MATTER OF FACT MINIMALIST HYDRATING MOISTURIZER
Works for
3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing5 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“MINIMALIST HYDRATING MOISTURIZER”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": panthenol.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: madecassoside, panthenol
Evens skin tone2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“Skin Type Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily Skincare Concerns Dryness, Dullness, and Uneven Texture Formulation Cream Highlighted Ingredients , 5% Pro-Vitamin B5 Also known as panthenol, shown to provide gentle yet intense hydration to parched skin.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycyrrhetinic acid, madecassoside.
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“Clinical Results In an independent 2-week study of 31 female subjects, aged between 18 and 59 years old, Fitzpatrick Skin Types II-V, 96% of participants agreed , They saw an improvement in the overall appearance of their skin with skin feeling softer and looking brighter , Skin looked and felt more hydrated , Skin texture felt and looked smoother and visibly improved the evenness of my skin”
This product contains asiaticoside, madecassoside. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (asiaticoside, glycyrrhetinic acid, madecassoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~5.2–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoatePropanediol~3.4–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPanthenol~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolC10-30 cholesterol/lanosterol esters~1.9–2.9%
Sodium acrylates copolymer~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylates copolymerLecithin~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinGlycyrrhetinic acid~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Active compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation
More about Glycyrrhetinic acidMadecassoside~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
More about MadecassosideAsiaticoside~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about AsiaticosidePhytic acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.05–0.15%
1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Propanediol, Panthenol, C10-30 cholesterol/lanosterol esters, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Lecithin, Glycyrrhetinic acid, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Phytic acid, Caprylhydroxamic acid, 1,2-hexanediol
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| MATTER OF FACTMINIMALIST HYDRATING MOISTURIZERYOUR PRODUCT | Matter of Fact ProdMinimalist | Hydrating Cream | Etude HouseSoon Jung Centella Hydro Barrier Cream | NATUREKINDSuper Barrier Urea 5 Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 75% | 65% | 62% |
| Price | $24.00 | $7.92−$16.08 | $15.08−$8.92 | $14.70−$9.30 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | — | Madecassic Acid | Ceramide Np |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "MATTER OF FACT - MINIMALIST HYDRATING MOISTURIZER" works well for improving skin hydration This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (panthenol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (lecithin and pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - asiaticoside 0.10% - 0.50% and madecassoside 0.35% - 0.85% The Centella Asiatica Actives help strengthen and restore the skin barrier, decrease inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals. They also can help to reduce scarring. The good news is that these actives work even in low concentrations.
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 2.70% - 4.00%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
Irritation risk
This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails from 24.00$ up to 115.95$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 20 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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