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7.0/ 10
7.0
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Highly moisturizing. The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA has a moisturizing rating of 7.0 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a maximum Humectancy of 10.0 out of 10 and a moderate Occlusivity of 3.9 out of 10.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
70 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
6 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
4 | Cetyl Alcohol | Botanical, Animal | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
3 | Propanediol | Botanical, Biotech, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper |
2 | Stearyl Alcohol | Synthetic, Animal | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1.3 | Sodium Hyaluronate | Biotech, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Soothing |
1 | Arginine | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Aspartic Acid | Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Glycine | Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper |
0.3 | Alanine | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Serine | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
Ingredients explained
The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Score
6
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Fragrance, Solvent
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
A natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
Score
4
Function
Emollient, Fragrance, Emulsifying, Emulsion stabilizing, Foaming, Opacifying, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Animal
A waxy solid fatty alcohol derived from palm oil. It is most commonly used as a co-emulsifier and affects the final aesthetic of the product, leaving a soft and silky feeling on the skin. Cetyl alcohol is also used as a viscosity controlling agent.
Score
3
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Biotech, Synthetic
An excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.
Score
2
Function
Emollient, Fragrance, Emulsifying, Emulsion stabilizing, Foaming, Opacifying, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Synthetic, Animal
A natural fatty alcohol that thickens, stabilizes, and keeps emulsions a bright white color. It has many uses, the main one being as an emulsifier. It also acts as an opacifying agent and emollient.