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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Matter Of Fact Minimalist Hydrating Moisturizer versus The Nue Co Barrier Culture Moisturizer .

Published on June 01, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones 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.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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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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Notable Ingredients

AHA

Benefits

Reduces Irritation (2)
Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Ceramides
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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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Matter Of Fact Minimalist Hydrating Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

The Nue Co Barrier Culture Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Matter Of Fact Minimalist Hydrating Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.

The Nue Co Barrier Culture Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 11.

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

69% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
23% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
64% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
28% are disliked or very disliked
4% have no rating yet

Usage

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