Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of mCaffeine Green Tea Oil-Free Moisturizer with 5% Niacinamide versus mCaffeine Coffee Oil-Free Face Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid - Pro-Vitamin B5 .
Published on October 28, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
mCaffeine Green Tea Oil-Free Moisturizer with 5% Niacinamide 24 ingredients
mCaffeine Coffee Oil-Free Face Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid - Pro-Vitamin B5 23 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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mCaffeine Green Tea Oil-Free Moisturizer with 5% Niacinamide 24 ingredients
mCaffeine Coffee Oil-Free Face Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid - Pro-Vitamin B5 23 ingredients
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mCaffeine Green Tea Oil-Free Moisturizer with 5% Niacinamide 24 ingredients
mCaffeine Coffee Oil-Free Face Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid - Pro-Vitamin B5 23 ingredients
Water • Niacinamide • Propylene Glycol • Glycerin • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Caffeine • Hyaluronic Acid • Aloe Barbadensis Extract • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Isodecyl Neopentanoate • C15-19 Alkane • Methylpropanediol • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate • Acacia Senegal Gum • Xanthan Gum • Panthenol • Sodium Gluconate • Sodium Hydroxide • Parfum • CI 19140 • CI 42090
Water • Glycerin • Isononyl Isononanoate • C15-19 Alkane • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Isodecyl Neopentanoate • Xylitylglucoside • Anhydroxylitol • Xylitol • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Octenidine Hcl • Caffeine • Theobroma Cacao Extract • Hyaluronic Acid • Panthenol • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Carbomer • Acacia Senegal Gum • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Gluconate • Caramel • Parfum
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WatermCaffeine Green Tea Oil-Free Moisturizer with 5% Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 1.
mCaffeine Coffee Oil-Free Face Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid - Pro-Vitamin B5 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinmCaffeine Green Tea Oil-Free Moisturizer with 5% Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 4.
mCaffeine Coffee Oil-Free Face Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid - Pro-Vitamin B5 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and anti-aging.
Caffeine is an antioxidants, which help with the signs of aging. This is because antioxidants help fight skin-damaging free radical molecules.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeinemCaffeine Green Tea Oil-Free Moisturizer with 5% Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 6.
mCaffeine Coffee Oil-Free Face Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid - Pro-Vitamin B5 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.
Hyaluronic Acid has the capacity to bind to large amounts of water. This ingredient helps hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin.
Fun fact: It is already naturally found in our bodies, such as the fluids of our eyes and our joints.
Studies find this ingredient to have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. This can help speed up wound-healing,
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Hyaluronic AcidmCaffeine Green Tea Oil-Free Moisturizer with 5% Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 7.
mCaffeine Coffee Oil-Free Face Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid - Pro-Vitamin B5 contains this as ingredient number 15.
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 Oil-Free Moisturizer with 5% Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 9.
mCaffeine Coffee Oil-Free Face Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid - Pro-Vitamin B5 contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 Oil-Free Moisturizer with 5% Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 10.
mCaffeine Coffee Oil-Free Face Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid - Pro-Vitamin B5 contains this as ingredient number 11.
We don't have a description for Isodecyl Neopentanoate.
mCaffeine Green Tea Oil-Free Moisturizer with 5% Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 11.
mCaffeine Coffee Oil-Free Face Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid - Pro-Vitamin B5 contains this as ingredient number 6.
C15-19 alkane is a mixture of alkanes. Alkanes are hydrocarbons with carbon atoms held together by single bonds.
It is a synthetically created solvent and emollient often used to replace silicones or mineral oil. As an emollient, C15-19 Alkane helps soften and soothe the skin. Emollients create a barrier to trap moisture inside.
C15-19 Alkane is often used with mineral UV filters such as titanium dioxidide and zinc oxide. It helps these UV filter ingredients be more spreadable.
C15-19 Alkane is biodegradable.
Learn more about C15-19 AlkanemCaffeine Green Tea Oil-Free Moisturizer with 5% Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 12.
mCaffeine Coffee Oil-Free Face Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid - Pro-Vitamin B5 contains this as ingredient number 4.
We don't have a description for Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer.
mCaffeine Green Tea Oil-Free Moisturizer with 5% Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 14.
mCaffeine Coffee Oil-Free Face Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid - Pro-Vitamin B5 contains this as ingredient number 17.
We don't have a description for Acacia Senegal Gum.
mCaffeine Green Tea Oil-Free Moisturizer with 5% Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 17.
mCaffeine Coffee Oil-Free Face Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid - Pro-Vitamin B5 contains this as ingredient number 19.
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.
Learn more about Xanthan GummCaffeine Green Tea Oil-Free Moisturizer with 5% Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 18.
mCaffeine Coffee Oil-Free Face Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid - Pro-Vitamin B5 contains this as ingredient number 20.
Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
Learn more about PanthenolmCaffeine Green Tea Oil-Free Moisturizer with 5% Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 19.
mCaffeine Coffee Oil-Free Face Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid - Pro-Vitamin B5 contains this as ingredient number 16.
This is the synthetic salt of gluconic acid, a form of PHA and mild exfoliant.
It is mainly used to stabilize oil and butter formulations from going bad. Sodium gluconate is a humectant, pH regulator, and chelating agent.
Chelating agents help neutralize unwanted metals from affecting the formulation.
Sodium gluconate is water-soluble.
Learn more about Sodium GluconatemCaffeine Green Tea Oil-Free Moisturizer with 5% Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 20.
mCaffeine Coffee Oil-Free Face Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid - Pro-Vitamin B5 contains this as ingredient number 21.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfummCaffeine Green Tea Oil-Free Moisturizer with 5% Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 22.
mCaffeine Coffee Oil-Free Face Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid - Pro-Vitamin B5 contains this as ingredient number 23.
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mCaffeine Green Tea Oil-Free Moisturizer with 5% Niacinamide 24 ingredients
mCaffeine Coffee Oil-Free Face Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid - Pro-Vitamin B5 23 ingredients
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