68% after just one use, based on testing on 30 people following a single application. The product is further built around barrier support, using a triple action approach with Natural Moisturizing Factors, PhytoCeramides, and skin lipids, to help strengthen the skin’s natural barrier.

Beyond hydration and comfort, the formula is also described as supporting improved skin quality and a fresher look, helped by plant derived PhytoCeramides that can help the skin appear more plumped. The Ordinary also provides simple application guidance: apply a small amount to the face in the morning and evening, then let it settle as part of your routine. If you wear moisturiser under SPF, this can sit comfortably as the step before sun protection.

A small but important practical point is skin readiness. You should patch test before use, and you should avoid using it on broken skin. Doing this helps you stay on top of tolerance, especially if you are using other actives or have sensitive areas that react to changes in routine. ✨

Tech specs

• Name: Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides Rich Moisturizer
• Type: Face moisturiser
• Capacity: 100ml
• Key ingredients: Natural Moisturizing Factors, PhytoCeramides
• Barrier support approach: Natural Moisturizing Factors, PhytoCeramides, skin lipids
• Clinical hydration claim: 68% boost in hydration after one use
• Directions: Apply a small amount to the face morning and evening

What stands out

One of the main reasons people reach for this moisturiser is the balance of comfort and barrier support, rather than hydration alone. The brand frames it as immediate hydration with all day nourishment, and the reported hydration result is based on clinical testing after a single application. That can be useful if your routine often leaves you feeling dry later in the day, or if you need a richer moisturiser step to reduce that tight, uncomfortable sensation. 😊

The barrier focused, triple action approach is another standout detail, since the skin’s natural barrier plays a big role in how skin feels and looks over time. By combining Natural Moisturizing Factors, PhytoCeramides, and skin lipids, the moisturiser is designed to support barrier strength alongside moisturising. In use, the texture is intended to feel rich, making it a sensible choice when your skin needs more emollient support.

Who it’s for

It makes sense if you have dry skin and you want a richer daily moisturiser that supports hydration and barrier strength. You’ll likely like it if you prefer a moisturiser routine that includes consistent morning and evening application, and you want a formula designed to help the skin look more plumped and fresh. It may not be a great match if your skin is currently irritated or if you’re dealing with broken skin, as the instructions advise avoiding use in those cases. Before committing fully, patch testing is recommended, so you can check tolerance and feel confident about continuing with your routine.