Minimalist CPH Complex + Oligopeptide 0.8% Anti-Dandruff Serum Versus Act+Acre 4% Niacinamide Oily Scalp Serum
Updated on November 30, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe scalp treatments. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Minimalist CPH Complex + Oligopeptide 0.8% Anti-Dandruff Serum 19 ingredients
Act+Acre 4% Niacinamide Oily Scalp Serum 19 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Minimalist CPH Complex + Oligopeptide 0.8% Anti-Dandruff Serum 19 ingredients
Act+Acre 4% Niacinamide Oily Scalp Serum 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Climbazole
Antimicrobial
Hexamidine Diisethionate
Emollient
Oligopeptide-29
Antioxidant
Propanediol Caprylate
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCapryloyl Glycine
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol, Glycerin, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Xylitylglucoside, Salicylic Acid, Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl, Panthenol, Piroctone Olamine, Climbazole, Hexamidine Diisethionate, Oligopeptide-29, Propanediol Caprylate, Water, Hexylene Glycol, Capryloyl Glycine, Phenoxyethanol, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Lactitol
HumectantXylitol
Humectant
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate
Skin ConditioningSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
EmollientSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lactitol, Xylitol, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactic Acid, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Sodium Anisate, Hyaluronic Acid, Citric Acid, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXylitol is a humectant and prebiotic. It can help with dry skin.
In studies, xylitol has been shown to improve dry skin. It decreased transepidermal water loss, or when water passes through the skin and evaporates. Xylitol also showed to help improve the biomechanical properties of the skin barrier.
The prebiotic property of xylitol may also help reinforce our skin's natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome prevents infection by bad bacteria and helps with hydration.
As a humectant, Xylitol helps draw moisture from both the air and from deeper skin layers. This helps keep skin hydrated.
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol and commonly used as a sugar substitute. It is naturally occurring in plants such as strawberries and pumpkin.
Learn more about XylitolIngredient Ratings
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