Aqualogica Glow+ Dewy Sunscreen SPF 50+ - Detan, niacinamide, vitamin c, Versus Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer - International
Updated on January 30, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Aqualogica Glow+ Dewy Sunscreen SPF 50+ 24 ingredients
Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer 19 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Aqualogica Glow+ Dewy Sunscreen SPF 50+ 24 ingredients
Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Glycerin
Humectant
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Xylitol
Humectant
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic Acid
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ceramide 1
Skin Conditioning
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lactate
BufferingTrehalose
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Melanin
Skin ProtectingWater, Titanium Dioxide, Sodium Polyacrylate, Glycerin, Zinc Oxide, Xylitol, Phospholipids, Caprylic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Hyaluronic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ceramide 1, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Lactate, Trehalose, Sodium Benzoate, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Phenoxyethanol, Allantoin, Melanin
Water
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Magnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Copper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingWater, Panthenol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Allantoin, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Magnesium Sulfate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXylitol is a humectant and prebiotic. It can help with dry skin.
In studies, xylitol has been shown to improve dry skin. It decreased transepidermal water loss, or when water passes through the skin and evaporates. Xylitol also showed to help improve the biomechanical properties of the skin barrier.
The prebiotic property of xylitol may also help reinforce our skin's natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome prevents infection by bad bacteria and helps with hydration.
As a humectant, Xylitol helps draw moisture from both the air and from deeper skin layers. This helps keep skin hydrated.
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol and commonly used as a sugar substitute. It is naturally occurring in plants such as strawberries and pumpkin.
Learn more about XylitolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinIngredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
Aqualogica Glow+ Dewy Sunscreen SPF 50+ 24 ingredients
Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer 19 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Aqualogica Glow+ Dewy Sunscreen SPF 50+ 24 ingredients
Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer 19 ingredients
It does moisturize, it's light, but it might work for oily skin, not sensitive. My skin broke out. Update #1 my skin barrier is damaged because I've been using retinol and then I used an exfoliation scrub. So, I took a break from my entire routine and started gentle cleansing and using this B5 as a moisturizer. It's been 2 days, and I can see my skin getting better.
Update #2 I use it now as my Show more
This wasn't for me. There's a lot of occlusives, particularly Cyclopentasiloxane, and it feels like a mask, it stung a little and it felt hot, as if it was trapping heat. Not good for my rosacea at all.
