CeraVe Moisturizing Cream vs The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan
Neither moisturiser relies on a targeted treatment active; both are about comfort and skin support. They share Ceramides and Hyaluronic Acid, so texture, price and the rest of the formula decide it.
The classic ceramide cream — thick, occlusive, fragrance-free. Three ceramides plus cholesterol and fatty acids in the ratio the stratum corneum naturally contains. Go-to for damaged barrier, eczema-prone skin, and as a winter night cream. Too heavy for most oily-skin daytime use.
An updated NMF moisturiser adding beta-glucan — 2026's barrier-repair hero ingredient — to amino acids, ceramide precursors and hyaluronic acid. A lightweight, fragrance-free everyday moisturiser with a soothing, plumping slant.
Which should you choose?
Both lean on Ceramides and Hyaluronic Acid for hydration and support. The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan adds Beta-Glucan. CeraVe Moisturizing Cream is the better fit for dryness; The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan for dehydration and sensitive skin. On price, The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan is the less expensive option (Budget versus Mid-range).
What they share
These hero actives appear in both formulas:
Ingredient stacks, side by side
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream — top of the list
- Purified Water~50–80%
- Caprylic/Capri…~3–10%
- Behentrimonium…~2–6%
- Cetearyl Alcohol~1.5–4%
- Ceramide NP~1–2%
- Sodium Hyaluro…~1–2%
- Cholesterol~1–2%
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan — top of the list
- Aqua~50–80%
- Caprylic/Capric…~3–10%
- Beta-Glucan~2–6%
- Cetyl Alcohol~1.5–4%
● marks ingredients that appear near the top of both lists. Percentages are positional estimates from INCI order, not disclosed doses.
The specs
| CeraVe Moisturizing Cream | The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Moisturiser | Moisturiser |
| Price tier | Mid-range | Budget |
| Best for | Damaged Barrier, Dryness | Dehydration, Damaged Barrier, Sensitivity |
| Usage notes | Morning or evening | Morning or evening |
| Shared hero actives | Ceramides and Hyaluronic Acid | |
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