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The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA for oily skin

High

  • HighOily Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

A great choice for oily skin; a few moisturizers fit it even better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Highly suitable for your oily skin, this moisturizer utilizes glycerin and sodium hyaluronate to provide excellent hydration and a plumping effect without exacerbating oiliness. While these humectants balance moisture effectively, they do not directly address your primary concern of oily shine.
  • The inclusion of urea and allantoin offers additional soothing benefits, contributing to overall skin comfort.
  • This formula is safe for your skin, as it contains no harsh ingredients and includes soothing components like sodium hyaluronate and urea.

How to apply

  • Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine every day to keep your face fresh.
  • Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toning, but right before your SPF in the morning.
  • Gently press a small amount into your skin and let it absorb fully.
  • Apply on clean, slightly dry skin to help control that oily shine.
  • Avoid the eye area and do a quick patch test before your first use.

People Say

★4.3Overall rating based on 8.5k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this moisturizer is highly favored by users with oily, combination, and sensitive skin for its hydrating properties without causing greasiness or breakouts. It is also frequently praised for its affordability and gentle, fragrance-free formula. The packaging size is also a common point of complaint.

Highlights

  • Non-greasy finish Mostly Mentioned
    • “Sinks in immediately”
    • “leaves a natural matte finish”
    • “perfect for my oily t-zone”
    • “zero greasy residue”
  • Unbeatable price Mostly Mentioned
    • “Insanely affordable”
    • “can't beat the price tag”
    • “great budget staple”
    • “bang for your buck”
  • Fragrance-free, gentle Often Mentioned
    • “No irritation at all”
    • “doesn't sting my sensitive skin”
    • “completely scent-free”
    • “didn't break me out”
  • Insufficient moisture Often Mentioned
    • “Skin felt tight an hour later”
    • “not enough for dry patches”
    • “need to apply two layers”
    • “too lightweight for winter”
  • Makeup compatibility Sometimes Noted
    • “Makeup sits beautifully on top”
    • “acts like a gripping primer”
    • “no pilling under foundation”
    • “smooth base for concealer”
  • Small packaging Sometimes Noted
    • “Wish it came in a pump”
    • “tube is too small”
    • “finished it in two weeks”
    • “hard to squeeze the last bit out”
  • Thick texture Sometimes Noted
    • “Hard to spread”
    • “feels like a thick paste”
    • “stiff consistency”
    • “requires warming up in hands”
  • White cast Sometimes Noted
    • “Leaves white streaks at first”
    • “takes work to rub in”
    • “looks white until fully absorbed”
    • “ghostly cast if you use too much”

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Questions and answers

What makes The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors a great fit for oily skin?

This moisturizer is a great fit because it uses glycerin and sodium hyaluronate to give your skin light hydration without adding extra oiliness. It also includes urea and allantoin, which help calm the skin and keep it comfortable.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020

Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily skin?

This moisturizer is a great fit for your oily skin because it uses glycerin and sodium hyaluronate to provide hydration without adding extra oil. Additionally, urea and allantoin soothe your skin and help keep it comfortable.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What do Natural Moisturizing Factors do for oily skin?

Natural Moisturizing Factors help keep oily skin properly hydrated without feeling heavy. They support a balanced skin barrier by holding onto water and maintaining moisture levels.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2004Molecules, 2021

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for oily skin?

Hyaluronic acid helps oily skin by reducing extra oil and sebum production without causing irritation. Clinical studies show it successfully balances oil levels while keeping the skin comfortable.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2017

Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?

This moisturizer goes near the end of your routine, right before sunscreen in the morning and as your final step in the evening. It provides light hydration without adding extra grease.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?

Yes, you can use this moisturizer with retinol, applying it after your retinol treatment to help soothe your skin and keep it comfortable. Using a gentle moisturizer alongside retinol is unlikely to cause irritation and may make your routine easier to stick with.

Cutis, 2006The Journal of Dermatology, 2014

How often should I use this cream?

This moisturizer is a great fit to use twice daily in your morning and evening routine. Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate help hydrate your oily skin without adding extra shine.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?

This moisturizer is a great fit for oily skin because it uses glycerin and sodium hyaluronate to hydrate without adding extra oiliness or clogging pores. It also has urea and allantoin to help keep your skin calm and comfortable.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020

Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?

This moisturizer is safe to use around the eyes and on the body, though the skin around the eyes is much thinner than body skin. Its hydrating ingredients like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate help keep these areas soft and comfortable without feeling heavy.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, which soften the skin.

What the research says

  • A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
  • A topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin, and dexpanthenol significantly reduced postoperative pain, trismus, swelling, and analgesic consumption, while improving wound healing after third molar surgery compared to a placebo.

    Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020
  • Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
  • Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.

    Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022
  • Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.

    BMC Oral Health, 2019
  • The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
  • Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001
  • Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012
  • Topical gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not improve postoperative comfort regarding swelling and pain, but improved the wound's aesthetic appearance following impacted lower third molar extraction compared to no gel.

    Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016
  • An overnight patch containing Allium cepa extract and allantoin safely promotes scar healing after dermatologic surgery, resulting in significantly greater reductions in observer- and patient-assessed POSAS scores compared to no treatment.

    Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018
  • Prophylactic application of a topical scar gel containing Allium cepae extract, allantoin, and heparin significantly improves patient-assessed scar color, stiffness, and irregularity compared to no treatment in women following a cesarean section.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2014
  • Topical 40% urea cream achieved improvement in less time and showed superiority over 12% ammonium lactate lotion in skin roughness, fissure reduction, thickness, and dryness at day 14 in patients treated for moderate to severe xerosis.

    American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
  • Topical treatment with K101 achieved a significantly higher mycological cure rate compared to placebo in patients with ≤50% nail involvement (27.2% vs 10.4%), while showing early visible improvements in nail appearance and no safety issues.

    Mycoses, 2012

Ingredients

Water, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Stearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Glucose, Maltose, Fructose, Trehalose, Sodium Pca, Pca, Sodium Lactate, Urea, Allantoin, Linoleic Acid, Oleic Acid, Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Lecithin, Trioleic Acid, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Isoceteth-20, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Pentylene Glycol, Triethanolamine, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

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