The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan vs The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
Neither moisturiser relies on a targeted treatment active; both are about comfort and skin support. They share Hyaluronic Acid, so texture, price and the rest of the formula decide it.
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.
A lightweight moisturiser built around the amino acids, lactates and hyaluronic acid the skin produces naturally. No retinol, no acids — pure barrier support. An ideal base moisturiser when your routine already has the actives.
Which should you choose?
Both lean on Hyaluronic Acid for hydration and support. Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan adds Beta-Glucan and Ceramides. Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan is the better fit for dehydration and sensitive skin; Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA for dryness. Both sit in the Budget price tier.
What they share
This hero active appears in both formulas:
Ingredient stacks, side by side
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%
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA — top of the list
- Aqua (Water)~50–80%
- Ethylhexyl Pal…~5–25%
- Cetearyl Isono…~3–10%
- Isodecyl Neope…~2–6%
- Caprylic/Capri…~1.5–4%
- Sodium Hyaluro…~1–2%
- Glyceryl Stear…~1–2%
- PEG-100 Stearate~1–2%
● marks ingredients that appear near the top of both lists. Percentages are positional estimates from INCI order, not disclosed doses.
The specs
| Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan | Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Moisturiser | Moisturiser |
| Price tier | Budget | Budget |
| Best for | Dehydration, Damaged Barrier, Sensitivity | Damaged Barrier, Dryness |
| Usage notes | Morning or evening | Morning or evening |
| Shared hero actives | Hyaluronic Acid | |
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