Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The INKEY List Omega Water Cream versus The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA .
Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on February 24, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
The INKEY List Omega Water Cream 17 ingredients
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA 46 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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The INKEY List Omega Water Cream 17 ingredients
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA 46 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
The INKEY List Omega Water Cream 17 ingredients
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA 46 ingredients
Water • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Glycerin • Niacinamide • Propanediol • Betaine • Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Magnesium Sulfate • Glycosphingolipids • Glycolipids • Sodium Benzoate • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Oleic Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Citric Acid • Polyglycerin-3
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 • Triolein • Tocopherol • Carbomer • Isoceteth-20 • Polysorbate 60 • Sodium Chloride • Citric Acid • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Pentylene Glycol • Triethanolamine • Sodium Hydroxide • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterThe INKEY List Omega Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinThe INKEY List Omega Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA contains this as ingredient number 6.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolThe INKEY List Omega Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA contains this as ingredient number 4.
Oleic Acid is an Omega-9 fatty acid. It can be found in many plant oils such as avocado and marula oils.
Oleic Acid is used to enhance the texture of products. It is also a cleansing agent. As an emollient, it can help hydrate and soften the skin.
Oleic Acid isn't fungal acne safe. It can be bad for oily skin and be bad for acne prone skin.
We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns.
Learn more about Oleic AcidThe INKEY List Omega Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA contains this as ingredient number 29.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidThe INKEY List Omega Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA contains this as ingredient number 40.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
The INKEY List Omega Water Cream 17 ingredients
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA 46 ingredients
Usage
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The INKEY List Omega Water Cream 17 ingredients
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA 46 ingredients
Reviews
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The INKEY List Omega Water Cream 17 ingredients
its super light weight almost as if it does nothing, after i apply it i feel like my skin needs more moisture
its super light weight almost as if it does nothing, after i apply it i feel like my skin needs more moisture
Leaves my skin feeling hydrated, and I like the niacinamide! Extremely glowy, possibly crossing the line, which some people may not like.
Leaves my skin feeling hydrated, and I like the niacinamide! Extremely glowy, possibly crossing the line, which some people may not like.
Hated this and returned it. Feels like splashing water onto the face, no moisture whatsoever.
Hated this and returned it. Feels like splashing water onto the face, no moisture whatsoever.
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA 46 ingredients
You want acne? Try this!
You want acne? Try this!
Nice feel, but not for sensitive skin
You cant go wrong with the price point of this moisturizer. I have the self-proclaimed most sensitive skin on the planet and found that this left a burning sensation for minutes after application....
Nice feel, but not for sensitive skin
You cant go wrong with the price point of this moisturizer. I have the self-proclaimed most sensitive skin on the planet and found that this left a burning sensation for minutes after application. tried a few times before giving up but still burning continued.
burned tf outta my face
i used this thinking it would be good for my skin after my face got super sensitive from bha, but nopeee it burned tf outta my face bruh
burned tf outta my face
i used this thinking it would be good for my skin after my face got super sensitive from bha, but nopeee it burned tf outta my face bruh
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