Derma Health's SkinLabs Moisturising Aloe Vera Gel Versus Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer - International
Updated on January 30, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or parabens
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Ingredient Info
Derma Health's SkinLabs Moisturising Aloe Vera Gel 8 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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Derma Health's SkinLabs Moisturising Aloe Vera Gel 8 ingredients
Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer 19 ingredients
Benefits
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
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 WaterBetaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Learn more about BetaineCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Ingredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
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Derma Health's SkinLabs Moisturising Aloe Vera Gel 8 ingredients
Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer 19 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Derma Health's SkinLabs Moisturising Aloe Vera Gel 8 ingredients
A great alternative to the sebamed face care gel, as it quite expensive compares to this, using this as moisturizer day & night, it hydrates my skin but doesnt make it oily, skin is less oily than usual, fungal acne safe, but it kind of stings my skin af but doesnt damages my skin(????) it also have this kinda like chemical gasoline scent idk how to explain it prolly from the naturaly derive Show more
I have been alternating between this and benton aloe gel. Works just fine, stings a bit. A little stickier than Benton but way cheaper. Very multipurpose and so far seems good for my fungal acne in a humid weather.
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.
