Squalane Cleanser 50ml
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 30ml
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA 30ml
We're trying something we've never tried before – and a way to recognize the current cost of living. We understand times are challenging and we are committed to making quality skincare accessible, so we’re letting you choose your price.
Yes, only this set
Heh they let you pick whether you want to pay full price, 23% or 40% discounts.
Shame it’s only on this set
Humble bundle style
good as a travel set
Eh unless you're using it for travel it's mediocre value. Just a tiny amount of average moisturiser/cleanser.
What’s considered a good moisturiser?
Depends on your current skin condition
Dry with dermatitis.
Emollients are used to soften and smooth the scales of the skin, which help reduce rough, flaky skin. Unlike humectants that attract moisture, emollients create a guarding film in order to trap it. Emollients are typically used to protect skin cells and help regulate skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, and ichthyosis by preventing scaly patches, itchiness, and flare-ups.
Humectants typically draw water to the skin from two different places; they can draw water from a humid environment, and they enhance water absorption from the outer layer of the skin.
If you have a Dry skin type and you consider yourself to be hydrated, you should focus on a good emollient to lock-in the moisture in your skin barrier and prevent patches, eczema or itchiness.
If you have any skin type but suffer from dehydration you would need the three of them present in your moisturizer.
Some good humectants to look out for in a moisturizer are Beta-glucan, Yeast Extract (one-of-the-best), Aloe, Honey, Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, Red algae, Allantoin.
Good Emollients include Lanolin(best, in my opinion), Squalane, Shea butter, Cocoa Butter, Coconut Oil, any oils high in linoleic acids. I would refrain from using emollients such as Mineral oil, Petrolatum or Paraffin as they were reported to be potentially damaging to the skin in the long-term. It all depends on your skin reactiveness, some people love mineral oil, and some not. Pay attention to how your skin reacts to these ingredients.
In terms of occlusives, most plant oils are considered emollients, but some oils, particularly those high in oleic acid, also have occlusive properties. Lecithin, and Cocoa Butter work wonders as occlusives. You can find Dimethicone as one of the preferred occlusives in most moisturizers, but some people with sensitive skin have reported reactions to it.
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The ordinary's moisturiser is purely an emulsion, meaning you'll need a humectant and an occlusive to supplement your skincare regime.
A few notes on on the tl;dr
Emollients:
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Linoleic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Lecithin, Triolein
Humectants:
Propanediol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Histidine, Glucose, Maltose, Fructose, Trehalose, Sodium PCA, PCA, Sodium Lactate, Urea, Pentylene Glycol
https://incidecoder.com/products/the-ordinary-natural-moistu…
Emollients:
Caprylyl Glycol
Humectants:
Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Glycerin, Ethoxydiglycol, Caprylyl Glycol
https://incidecoder.com/products/the-ordinary-hyaluronic-aci…
I'm less sure on the occlusives, but it seems that the NMF contains at least both oleic acid & lecithin
Erm, no. Maybe you're using too much.
I use this almost daily, and it lasts me a long time. I find a small amount is enough to cover my whole face and neck.
Good price if you use all 3 products. I only use the serum.
Ordered. Good for travel!
Have found this moisturiser to be great for dry sensitive skin 👌🏼
It's really good for the Melbourne dry winter weather.
so we’re letting you choose your price
I couldn't pick $1 … tisk tisk
Thanks, I placed an order to try this out.
One of the great, more reasonably priced brand.
What’s the middle one for? I love using the other two though. (Looked into it and it’s for hydration)
You guys can also wait until November when they run their sloooovember sale where they take like 23-24% off site wide.
Locking in moisture, you can wash face with water in the morning and put this on wet, let it all air dry, some people say it actually makes their skin feel dryer, also most skincare products have it built in
Thank you, OP, bought a set for the wifey
just ordered one, thanks
This is a great deal. Thanks for sharing. Bought and very happy
Thanks
Fab, thanks!
Is it only this set on 40% off