Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan

Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan

3.2
40ingredients
MoisturizerThe Ordinary

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
VeganOil-freeReef-safeAlcohol-freeCruelty-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This moisturizer from The Ordinary lists 40 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

1 known allergen in this formula
1 known irritant
  • Urea · irritant · lowKnown allergen (irritant): Urea
  • Sodium hydroxide · otherStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.

Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

HydratingBarrier repairScar healingReduces irritationRedness reducingAnti-agingBrighteningDark spotsSkin texture

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
  • 2
    Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
  • 3
    UreaGently exfoliates and deeply moisturizes.
  • 4
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.

Full Ingredient List

40

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, ppg-24-glycereth-24, propanediol, betaine, beta-glucan, arginine, glycine, alanine, serine, proline, threonine, glutamic acid, lysine hcl, glucose, maltose, fructose, trehalose, xylitol, anhydroxylitol, xylitylglucoside, sodium pca, pca, sodium lactate, urea, allantoin, sodium hyaluronate, phospholipids, sphingolipids, glycerin, pentylene glycol, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, sodium hydroxide, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, citric acid, tocopherol, p-anisic acid, aminomethyl propanol, phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin

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24urea

Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
  • May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
  • May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.

Frequently asked questions

Is Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan's listed ingredients. "Not detected" isn't an absolute guarantee, but it's a good sign for fragrance-sensitive skin — confirm against the current pack and your own triggers.

Is Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.

Is Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan contains 1 flagged allergen and 1 irritant (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan against your own profile.