Head to head
CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion vs The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
The bottom lineCeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion and The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA land in much the same place on performance, so value decides it — The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA does the same job for less.
Which should you pick?
Pick PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion if
- it is the one you can get most easily or already trust
Pick Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA if
- you want the more affordable option
What each delivers
Side by side
| PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion | Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Moisturizer | Moisturizer |
| Key actives | Glycerin, Vitamin B3, Ceramide 3 | Glycerin, Vitamin B3, Hyaluronic acid |
| Texture | A smooth, silky lotion that spreads easily and leaves a soft, near-blurred finish. | A middleweight lotion — enough to comfort without feeling heavy. |
| Fragrance | None detected | None detected |
| Fungal-acne safe | Likely | Likely |
| Pregnancy | No flagged actives | No flagged actives |
| Ingredients | 18 listed | 17 listed |
| Price | ~€15 | ~€6 |
What's in one but not the other
Only in PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
Both share
Only in Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
The molecule doing the work
Better for…
- Dark spots & uneven toneEither works
- Breakouts & congestionEither works
- Dryness & dehydrationEither works
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA is the cheaper of the two (~€6 vs ~€15).
Ready to pick one?
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Common questions
Which is cheaper, CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion or The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA?
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA is the cheaper of the two (~€6 vs ~€15).
Can I use CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion and The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA together?
They are both moisturizers, so you would normally pick one rather than layer both in the same step. You can keep both and alternate them (morning and night, or on different days) if you like variety, but you do not need two.