The Ordinary

Natural Moisturizing Factors + Inulin Body Lotion

body moisturizer

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
65%
Combination (dry)
65%
Balanced
84%
Combination (oily)
86%
Oily
86%

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44
Ingredients
5
Benefits
2
Actives
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A lightweight, non-greasy body lotion for rapid and all-day surface hydration

Key Insights

Benefits

5
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Smooths Bumpy Skin
Soothing

Active Ingredients

2
AHA Hyaluronic acid

Risks

1
Synthetic polymer

Full Ingredients

44 total
AQUA CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE GLYCERIN INULIN PROPANEDIOL ISODECYL NEOPENTANOATE ARACHIDYL ALCOHOL RHUS SUCCEDANEA FRUIT WAX SODIUM HYALURONATE Hyaluronic acid ARGININE GLYCINE ALANINE SERINE PROLINE THREONINE GLUTAMIC ACID LYSINE HCL BETAINE SODIUM PCA PCA XYLITYLGLUCOSIDE ANHYDROXYLITOL XYLITOL GLUCOSE MALTOSE FRUCTOSE SUCROSE TREHALOSE SODIUM LACTATE UREA ALLANTOIN BEHENYL ALCOHOL ARACHIDYL GLUCOSIDE PENTYLENE GLYCOL POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-6 XANTHAN GUM TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE TOCOPHEROL CITRIC ACID AHA SODIUM HYDROXIDE SODIUM CHLORIDE ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN PHENOXYETHANOL CHLORPHENESIN

About Natural Moisturizing Factors + Inulin Body Lotion

Overview

Natural Moisturizing Factors + Inulin Body Lotion is a lightweight moisturizer from The Ordinary, a brand based in Canada. The formula is built mainly around hydration and soothing. The ingredient list runs to 44 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Propanediol and Sodium Hyaluronate, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate and Betaine.

Soothing: High. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Allantoin, Inulin and Sodium Hyaluronate.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.

Where it fits in a routine

It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after serums. Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.

This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No fragrance or declared allergens
  • No essential oils
  • No drying alcohol
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • Several soothing ingredients
  • No common irritants flagged in the list
  • No recognised malassezia (fungal acne) triggers

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin
  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive skin

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 30 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 8 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 7 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Evens Skin Tone 2 ingredients

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Smooths Bumpy Skin 1 ingredient

    Refines texture by gently exfoliating rough, uneven patches

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading Oil Control Pore Minimizer

None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

Caprylic/capric Triglyceride

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl

Hydration
Glycerin

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
Inulin

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Fructosane

Hydration Soothing
Propanediol

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration
Isodecyl Neopentanoate

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Propanoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-, isodecyl ester

Hydration
Arachidyl Alcohol

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Icosan-1-ol

Hydration
Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
Arginine

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

L-Arginine

Hydration Anti-Aging
Glycine

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Glycine

Hydration
Alanine

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Alanine

Anti-Aging Hydration
Serine

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

2-Amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid

Hydration Anti-Aging
Proline

14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

2-Pyrrolidinecarboxylic acid, (S)-

Hydration Anti-Aging

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration Very high

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support None

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Low

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing High

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal Low

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (2)

Supporting ingredients (42)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Aqua Caprylic/capric Triglyceride Glycerin Inulin Propanediol Isodecyl Neopentanoate Arachidyl Alcohol Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax Arginine Glycine Alanine Serine Proline Threonine Glutamic Acid Lysine HCL Betaine Sodium PCA PCA Xylitylglucoside Anhydroxylitol Xylitol Glucose Maltose Fructose Sucrose Trehalose Sodium Lactate Urea Allantoin Behenyl Alcohol Arachidyl Glucoside Pentylene Glycol Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Xanthan Gum Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Tocopherol Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Chloride Ethylhexylglycerin Phenoxyethanol Chlorphenesin

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • Fragrance-free
  • Essential-oil-free
  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
  • BHA (salicylic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Moisturise" step.

  • Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
No ingredient here is a recognised food source for malassezia.
Sensitive and reactive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Recorded ingredient risks
Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 44 ingredients on the label.

16
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

9
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

5
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

4
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

3
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

2
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

2
Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

2
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

2
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

2
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

2
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

1
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

1
Exfoliant

Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Aqua Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Water

2 Caprylic/capric Triglyceride
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 34-35
  • Periodica Polytechnica Chemical Engineering, 2014, pages 43-48
  • International Journal of Toxicology, January 2003, pages 4-5
  • Food and Chemical Toxicology, January 2000, pages 79-98
  • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, August 1985, pages 303-311
3 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
4 Inulin
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Fructosane

Hydration Soothing
6 scientific references
  • Biomolecules, March 2021, pages 1–25
  • Microorganisms, January 2021, pages 1–14; and December 2020, pages 1–14
  • Frontiers in Nutrition, May 2019, pages 1–24
  • Foods, March 2019, pages 1–27
  • Beneficial Microbes, June 2014, pages 99­–107
  • Beneficial Microbes, June 2014, pages 99–107
5 Propanediol Texture agent
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • PubChem Compound Summary, April 2021, ePublication
  • SpecialChem, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, June 2018, pages 1-73
  • Cosmetics & Toiletries, May 2013, pages 81-86
6 Isodecyl Neopentanoate Emollient
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Propanoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-, isodecyl ester

Hydration
7 Arachidyl Alcohol Emollient
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Texture agent

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Icosan-1-ol

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2015, pages 5S-69S
  • Percutaneous Penetration Enhancers Chemical Methods in Penetration Enhancement Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, 2015, pages 231-250
  • Alkyl Polyglucosides: From Natural-Origin Surfactants to Prospective Delivery Systems, 2014, pages 135-161
  • Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, March 2013, pages 2, 045-2, 057
8 Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax Texture agent
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Japan (Rhus Succedanea) Wax,Japan Wax

9 Sodium Hyaluronate Humectant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
5 scientific references
  • Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und Verwandte Gebiete, December 2017, pages 987-993
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2014, pages 277-287
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, October 2012, pages 20-23
  • DermatoEndocrinology, July-December 2012, pages 253-258
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2011, pages 990-1000
10 Arginine
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

L-Arginine

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Biobased Surfactants (Second Edition), 2019, pages 413-445
  • Scientific Reports, February 2016, pages 1-10
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, October 2012, pages 1-35
  • Journal of Advanced Research, July 2010, pages 169–177
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, April 2005, page 139
  • Wound Repair and Regeneration, November-December 2003, pages 419-423
11 Glycine pH adjuster
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Glycine

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Amino Acids in Nutrition and Health, August 2020, pages 187-199
  • Current Medicinal Chemistry, 2018, pages 5, 512-5, 527, ePublication
  • PLoS ONE, February 2018, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2009, pages 327-345
12 Alanine
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Alanine

Anti-Aging Hydration
5 scientific references
  • Amino Acids in Nutrition and Health, August 2020, pages 187-199
  • Current Medicinal Chemistry, December 2018, pages 5, 512-5, 527
  • Marine Drugs, March 2018, ePublication
  • PLoS ONE, February 2018, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2009, pages 327-345
13 Serine
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

2-Amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid

Hydration Anti-Aging
4 scientific references
  • Amino Acids in Nutrition and Health, August 2020, pages 187-199
  • Current Medicinal Chemistry, December 2018, pages 5, 512-5, 527
  • PLoS ONE, February 2018, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2009, pages 327-345
14 Proline
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

2-Pyrrolidinecarboxylic acid, (S)-

Hydration Anti-Aging
4 scientific references
  • Amino Acids in Nutrition and Health, August 2020, pages 187-199
  • Current Medicinal Chemistry, December 2018, pages 5, 512-5, 527
  • PLoS ONE, February 2018, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2009, pages 327-345
15 Threonine
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

