Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nip + Fab Primer Water versus Malezia 5% Urea Moisturizer .
Published on November 05, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and fungal acne (malassezia) safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Face Primer
A base to help makeup products last longer on the face or to help control shine.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Ingredient Info
Nip + Fab Primer Water 23 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:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Contains Parabens
Ingredients in this product that are types of parabens:
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
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 🎉
At a glance
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Nip + Fab Primer Water 23 ingredients
Malezia 5% Urea Moisturizer 13 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Nip + Fab Primer Water 23 ingredients
Malezia 5% Urea Moisturizer 13 ingredients
Water • Butylene Glycol • Glycereth-26 • Phenoxyethanol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Peg-12 Dimethicone • Hamamelis Virginiana Water • Chlorphenesin • Ethylhexylglycerin • Glycerin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Citrate • Sodium PCA • Urea • Citric Acid • Trehalose • Polyquaternium-51 • Triacetin • Propylene Glycol • Diazolidinyl Urea • Methylparaben • Propylparaben • 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid
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.
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 WaterNip + Fab Primer Water contains this as ingredient number 1.
Malezia 5% Urea Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Nip + Fab Primer Water contains this as ingredient number 4.
Malezia 5% 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.
Nip + Fab Primer Water contains this as ingredient number 9.
Malezia 5% Urea Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 GlycerinNip + Fab Primer Water contains this as ingredient number 10.
Malezia 5% Urea Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 UreaNip + Fab Primer Water contains this as ingredient number 14.
Malezia 5% Urea Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Nip + Fab Primer Water 23 ingredients
Malezia 5% Urea Moisturizer 13 ingredients
Usage
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When to use
Nip + Fab Primer Water 23 ingredients
Malezia 5% Urea Moisturizer 13 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Nip + Fab Primer Water 23 ingredients
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!
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