Dr.Leo Multi Effect Isolation Cream Versus Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer - International
Updated on April 02, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and fungal acne (malassezia) safe general moisturizers. 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, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Dr.Leo Multi Effect Isolation Cream 38 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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Dr.Leo Multi Effect Isolation Cream 38 ingredients
Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Abelmoschus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cladosiphon Novae-Caledoniae Extract
HumectantPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Glycereth-26
Humectant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Isononyl Isononanoate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantMagnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Aroma
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Abelmoschus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cladosiphon Novae-Caledoniae Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Propylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycereth-26, PEG-10 Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, Isononyl Isononanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, CI 77007, Magnesium Stearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aroma
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 WaterCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneMagnesium Sulfate is a salt. It can be naturally found in sea water or mineral deposits.
In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.
You might recognize Magnesium Sulfate as epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.
One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.
Learn more about Magnesium SulfatePentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolIngredient Ratings
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When to use
Dr.Leo Multi Effect Isolation Cream 38 ingredients
Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer 19 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Dr.Leo Multi Effect Isolation Cream 38 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.
