Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of cleen beauty Water Gel moisturizer with Grapefruit versus Malezia 5% Urea Moisturizer .
Published on March 31, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain 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.
Ingredient Info
cleen beauty Water Gel moisturizer with Grapefruit 21 ingredients
Malezia 5% Urea Moisturizer 13 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
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 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
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 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
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 🎉
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cleen beauty Water Gel moisturizer with Grapefruit 21 ingredients
Malezia 5% Urea Moisturizer 13 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
cleen beauty Water Gel moisturizer with Grapefruit 21 ingredients
Malezia 5% Urea Moisturizer 13 ingredients
Water • Isononyl Isononanoate • Glycerin • Xylitylglucoside • Anhydroxylitol • Xylitol • Sodium Polyacrylate • Dimethicone • Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil • Citrus Reticulata Fruit • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Caprylyl Glycol • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer • Trideceth-6 • Ethylhexylglycerin • Cyclopentasiloxane • Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane • Phenoxyethanol • Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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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 Watercleen beauty Water Gel moisturizer with Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 1.
Malezia 5% Urea Moisturizer 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 Glycerincleen beauty Water Gel moisturizer with Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 3.
Malezia 5% Urea Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.
Sodium Polyacrylate is the sodium salt of polyacrylic acid.
Sodium Polyacrylate is a super-absorbent polymer. It can absorb 100 to 1000 times its mass in water. As an emollient, Sodium Polyacrylate helps soften and soothe skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Sodium Polyacrylate is also used to stabilize products.
Learn more about Sodium Polyacrylatecleen beauty Water Gel moisturizer with Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 7.
Malezia 5% Urea Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
cleen beauty Water Gel moisturizer with Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 8.
Malezia 5% Urea Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.
We don't have a description for Trideceth-6.
cleen beauty Water Gel moisturizer with Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 16.
Malezia 5% Urea Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
cleen beauty Water Gel moisturizer with Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 17.
Malezia 5% Urea Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.
Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
D5 is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about Cyclopentasiloxanecleen beauty Water Gel moisturizer with Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 18.
Malezia 5% Urea Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
cleen beauty Water Gel moisturizer with Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 20.
Malezia 5% Urea Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 10.
Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
cleen beauty Water Gel moisturizer with Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 21.
Malezia 5% Urea Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
cleen beauty Water Gel moisturizer with Grapefruit 21 ingredients
Malezia 5% Urea Moisturizer 13 ingredients
Usage
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When to use
cleen beauty Water Gel moisturizer with Grapefruit 21 ingredients
Malezia 5% Urea Moisturizer 13 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
cleen beauty Water Gel moisturizer with Grapefruit 21 ingredients
Malezia 5% Urea Moisturizer 13 ingredients
I am somebody with fungal acne and very dry skin. This is one of the few FA safe moisturizers I have used. Overall, this has been a solid moisturizer. However, it is pricey and packaging really needs to be updated or changed.
Pros:...
I am somebody with fungal acne and very dry skin. This is one of the few FA safe moisturizers I have used. Overall, this has been a solid moisturizer. However, it is pricey and packaging really needs to be updated or changed.
Pros:
-fungal acne safe
- lightweight; texture is between a cream and gel with very good spread- ability
- has 5% urea
-my skin has become considerably smoother and softer
- decent job at moisturizing my skin
Cons:
- feels too “siliconey” ; takes a while to absorb
- can sting sometimes because of high amount of urea. I found that it can be especially irritating when I have a damaged moisture barrier.
-PACKAGING!!! I used to experience a lot of product oozing out of the bottle but I think they’ve tried to fix that by not filling up the bottle as much. I haven’t experienced that issue in recent purchases. HOWEVER, the tube cap is SO easy to drop. It’s irritating when I’m trying to close the tube and the cap slips out my hands. Also, it’s hard to get product out of the tube without the tube key that you have to buy separately 🤦♀️ .
- pricey for 1.7 ounces. I have seen the price of this moisturizer increase significantly. As of January 2024, this product costs $28 for a 1.7 ounce tube. To put that into perspective, the Krave Beauty Oat So Simple Cream (FA safe) is 2.7 ounces for that same price.
It has cleared my skin up very well, and it is just the right consistency, light to wear but still moisturising
It has cleared my skin up very well, and it is just the right consistency, light to wear but still moisturising
Too irritating!
I found that this product irritated my skin greatly, I think urea is too much for me personally but it was a great FA safe moisturizer!
Too irritating!
I found that this product irritated my skin greatly, I think urea is too much for me personally but it was a great FA safe moisturizer!
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