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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 Hyaluronic Acid Fresh Mix Mask .

Published on November 16, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and dark spots

Free From

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

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Serum Indian Brand India
Sheet Mask French Brand France

Serum

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

Sheet Mask

Sheet masks are one-time use masks that go over the face. They are usually used after cleansing (depending on the product’s instructions).

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

AHA
Vitamin C
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid (2)
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1
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.

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

L'Oreal REVITALIFT Hyaluronic Acid Fresh Mix Mask contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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:

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Minimalist 5% Niacinamide 1% HA serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

L'Oreal REVITALIFT Hyaluronic Acid Fresh Mix Mask contains this as ingredient number 11.

3
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Stabilising
Community Rating: Mixed

Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.

Hydroxyethylcellulose helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.

This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.

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Minimalist 5% Niacinamide 1% HA serum contains this as ingredient number 9.

L'Oreal REVITALIFT Hyaluronic Acid Fresh Mix Mask contains this as ingredient number 14.

4
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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Minimalist 5% Niacinamide 1% HA serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

L'Oreal REVITALIFT Hyaluronic Acid Fresh Mix Mask contains this as ingredient number 16.

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
56% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
19% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet

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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 Hyaluronic Acid Fresh Mix Mask 16 ingredients

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