Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides INCI List & Ingredients | The Ordinary

Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This moisturizer from The Ordinary lists 53 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 reducingDark spotsAcne fightingAnti-agingBrighteningSkin 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

53

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetyl ethylhexanoate, isodecyl neopentanoate, glycerin, propanediol, polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate, hydrogenated vegetable oil, polyglyceryl-2 isostearate, isosorbide dicaprylate, disteardimonium hectorite, phytosteryl canola glycerides, glycosphingolipids, glycolipids, linoleic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arginine, glycine, alanine, serine, proline, threonine, glutamic acid, lysine hcl, betaine, xylitylglucoside, anhydroxylitol, xylitol, glucose, maltose, fructose, trehalose, sodium pca, pca, sodium lactate, urea, allantoin, sodium hyaluronate, lecithin, triolein, dimethyl isosorbide, pentylene glycol, tocopherol, hydroxymethoxyphenyl decanone, citric acid, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, magnesium sulfate, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide, phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin

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Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides'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 + PhytoCeramides paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides'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 + PhytoCeramides suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides 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 + PhytoCeramides against your own profile.