mCaffeine Green Tea & 15% Vitamin C Face Serum Versus Minimalist 5% Niacinamide 1% HA serum
Updated on March 06, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, sensitive skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
mCaffeine Green Tea & 15% Vitamin C Face Serum 18 ingredients
Minimalist 5% Niacinamide 1% HA serum 14 ingredients
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mCaffeine Green Tea & 15% Vitamin C Face Serum 18 ingredients
Minimalist 5% Niacinamide 1% HA serum 14 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin Conditioning3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caffeine, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Gluconate, Parfum, CI 19140, CI 42090
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
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mCaffeine Green Tea & 15% Vitamin C Face Serum 18 ingredients
Minimalist 5% Niacinamide 1% HA serum 14 ingredients
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mCaffeine Green Tea & 15% Vitamin C Face Serum 18 ingredients
Minimalist 5% Niacinamide 1% HA serum 14 ingredients
it’s okay, it kind of doesn’t do anything for my skin personally
