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Minimalist 5% Niacinamide 1% HA serum Versus Dear, Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Serum

Serum
Serum
Indian Brand India
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on March 06, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Rich Moist Soothing Serum

Water

Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Dimethyl Sulfone

Solvent
Good for Oily Skin IconHelps fight Acne Icon

Betaine

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Propanediol

Solvent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Solvent

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin. 

It’s often used to:

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

Learn more about Propanediol
Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate

When to use

99 Routines
53% use in am
47% use in pm
90% use every day
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164 Routines
55% use in am
45% use in pm
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Minimalist 5% Niacinamide 1% HA serum 14 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 2 ratings
grakky's avatar

grakky

11 months ago
Review

it’s okay, it kind of doesn’t do anything for my skin personally

Dear, Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Serum 41 ingredients

3.7 /5
from 6 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1)
daechi99's avatar

daechi99

1 year ago
Review

Good for normal skin
Good product, but nothing exceptional. To be used as a light moisturiser (watery texture) if you have no special needs.

byyjmmjk_19's avatar

byyjmmjk_19

1 year ago
Review

It's hydrating and made my skin smoother