2-Amino-3-hydroxybutanoic acid

Anti-Aging Hydration
16 Glutamic Acid Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

(S)-2-Aminopentanedioic acid

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Malaysian Applied Biology, May 2018, pages 113–117
  • Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences, April 2014, pages 153-158
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2013, pages 41S-64S
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, June 2003, pages 1, 023-1, 029
17 Lysine HCL
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

18 Betaine Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent

18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2018, pages 28S-46S
  • Food Science and Biotechnology, October 2017, pages 1391-1397
  • The Journal of Chemical Physics, June 2015, ePublication
  • The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, September 2004, pages 539-549
  • Skin Research and Technology, February 2003, pages 50-58
19 Sodium PCA Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate

Hydration Soothing
4 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2019, ePublication
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, April 2018, pages 138-144
  • IFSCC Conference 2005 Research Paper
  • Bio-Medical Materials and Engineering, 1995, pages 9-20
20 PCA Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

L-2-Pyrrolidone-5-carboxylic acid

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2019, pages 5S-11S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, February 2017, pages 2-10, and December 2016, pages 567-575
  • Journal of Dermatological Science, December 2014, pages 231-239
21 Xylitylglucoside Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Xylitylglucoside

Hydration Soothing
22 Anhydroxylitol Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

D-Xylitol, 1,4-Anhydro-

Hydration
23 Xylitol Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

23rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Xylitol

Hydration Soothing
7 scientific references
  • Microorganisms, January 2021, pages 1–14
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, May 2019, pages 323-331
  • Advances in Nutrition, January 2019, Supplement, pages S31-S48
  • Experimental Dermatology, March 2018, pages 280-284
  • International journal of Applied Pharmaceutical and Biological Research, 2017, pages 67-73
  • Acta-dermato venereological, February 2017, pages 182-187
  • https://wwwcir-safetyorg/sites/default/files/Mannitol, %20Sorbitol, %20Xylitol_0pdf
24 Glucose Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

24th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Glucose

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, March 2020, pages 1–13
  • Foods, March 2019, pages 1–27
  • Nature Medicine, May 2018, pages 617–627
  • Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, September 2003, pages 1, 224–1, 228
25 Maltose Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

25th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

D-Glucose, 4-O-.alpha.-D-glucopyranosyl-

Hydration
26 Fructose Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

26th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Fructose

Hydration
27 Sucrose Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Soothing

27th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Sucrose

Hydration
8 scientific references
  • Supercharged Hydration
  • How Hyaluronic Acid Benefits Skin
  • What is Dehydrated Skin & How to Choose the Best Products
  • What Your Moisturizer Must Contain
  • Moisturizer Myths You Should Stop Believing Now
  • The Benefits of Glycerin in Skin Care
  • The Best Face Oils for Skin
  • How Facial Oils Help Skin
28 Trehalose Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

28th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl

Hydration
7 scientific references
  • Cosmetics, October 2019, pages 1-10
  • Cell Death & Disease, July 2019, pages 1-16
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2019, pages 5S-38S
  • Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, February 2018, pages 2, 965-2, 976
  • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, May 2017, pages 1-6
  • Biomedical Reports, September 2014, pages 755-759
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, June 2011, pages 2, 020-2, 053
29 Sodium Lactate Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Exfoliant, pH adjuster

29th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Sodium lactate

Hydration
6 scientific references
  • Nutrition Reviews Advance Article, July 2020, pages 1-16
  • Code of Federal Regulations, April 2020, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, March 2014, pages 321-326
  • Materials Sciences and Applications, January 2012, pages 18-23
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, February 2007, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, January 1998, pages 1-241
30 Urea Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, pH adjuster

30th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Urea

Hydration Smooths Bumpy Skin Evens Skin Tone
31 Allantoin Occlusive
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Soothing

