Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Malezia 5% Urea Moisturizer versus The INKEY List 10% Urea Moisturizer .
Last updated on December 05, 2023. Published on October 01, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, 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, brightening skin and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
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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
Malezia 5% Urea Moisturizer 13 ingredients
The INKEY List 10% Urea Moisturizer 17 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Malezia 5% Urea Moisturizer 13 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Malezia 5% Urea Moisturizer 13 ingredients
The INKEY List 10% Urea Moisturizer 17 ingredients
Water • Urea • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Avena Sativa Kernel Flour • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Squalane • Phenoxyethanol • Benzyl Alcohol • Sodium Carbomer • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Citric Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Gluconate • Dehydroacetic Acid
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Ingredients Explained
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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 WaterMalezia 5% Urea Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
The INKEY List 10% Urea Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideMalezia 5% Urea Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
The INKEY List 10% Urea Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Urea is also called carbamide and is the diamide of carbonic acid. In cosmetics, urea is used to hydrate the skin. It also provides exfoliation in higher concentrations.
As a humectant, urea helps draw moisture from the air and from deep within the skin. This helps hydrate your skin. Studies show urea is an effective moisturizer for dry skin conditions. 40% urea is typical in medications for treating eczema and other skin conditions.
Urea has the strongest exfoliation effect in concentrations higher than 10%. It is a keratolytic agent, meaning it breaks down the keratin protein in the top layer of skin. This helps remove dead skin cells and flaking skin.
In medicine, urea has been shown to help increase the potency of other ingredients, such as fungal treatments.
Humans and animals use urea to metabolize nitrogen-containing compounds. Urea is highly soluble in water. Once dissolved, it is neither acidic nor alkaline.
Learn more about UreaMalezia 5% Urea Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.
The INKEY List 10% Urea Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 GlycerinMalezia 5% Urea Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.
The INKEY List 10% Urea Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.
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.
Malezia 5% Urea Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 10.
The INKEY List 10% Urea Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 10.
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.
Malezia 5% Urea Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.
The INKEY List 10% Urea Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 15.
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Malezia 5% Urea Moisturizer 13 ingredients
The INKEY List 10% Urea Moisturizer 17 ingredients
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Malezia 5% Urea Moisturizer 13 ingredients
The INKEY List 10% Urea Moisturizer 17 ingredients
Reviews
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Malezia 5% Urea Moisturizer 13 ingredients
hobimiin_110
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...
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.
Beepbop3
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...
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!
The INKEY List 10% Urea Moisturizer 17 ingredients
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