Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Minimalist Ceramides 0.3% + Madecassoside versus Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer .
Published on March 10, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
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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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Ingredient Info
Minimalist Ceramides 0.3% + Madecassoside 33 ingredients
Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer 35 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 Ceramides 0.3% + Madecassoside 33 ingredients
Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer 35 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Minimalist Ceramides 0.3% + Madecassoside 33 ingredients
Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer 35 ingredients
Water • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Glycerin • Glyceryl Glucoside • Butylene Glycol • Trehalose • Saccharide Isomerate • Ursolic Acid • Aminobutyric Acid • Pentylene Glycol • Allantoin • Cholesterol • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Madecassoside • Polyacrylate-13 • Polyisobutene • Polysorbate 20 • Glyceryl Stearate • Sucrose Distearate • Propylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Ceramide NP • Ceramide EOP • Ceramide Ns • Ceramide As • Ceramide AP • Triethanolamine • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citric Acid • Sodium Citrate • Carbomer • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Water • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Squalane • Glycerin • Xylitylglucoside • Anhydroxylitol • Xylitol • Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids • Sarcosine • Potassium Aspartate • Magnesium Aspartate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Panthenol • Pentylene Glycol • Avena Sativa Kernel Flour • Sodium Polyglutamate • Undecane • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Tocopheryl Acetate • Arginine • Glycine • Alanine • Histidine • Sodium Lactate • Arachidyl Alcohol • Behenyl Alcohol • Arachidyl Glucoside • Tridecane • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Trehalose • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citric Acid • 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 Ceramides 0.3% + Madecassoside contains this as ingredient number 1.
Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 Ceramides 0.3% + Madecassoside contains this as ingredient number 2.
Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 Ceramides 0.3% + Madecassoside contains this as ingredient number 4.
Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.
Trehalose is a disaccharide made of two glucose molecules (glucose is sugar!). Trehalose is used to help moisturize skin. It also has antioxidant properties.
As a humectant, trehalose helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Due to its antioxidant properties, trehalose may help with signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, unstable molecules that may damage your skin.
In medicine, trehalose and hyaluronic acid are used to help treat dry eyes.
Some animals, plants, and bacteria create trehalose as a source of energy to survive freeze or lack of water.
Learn more about TrehaloseMinimalist Ceramides 0.3% + Madecassoside contains this as ingredient number 7.
Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 30.
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 Ceramides 0.3% + Madecassoside contains this as ingredient number 11.
Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 14.
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.
Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 32.
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.
Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 33.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidMinimalist Ceramides 0.3% + Madecassoside contains this as ingredient number 30.
Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 34.
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 Ceramides 0.3% + Madecassoside contains this as ingredient number 33.
Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 35.
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Minimalist Ceramides 0.3% + Madecassoside 33 ingredients
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