Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan

The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan is the moisturiser for people who hate the feel of moisturiser. A clear, weightless gel that hydrates through the whole day from a single application and helps stop water escaping the skin — without any heaviness.

What it actually does

• Hydrates all day from one application. In the brand's independent efficacy study on 30 people over 8 hours, hydration rose immediately and held through the day after a single use.
• Supports the skin barrier. Beta glucan — a polysaccharide sourced from reishi mushroom — plus ceramides work on barrier strength; the same brand study reported barrier improvement through the day.
• Mimics skin's own hydrators. Natural moisturizing factors copy the water-binding compounds found in your skin's own moisture barrier.
• Works for every skin type, including sensitive. The gel texture makes it particularly well matched to oily and combination skin that finds creams too much.
• Clean list. Vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free; free of parabens, mineral oil, sulfates and other common exclusions, with under 1% synthetic fragrance.

How to use

1. Apply a small amount to the face, morning and evening.
2. Make it your last skincare step at night, or follow with SPF in the morning.
3. Use on unbroken skin only, and patch test first if your skin is reactive. Stop and see a doctor if irritation occurs.

Is it right for you?

Questions

Gel or cream — which NMF version should I pick?

This gel suits normal, combination, oily and sensitive skin that wants invisible, all-day hydration. If your skin is properly dry, dull or flaky, the Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides cream is the richer sibling.

What is beta glucan?

A polysaccharide that The Ordinary derives from reishi mushroom. In this formula its job is supporting the skin barrier, alongside ceramides and natural moisturizing factors.

Does it really last all day?

That's the brand's headline claim: in its independent study of 30 individuals tracked over 8 hours, one application boosted hydration immediately and maintained it throughout the day. Individual results vary.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability.

Payments and returns?

Pay by credit card, debit card, Instapay or mobile wallets — no cash on delivery. Returns are for defective, damaged or expired items only, reported within 1 day of delivery; refunds reach your original payment method within 15–30 days.