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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Minimalist 5% Niacinamide 1% HA serum versus L'Oreal Revitalift Crystal Micro-Essence .

Published on March 04, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin and reducing pores

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Serum Indian Brand India
Essence French Brand France

Serum

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

Essence

Essences are used to prep skin for further treatment and may provide extra skin benefits. They are usually used before serum and moisturizers. Essences are thought to have originated in either Japan or Korea and is an essential step in K-Beauty.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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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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Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Notable Ingredients

BHA
Vitamin E

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

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

Minimalist 5% Niacinamide 1% HA serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

L'Oreal Revitalift Crystal Micro-Essence contains this as ingredient number 5.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

36% are loved or liked
21% have mixed ratings
36% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet
39% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
30% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Minimalist 5% Niacinamide 1% HA serum 14 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating

L'Oreal Revitalift Crystal Micro-Essence 23 ingredients

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