Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Minimalist Aquaporin Booster 05% Cleanser versus Minimalist Oat Extract 06% Gentle Cleanser .
Last updated on July 25, 2023. Published on August 26, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
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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Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
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Ingredient Info
Minimalist Aquaporin Booster 05% Cleanser 25 ingredients
Minimalist Oat Extract 06% Gentle Cleanser 17 ingredients
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 🎉
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 🎉
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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Minimalist Aquaporin Booster 05% Cleanser 25 ingredients
Minimalist Oat Extract 06% Gentle Cleanser 17 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Minimalist Aquaporin Booster 05% Cleanser 25 ingredients
Minimalist Oat Extract 06% Gentle Cleanser 17 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Glyceryl Glucoside • Diglycerin • Methylpropanediol • Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate • Sodium Cocoamphoacetate • Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate • Pentylene Glycol • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate • Coco-Glucoside • Glyceryl Oleate • Panthenol • Betaine • Sodium PCA • Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate • Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Allantoin • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Lactic Acid
Water • Glycerin • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Butylene Glycol • Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids • Cetyl Alcohol • Stearyl Alcohol • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Coco-Glucoside • Phenoxyethanol • Glyceryl Oleate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Panthenol • Bisabolol • Pentylene Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
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 Aquaporin Booster 05% Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
Minimalist Oat Extract 06% Gentle Cleanser 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 Aquaporin Booster 05% Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.
Minimalist Oat Extract 06% Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolMinimalist Aquaporin Booster 05% Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 9.
Minimalist Oat Extract 06% Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 15.
Methyl Gluceth-20 is a humectant. Humectants help draw moisture from the air to your skin.
It is created by combining polyethylene glycol with glucose.
Minimalist Aquaporin Booster 05% Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 10.
Minimalist Oat Extract 06% Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 8.
Coco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away. Coco-Glucoside is considered gentle and non-comedogenic.
This ingredient is a known skin-irritant.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideMinimalist Aquaporin Booster 05% Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 12.
Minimalist Oat Extract 06% Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 9.
Glyceryl Oleate is a fragrance and isn't fungal acne safe.
Minimalist Aquaporin Booster 05% Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 13.
Minimalist Oat Extract 06% Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 PanthenolMinimalist Aquaporin Booster 05% Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 14.
Minimalist Oat Extract 06% Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 13.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract is is derived from colloidal oatmeal. It is formed from grounded oatmeal and a liquid base.
Besides being a healthy breakfast, oats have many benefits in skincare too.
This ingredient helps sooth, hydrate, and protect the skin. The starches in colloidal oatmeal are able to bind water, keeping the skin hydrated.
The cellulose and fiber in colloidal oatmeal help reduce inflammation. This can also help the skin feel softer.
Colloidal Oatmeal is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radical molecules. These molecules may damage skin cells.
Avenacins found in colloidal oatmeal have anti-fungal properties. The saponins have a cleaning affect.
Overall, colloidal oatmeal is great at providing the skin with moisture and help sooth irritation. It also protects the skin in various ways.
Learn more about Avena Sativa Kernel ExtractMinimalist Aquaporin Booster 05% Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 20.
Minimalist Oat Extract 06% Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 Aquaporin Booster 05% Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 22.
Minimalist Oat Extract 06% Gentle Cleanser 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.
Minimalist Aquaporin Booster 05% Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 23.
Minimalist Oat Extract 06% Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 16.
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used to help stabilize a product.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it helps prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This prevents unwanted reactions in products. Metal ions can come into a product via the water ingredient. They are found in trace amounts and are not known to be harmful.
Minimalist Aquaporin Booster 05% Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 24.
Minimalist Oat Extract 06% Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 17.
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Minimalist Aquaporin Booster 05% Cleanser 25 ingredients
Minimalist Oat Extract 06% Gentle Cleanser 17 ingredients
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Minimalist Aquaporin Booster 05% Cleanser 25 ingredients
Minimalist Oat Extract 06% Gentle Cleanser 17 ingredients
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