Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan
The Ordinary
Moisturizer
cream
Fact vs. Fiction
100
Very High
Trustworthiness
How well the ingredient list supports the product's marketing claims
Marketing Claims Supported by Ingredients:
2 of 2
Ingredients Matched:
15 of 40
The Beta Glucan within the formula is an effective humectant, which helps to retain moisture
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Beta-Glucan
(Match: 0.80,
Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Tocopherol
(Match: 0.69,
Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Urea
(Match: 0.57,
Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Betaine
(Match: 0.51,
Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Allantoin
(Match: 0.51,
Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Glycerin
(Match: 0.51,
Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
View Detailed Evidence
Beta-Glucan
Functions:
hydration
Tocopherol
Functions:
Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Skin Protecting, Healing
Concerns Addressed:
Environmental Damage, Dryness, Rough Texture, Minor Wounds, Scars
Urea
Functions:
hydration, natural moisturizing factor
Betaine
Functions:
hydration
Allantoin
Functions:
soothing
Concerns Addressed:
irritation, redness, sensitivity, inflammation
Glycerin
Functions:
hydration, moisture retention
View Other Matched Ingredients (9)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.34
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Polyglutamic Acid
Match score: 0.34
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Trehalose
Match score: 0.34
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Xylitol
Match score: 0.46
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Sodium Pca
Match score: 0.34
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Zinc
Match score: 0.23
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Sodium Hyaluronate
Match score: 0.34
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Pentylene Glycol
Match score: 0.34
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.23
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Provides all day hydration after one application. With a blend of natural moisturizing factors, beta glucan, and ceramides, it also fortifies the skin's natural barrier.
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Urea
(Match: 0.59,
Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Polyglutamic Acid
(Match: 0.53,
Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Betaine
(Match: 0.50,
Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Beta-Glucan
(Match: 0.50,
Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Tocopherol
(Match: 0.50,
Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Urea
Functions:
hydration, natural moisturizing factor
Polyglutamic Acid
Functions:
hydration
Concerns Addressed:
dryness, dehydration, flakiness
Betaine
Functions:
hydration
Beta-Glucan
Functions:
hydration
Tocopherol
Functions:
Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Skin Protecting, Healing
Concerns Addressed:
Environmental Damage, Dryness, Rough Texture, Minor Wounds, Scars
View Other Matched Ingredients (10)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.44
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Trehalose
Match score: 0.41
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Xylitol
Match score: 0.41
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Sodium Pca
Match score: 0.41
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Zinc
Match score: 0.21
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Allantoin
Match score: 0.44
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Sodium Hyaluronate
Match score: 0.41
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.44
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Pentylene Glycol
Match score: 0.36
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.30
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ingredients
- 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
