Your Quick 15-Second Summary of The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides
- My favourite moisturiser from The Ordinary for dry, dehydrated and mature skin.
- What is it? The richest and most nourishing The Ordinary moisturiser, designed to hydrate dry skin and strengthen the skin barrier.
- Who is it for? Ideal for dry, very dry, dehydrated and mature skin, or anyone experiencing a compromised skin barrier.
- Texture: A rich, luxurious cream that leaves skin feeling soft, smooth and deeply moisturised without feeling greasy.
- When do I use it? Apply morning and evening as the final step in your skincare routine before SPF in the daytime.
- Product conflicts: None. It can be used alongside all The Ordinary serums, peptides, retinoids and Vitamin C products.
- Key ingredients: Phytoceramides, Glycosphingolipids, Glycolipids, Fatty Acids, Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMF), Sodium Hyaluronate, Urea, PCA and Amino Acids.
- Available sizes: 30ml and 100ml.
- 💰 Is it worth the money? Although it’s the most expensive moisturiser in The Ordinary range, it’s also the most nourishing. A little goes a long way, making it excellent value for money. I’ve repurchased it multiple times and would highly recommend it if your skin needs extra hydration.
- 💷 Price: £9.60/£20.00 | $10.80USD/$22.50 USD
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Everything you need to know.
✔️ What is Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides?
✔️ Who is this moisturiser best for?
✔️ How and when should you use it?
✔️ How to layer it with other The Ordinary products
✔️ Key ingredients and skin benefits
✔️ Texture, sizes and Period After Opening (PAO)
✔️ Product conflicts (Spoiler: there aren’t any!)
✔️ My review and Deciem Chat Room community reviews
✔️ Frequently Asked Questions
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Unboxing The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides
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What Is Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides?
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides is the richest and most nourishing moisturiser in The Ordinary’s skincare range. Designed for dry, very dry and dehydrated skin, it helps strengthen the skin barrier while delivering long-lasting hydration.
Originally, Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA was the brand’s only moisturiser. In 2023, The Ordinary expanded its moisturiser collection with Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides and Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan, giving customers more choice depending on their skin type.If your skin feels tight, flaky or dehydrated, Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides is the moisturiser I would recommend. Its rich, creamy texture leaves skin feeling soft, comfortable and deeply hydrated without feeling heavy.
How and When to Use The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides can be used morning and evening as the final moisturising step in your skincare routine.
After applying your serums, gently massage a small amount over your face and neck. This rich, nourishing formula spreads easily, so a little goes a long way. If your skin feels particularly dry or dehydrated, simply apply a little more where needed.
In your morning routine, always finish with your SPF.
How to Layer The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides
Wondering where to use Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides in your skincare routine? As a moisturiser, it should be applied after your serums and before SPF (during the day).
Here are a few example routines:
Morning Routine
Cleanser → Multi-Peptide Serum + HA → Multi-Peptide Eye Serum → Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides → SPF
Hydrating Evening Routine
Cleanser → Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 → Multi-Peptide Serum → Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides
Exfoliating Evening Routine
Cleanser → Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner → Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 → Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides
Oily or Combination Skin Routine
Cleanser → Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% → Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG → Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides
💡 Tip: This moisturiser works beautifully with all The Ordinary serums, peptides, retinoids and Vitamin C products because it has no product conflicts.
Size & Period After Opening (PAO)
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides is available in 30ml and 100ml sizes.
Once opened, the Period After Opening (PAO) is 12 months, meaning it’s best used within one year for optimum performance and freshness.
Reviews of The Ordinary NMF + Phytoceramides
You can find more reviews in The Ordinary & Deciem Chat Room Facebook Group -reviews by the members, the people who have bought, tried and tested.
My Review of The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides
I’ve been using The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA since January 2017 and never imagined I’d replace it. It had been my favourite everyday moisturiser for years.
Then Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides launched.
