Moderate wicking works just fine for typical resort skiing where you're cruising groomers and taking breaks on the lift. It handles normal perspiration well enough to keep you comfortable through a standard day on the mountain, and fogging is usually manageable with decent goggle ventilation.
The tradeoff shows up during high-exertion sessions or very long days. If you're charging hard through moguls, hiking to sidecountry stashes, or skiing bell-to-bell without removing your balaclava, moderate wicking can start to feel damp against your face. That moisture buildup is also what leads to goggle fogging issues.
If you tend to run hot, sweat heavily, or wear your balaclava all day without taking it off, stepping up to active wicking is worth it. But for the average resort skier who takes lunch breaks and doesn't push too hard, moderate wicking is a perfectly reasonable choice that often comes at a friendlier price point.