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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Minimalist Ceramides 0.3% + Madecassoside versus Dr. Sheth's Ceramide & Vitamin C Brightening Oil-Free Moisturizer .

Published on June 01, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

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

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General Moisturizer Indian Brand India
General Moisturizer Indian Brand India

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

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

Exfoliators
Ceramides (5)

Benefits

Hydrating (8)
Redness Reducing (7)
Reduces Irritation (7)
Anti-Aging (5)
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Ceramides (5)

Benefits

Hydrating (7)
Redness Reducing (6)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (7)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Minimalist Ceramides 0.3% + Madecassoside contains this as ingredient number 1.

Dr. Sheth's Ceramide & Vitamin C Brightening Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

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

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.

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Minimalist Ceramides 0.3% + Madecassoside contains this as ingredient number 4.

Dr. Sheth's Ceramide & Vitamin C Brightening Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Ceramides 0.3% + Madecassoside contains this as ingredient number 22.

Dr. Sheth's Ceramide & Vitamin C Brightening Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 12.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide AP is a type of Ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin.

They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide NP Ceramide EOP

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Minimalist Ceramides 0.3% + Madecassoside contains this as ingredient number 27.

Dr. Sheth's Ceramide & Vitamin C Brightening Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 19.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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 Ceramides 0.3% + Madecassoside contains this as ingredient number 29.

Dr. Sheth's Ceramide & Vitamin C Brightening Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 22.

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

52% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
24% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet
50% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
27% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

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