After using it consistently, it has become my favourite moisturiser from The Ordinary. It leaves my skin feeling deeply hydrated, comfortable and soft throughout the day, while giving it a healthy, radiant glow. It’s one of the few moisturisers that keeps my skin feeling moisturised from morning until night, especially during the colder months or whenever my skin feels dehydrated.
I’ve also received so many compliments about how healthy and glowing my skin looks since adding it to my routine.
That said, it won’t be the perfect moisturiser for everyone. Because it’s such a rich, nourishing cream, it leaves a dewy, radiant finish rather than a matte one. I personally love this look, but if you have oily skin or prefer lightweight gel moisturisers, I’d recommend The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan instead.
If your skin is dry, very dry, dehydrated or you have a compromised skin barrier, I think Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides is one of the best moisturisers The Ordinary has ever created, and it’s a product I continue to repurchase.
FAQs About The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides
Is The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides suitable for oily skin?
Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides is best suited to dry, very dry and dehydrated skin. If you have oily or combination skin, I’d recommend The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan, which has a much lighter gel-cream texture. If you have combination skin, you may still enjoy using PhytoCeramides as a richer night cream.
What is the PAO (Period After Opening) of Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides?
The Period After Opening (PAO) is 12 months, meaning The Ordinary recommends using the product within one year of opening for the best performance.
Why is Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides more expensive than Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA?
According to The Ordinary, the higher price reflects the advanced formula. It contains almost four times more emollients and twice as many humectants as Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA, making it their richest and most nourishing moisturiser.
Can I use Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides with Squalane?
Yes. The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides can be used with 100% Plant-Derived Squalane. Apply your Squalane before your moisturiser, or mix a drop into the cream for an extra boost of nourishment.
Can I use Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides with Niacinamide?
Yes. These products work beautifully together. Apply The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% first, followed by Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides to lock in hydration.
Is Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides suitable for acne-prone skin?
Yes, it is generally suitable for acne-prone skin. However, because it is a rich moisturiser, some people with oily or acne-prone skin may prefer the lighter Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan instead. As with any new skincare product, it’s always best to patch test first.
Can I use The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides every day?
Yes. It is designed for daily use and can be applied morning and evening as the final moisturising step in your skincare routine.
What is the best moisturiser from The Ordinary?
The best moisturiser depends on your skin type.
- Dry, very dry or dehydrated skin: Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides
- Normal skin: Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
- Oily or combination skin: Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan
Each moisturiser is designed for different skin needs.
What other moisturisers does The Ordinary sell?
The Ordinary currently has three facial moisturisers and one scalp moisturiser:
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA for Scalp – a leave-on scalp serum designed to hydrate and soothe a dry scalp.
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA – a lightweight everyday moisturiser suitable for most skin types.
Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan – a lightweight gel-cream ideal for oily and combination skin.
Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides – the richest moisturiser in the range, perfect for dry and dehydrated skin.
Is Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides worth buying?
If you have dry, very dry or dehydrated skin, absolutely. It’s my favourite moisturiser from The Ordinary because it leaves my skin feeling hydrated all day while helping support a healthy skin barrier. If your skin is oily, however, I’d recommend Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan instead.
Where to Buy The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides
The safest place to buy The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides is directly from The Ordinary or one of their authorised retailers.
💙 Shopping tip: If you’re planning to buy several products, take a look at The Ordinary Collections. Buying a skincare collection can save you 10% compared to purchasing the products individually, making it a great way to start or upgrade your skincare routine.
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Which The Ordinary Moisturizer Is Right for You?
Not sure which moisturiser to choose? The Ordinary now offers three facial moisturisers, each designed for a different skin type and concern.
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
Best for normal, combination and slightly dry skin. A lightweight everyday moisturiser that hydrates without feeling heavy.
Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan
Best for oily, combination and blemish-prone skin. A lightweight gel-cream that delivers hydration with a fresh, non-greasy finish.
Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides
Best for dry, very dry, dehydrated and mature skin, or anyone with a compromised skin barrier. This is the richest and most nourishing moisturiser in The Ordinary range.
👉 Compare all three moisturisers in my complete The Ordinary Moisturizers Guide to find the best one for your skin type.
