
The Ordinary
A lightweight moisturizer containing amino acids, beta-glucan, and hyaluronic acid that mimics skin's natural moisturizing factors to provide immediate and lasting hydration. Suitable for all skin types seeking barrier support and hydration.
Emollient and solubilizing agent for ingredients
Humectant and solvent that enhances hydration
Humectant and skin conditioning agent
soothing, moisturizing, immune-supporting
+ 15 more ingredients
The key active ingredients in Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan by The Ordinary include Betaine (Humectant and skin conditioning agent), Arginine (pH adjuster and skin conditioning amino acid), Glycine (Amino acid skin conditioning and pH buffering agent), Alanine (Amino acid humectant and skin conditioner), Serine (Amino acid humectant and skin conditioning agent). Seoul Sister tracks ingredient effectiveness across 5,900+ K-beauty products to provide data-backed recommendations.
Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan is a Korean moisturizer by The Ordinary. Sensitive skin compatibility depends on individual triggers and allergies. Seoul Sister's AI advisor Yuri analyzes all 20 ingredients against your specific skin type, concerns, and known allergens to provide a personalized compatibility score. Common irritant ingredients like fragrance, alcohol denat, and essential oils are flagged automatically.
For oily skin, the key factors in evaluating Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan are comedogenic ingredient ratings, oil content, and finish type. This moisturizer contains 15 active ingredients. Seoul Sister's database cross-references each ingredient's comedogenic rating (0-5 scale) against your skin type to identify potential pore-clogging risks. Subscribe for a personalized oily skin compatibility analysis.
Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan by The Ordinary is sold through authorized retailers and the brand itself. Buy from an authorized retailer or the brand's own site rather than an open marketplace. Olive Young Global ships to most countries but no longer ships to the US. Seoul Sister tracks counterfeit indicators to help you buy genuine Korean skincare. We are an advice platform and never sell products ourselves.
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