31st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-

Soothing
8 scientific references
  • Chemistry Series, March 2020, pages 7-21
  • Molecules, June 2019, pages 1-33
  • European Journal of Pharmacology, February 2018, pages 68-78
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, June 2017, Volume 76, Issue 2, Supplement 1
  • Pharmacognosy Review, Volume 5, July-December 2011
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2010, Supplement, pages 84S-97S
  • Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, October 2008, ePublication
  • https://wwwaccessdatafdagov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearchcfm?CFRPart=347&showFR=1
32 Behenyl Alcohol Emollient
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Texture agent

32nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Docosan-1-ol

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, April 2017, pages 206-216
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2014, pages 77-142
  • Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy, March 2010, Volume 11, pages 853-860
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, 1988, pages 1-55
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, ePublication
33 Arachidyl Glucoside Surfactant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

33rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

D-glucose, 1-eicosanol ether

34 Pentylene Glycol Solvent
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

34th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

1,2-Dihydroxypentane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • https://thedermreviewcom/pentylene-glycol/
  • Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, July 2017, pages 106-111
  • Prospector, June 2015, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, October 2012, pages 147S-168S
35 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Texture agent
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

35th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate, dimethylacrylamide, lauryl methacrylate and laureth-4 methacrylate, crosslinked with trimethylolpropane triacrylate

Synthetic polymer
36 Xanthan Gum Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Xanthan gum

37 Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Chelator
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Chelator

37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

L-Aspartic acid, N,N'-1,2-ethanediylbis-, trisodium salt

38 Tocopherol Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing
4 scientific references
  • Journal or Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 2010, pages 7013-7020
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1212-1217
  • Canadian Family Physician, July 2006, pages 855-856
  • Dermatologic Surgery, April 1999, pages 311-315
39 Citric Acid Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Chelator, pH adjuster

39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

40 Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium hydroxide

41 Sodium Chloride Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium chloride

42 Ethylhexylglycerin
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
  • Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
  • Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
43 Phenoxyethanol Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Phenoxyethanol

44 Chlorphenesin Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(4-chlorophenoxy)-

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AQUA, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, GLYCERIN, INULIN, PROPANEDIOL, ISODECYL NEOPENTANOATE, ARACHIDYL ALCOHOL, RHUS SUCCEDANEA FRUIT WAX, SODIUM HYALURONATE, ARGININE, GLYCINE, ALANINE, SERINE, PROLINE, THREONINE, GLUTAMIC ACID, LYSINE HCL, BETAINE, SODIUM PCA, PCA, XYLITYLGLUCOSIDE, ANHYDROXYLITOL, XYLITOL, GLUCOSE, MALTOSE, FRUCTOSE, SUCROSE, TREHALOSE, SODIUM LACTATE, UREA, ALLANTOIN, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, ARACHIDYL GLUCOSIDE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-6, XANTHAN GUM, TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE, TOCOPHEROL, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, PHENOXYETHANOL, CHLORPHENESIN.

What are the active ingredients in Natural Moisturizing Factors + Inulin Body Lotion?

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-Apply a thin layer on the body in the morning and evening

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Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced, Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.

Is Natural Moisturizing Factors + Inulin Body Lotion good for sensitive skin?

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Is Natural Moisturizing Factors + Inulin Body Lotion fungal acne safe?

No ingredient in this formula is a recognised food source for malassezia, the yeast behind fungal acne.

Can I use Natural Moisturizing Factors + Inulin Body Lotion while pregnant?

Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.

Is Natural Moisturizing Factors + Inulin Body Lotion fragrance free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.

Does Natural Moisturizing Factors + Inulin Body Lotion contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

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No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is Natural Moisturizing Factors + Inulin Body Lotion paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Natural Moisturizing Factors + Inulin Body Lotion?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.

When should I apply Natural Moisturizing Factors + Inulin Body Lotion?

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How many ingredients does Natural Moisturizing Factors + Inulin Body Lotion have?

It lists 44 ingredients, of which 2 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Natural Moisturizing Factors + Inulin Body Lotion?

The Ordinary, a brand based in Canada.

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