CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion vs The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan
Both moisturisers contain Ceramides and Hyaluronic Acid, but only CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion adds a targeted active: Niacinamide. That's the main thing to weigh.
Lightweight nighttime moisturiser with niacinamide and ceramides. Less heavy than the tub Moisturizing Cream, more barrier-focused than most lotions — excellent as a finishing layer over retinoids or acids.
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?
CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion goes further with Niacinamide, which The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan doesn't have. If you only need Ceramides and Hyaluronic Acid, The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan covers it; if you want Niacinamide as well, choose CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion. CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion is the better fit for dryness and oiliness; 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). CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion is flagged evening only; The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan is flagged morning or evening.
What they share
These hero actives appear in both formulas:
Ingredient stacks, side by side
CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion — top of the list
- Purified Water~50–80%
- Caprylic/Capri…~3–10%
- Niacinamide~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 PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion | The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Moisturiser | Moisturiser |
| Price tier | Mid-range | Budget |
| Best for | Damaged Barrier, Dryness, Oiliness | Dehydration, Damaged Barrier, Sensitivity |
| Usage notes | Evening only | Morning or evening |
| Shared hero actives | Ceramides and Hyaluronic Acid | |
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