The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan vs Versed Dew Point Moisturizing Gel-Cream
Both are moisturisers. They share a 66% active-ingredient overlap, so the real decision is about price, texture and the supporting ingredients. Here's the side-by-side.
An updated NMF moisturiser adding beta-glucan — 2026's barrier-repair hero ingredient — to amino acids, ceramide precursors and hyaluronic acid. A lightweight, fragrance-free everyday moisturiser with a soothing, plumping slant.
A lightweight gel-cream with hyaluronic acid, green tea and electrolytes — CPG-priced alternative to the pricier water-gel moisturisers. Better-than-average ingredient list for the price point.
Which should you choose?
Both sit in the Budget tier, so cost isn't the deciding factor here — choose on texture, finish and the supporting ingredients. The The Ordinary leans toward Damaged Barrier, Dehydration, Sensitivity. The Versed leans toward Dryness, Oiliness.
What they share
At 66% active overlap, these are the ingredients doing comparable work in both formulas:
Ingredient stacks, side by side
The Ordinary — top of the list
- Aqua~50–80%
- Caprylic/Capric…~3–10%
- Beta-Glucan~2–6%
- Cetyl Alcohol~1.5–4%
Versed — top of the list
- Water~50–80%
- Propanediol~3–10%
- Dimethicone~2–6%
- Cetearyl Olivate~1.5–4%
- Sorbitan Olivate~1–2%
- Butylene Glycol~1–2%
- Camellia Sinen…~1–2%
- Sodium Hyaluro…~1–2%
● marks ingredients that appear near the top of both lists. Percentages are positional estimates from INCI order, not disclosed doses.
The specs
| The Ordinary | Versed | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Moisturiser | Moisturiser |
| Price tier | Budget | Budget |
| Best for | Dehydration, Damaged Barrier, Sensitivity | Dryness, Oiliness |
| Usage notes | Morning or evening | Morning or evening |
| Active overlap | 66% — Hyaluronic Acid | |
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