mCaffeine Green Tea & 15% Vitamin C Face Serum Versus Minimalist 5% Niacinamide 1% HA serum

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of mCaffeine Green Tea & 15% Vitamin C Face Serum versus Minimalist 5% Niacinamide 1% HA serum .

Last updated on September 14, 2023. Published on November 19, 2023

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 fighting acne, sensitive skin, reducing pores and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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mCaffeine Green Tea & 15% Vitamin C Face Serum

Minimalist 5% Niacinamide 1% HA serum

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Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

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Ingredient Info

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mCaffeine Green Tea & 15% Vitamin C Face Serum 18 ingredients

Minimalist 5% Niacinamide 1% HA serum 14 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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mCaffeine Green Tea & 15% Vitamin C Face Serum 18 ingredients

Minimalist 5% Niacinamide 1% HA serum 14 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C

Benefits

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging (2)

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Acne Fighting

Concerns

Rosacea

Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation

Reduces Large Pores

Dark Spots

Acne Fighting

Brightening

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

mCaffeine Green Tea & 15% Vitamin C Face Serum 18 ingredients

Minimalist 5% Niacinamide 1% HA serum 14 ingredients

Water • 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

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Niacinamide • Dimethyl Isosorbide • Propanediol • Ethoxydiglycol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Pullulan • Xanthan Gum • Sclerotium Gum • Lecithin • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

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Ingredients Explained

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Phenoxyethanol

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

mCaffeine Green Tea & 15% Vitamin C Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

Minimalist 5% Niacinamide 1% HA serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

Ethylhexylglycerin

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

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.

mCaffeine Green Tea & 15% Vitamin C Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

Minimalist 5% Niacinamide 1% HA serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

Xanthan Gum

What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Disliked

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 contains this as ingredient number 13.

Minimalist 5% Niacinamide 1% HA serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

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