Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Minimalist 3% Sepicalm With Oats Face Moisturizer Cream for Sensitive Skin versus mCaffeine Latte Coffee Face Moisturizer with Shea Butter - Ceramide - Almond Milk .
Last updated on July 30, 2023. Published on December 16, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, 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
Minimalist 3% Sepicalm With Oats Face Moisturizer Cream for Sensitive Skin 35 ingredients
mCaffeine Latte Coffee Face Moisturizer with Shea Butter - Ceramide - Almond Milk 25 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 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not 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 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
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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Minimalist 3% Sepicalm With Oats Face Moisturizer Cream for Sensitive Skin 35 ingredients
mCaffeine Latte Coffee Face Moisturizer with Shea Butter - Ceramide - Almond Milk 25 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Minimalist 3% Sepicalm With Oats Face Moisturizer Cream for Sensitive Skin 35 ingredients
mCaffeine Latte Coffee Face Moisturizer with Shea Butter - Ceramide - Almond Milk 25 ingredients
Water • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Squalane • Glycerin • Xylitylglucoside • Anhydroxylitol • Xylitol • Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids • Sarcosine • Potassium Aspartate • Magnesium Aspartate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Panthenol • Pentylene Glycol • Avena Sativa Kernel Flour • Polyglutamic Acid • Undecane • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Tocopheryl Acetate • Arginine • Glycine • Alanine • Histidine • Sodium Lactate • Arachidyl Alcohol • Behenyl Alcohol • Arachidyl Glucoside • Tridecane • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Trehalose • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citric Acid • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Water • Glycerin • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Polyacrylate-13 • Polyisobutene • Polysorbate 20 • Octyldodecanol • Octyldodecyl Xyloside • Peg-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate • C15-19 Alkane • Isononyl Isononanoate • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Octenidine Hcl • Caffeine • Theobroma Cacao Extract • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Phospholipids • Sphingolipids • Xylitylglucoside • Anhydroxylitol • Xylitol • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Caramel • Parfum
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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 WaterMinimalist 3% Sepicalm With Oats Face Moisturizer Cream for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 1.
mCaffeine Latte Coffee Face Moisturizer with Shea Butter - Ceramide - Almond Milk 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 GlycerinMinimalist 3% Sepicalm With Oats Face Moisturizer Cream for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 4.
mCaffeine Latte Coffee Face Moisturizer with Shea Butter - Ceramide - Almond Milk contains this as ingredient number 2.
Xylitylglucoside is created from xylitol and glucose, two humectants.
Not surprisingly, this ingredient is also a humectant. It attracts and holds water in your skin, helping to maintain hydration.
This ingredient is most commonly found in a popular trio called Aquaxyl. Aquaxyl is made up of anhydroxylitol(24 - 34%), xylitylglucoside (35 - 50%), and xylitol (5 - 15%).
According to a manufacturer, Aquaxyl is known for a 3-D hydration concept and an anti-dehydration shield to reinforce the outer layer of skin.
Learn more about XylitylglucosideMinimalist 3% Sepicalm With Oats Face Moisturizer Cream for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 5.
mCaffeine Latte Coffee Face Moisturizer with Shea Butter - Ceramide - Almond Milk contains this as ingredient number 20.
This ingredient is created from dehydrating xylitol in acidic conditions. Xylitol is a famous sugar and humectant.
Much like its predecessor, anhydroxylitol is a humectant. Humectants attract and hold water to moisturize the skin.
This ingredient is most commonly found in a popular trio called Aquaxyl. Aquaxyl is made up of anhydroxylitol (24 - 34%), xylitylglucoside (35 - 50%), and xylitol (5 - 15%).
According to a manufacturer, Aquaxyl is known for a 3-D hydration concept and an anti-dehydration shield to reinforce the outer layer of skin.
This ingredient is often derived from plants such as wood and sugarcane.
Learn more about AnhydroxylitolMinimalist 3% Sepicalm With Oats Face Moisturizer Cream for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 6.
mCaffeine Latte Coffee Face Moisturizer with Shea Butter - Ceramide - Almond Milk contains this as ingredient number 21.
Xylitol is a humectant and prebiotic. It can help with dry skin.
In studies, xylitol has been shown to improve dry skin. It decreased transepidermal water loss, or when water passes through the skin and evaporates. Xylitol also showed to help improve the biomechanical properties of the skin barrier.
The prebiotic property of xylitol may also help reinforce our skin's natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome prevents infection by bad bacteria and helps with hydration.
As a humectant, Xylitol helps draw moisture from both the air and from deeper skin layers. This helps keep skin hydrated.
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol and commonly used as a sugar substitute. It is naturally occurring in plants such as strawberries and pumpkin.
Learn more about XylitolMinimalist 3% Sepicalm With Oats Face Moisturizer Cream for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 7.
mCaffeine Latte Coffee Face Moisturizer with Shea Butter - Ceramide - Almond Milk contains this as ingredient number 22.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterMinimalist 3% Sepicalm With Oats Face Moisturizer Cream for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 18.
mCaffeine Latte Coffee Face Moisturizer with Shea Butter - Ceramide - Almond Milk contains this as ingredient number 17.
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.
Minimalist 3% Sepicalm With Oats Face Moisturizer Cream for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 32.
mCaffeine Latte Coffee Face Moisturizer with Shea Butter - Ceramide - Almond Milk contains this as ingredient number 12.
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.
Minimalist 3% Sepicalm With Oats Face Moisturizer Cream for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 33.
mCaffeine Latte Coffee Face Moisturizer with Shea Butter - Ceramide - Almond Milk contains this as ingredient number 13.
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Minimalist 3% Sepicalm With Oats Face Moisturizer Cream for Sensitive Skin 35 ingredients
mCaffeine Latte Coffee Face Moisturizer with Shea Butter - Ceramide - Almond Milk 25 ingredients
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Minimalist 3% Sepicalm With Oats Face Moisturizer Cream for Sensitive Skin 35 ingredients
mCaffeine Latte Coffee Face Moisturizer with Shea Butter - Ceramide - Almond Milk 25 ingredients
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Minimalist 3% Sepicalm With Oats Face Moisturizer Cream for Sensitive Skin 35 ingredients
mCaffeine Latte Coffee Face Moisturizer with Shea Butter - Ceramide - Almond Milk 25 ingredients
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