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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Indeed Labs Nanoblur Cream versus Curology Daily Moisturizer .

Published on December 21, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 6 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, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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General Moisturizer Canadian Brand Canada
General Moisturizer American Brand United States

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

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Indeed Labs Nanoblur Cream 16 ingredients

Curology Daily Moisturizer 20 ingredients

alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Indeed Labs Nanoblur Cream 16 ingredients

Curology Daily Moisturizer 20 ingredients

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening
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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Indeed Labs Nanoblur Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Curology Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Indeed Labs Nanoblur Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Curology Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Indeed Labs Nanoblur Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

Curology Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

This long ingredient is a copolymer of sodium acrylate and sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate monomers.

It is used to help stabilize other ingredients and create a thicker gel-like texture.

Emulsifiers prevent oils and waters from separating.

Learn more about Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Indeed Labs Nanoblur Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

Curology Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.

5
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Polysilicone-11.

Indeed Labs Nanoblur Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.

Curology Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.

6
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

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:

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Indeed Labs Nanoblur Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

Curology Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 14.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

Indeed Labs Nanoblur Cream 16 ingredients

Curology Daily Moisturizer 20 ingredients

19% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
56% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet
30% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet

Usage

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Indeed Labs Nanoblur Cream 16 ingredients

Curology Daily Moisturizer 20 ingredients

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