Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer versus cleen beauty Water Gel moisturizer with Grapefruit .
Published on May 23, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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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.
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Ingredient Info
Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer 19 ingredients
cleen beauty Water Gel moisturizer with Grapefruit 21 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
Ingredients in this product that are types of sulfate:
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
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 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
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 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer 19 ingredients
cleen beauty Water Gel moisturizer with Grapefruit 21 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer 19 ingredients
cleen beauty Water Gel moisturizer with Grapefruit 21 ingredients
Water • Panthenol • Cyclopentasiloxane • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Xylitylglucoside • Anhydroxylitol • Xylitol • Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone • Magnesium Aspartate • Zinc Gluconate • Copper Gluconate • Betaine • Phenoxyethanol • Allantoin • Pentylene Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Carbomer • Magnesium Sulfate • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Water • Isononyl Isononanoate • Glycerin • Xylitylglucoside • Anhydroxylitol • Xylitol • Sodium Polyacrylate • Dimethicone • Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil • Citrus Reticulata Fruit • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Caprylyl Glycol • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer • Trideceth-6 • Ethylhexylglycerin • Cyclopentasiloxane • Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane • Phenoxyethanol • Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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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.
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 Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
cleen beauty Water Gel moisturizer with Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
D5 is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneMinimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.
cleen beauty Water Gel moisturizer with Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 18.
Xylitylglucoside is created from xylitol and glucose, two humectants.
Not surprisingly, this ingredient is also a humectant. It attracts and holds water in your skin, helping to maintain hydration.
This ingredient is most commonly found in a popular trio called Aquaxyl. Aquaxyl is made up of anhydroxylitol(24 - 34%), xylitylglucoside (35 - 50%), and xylitol (5 - 15%).
According to a manufacturer, Aquaxyl is known for a 3-D hydration concept and an anti-dehydration shield to reinforce the outer layer of skin.
Learn more about XylitylglucosideMinimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.
cleen beauty Water Gel moisturizer with Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 4.
This ingredient is created from dehydrating xylitol in acidic conditions. Xylitol is a famous sugar and humectant.
Much like its predecessor, anhydroxylitol is a humectant. Humectants attract and hold water to moisturize the skin.
This ingredient is most commonly found in a popular trio called Aquaxyl. Aquaxyl is made up of anhydroxylitol (24 - 34%), xylitylglucoside (35 - 50%), and xylitol (5 - 15%).
According to a manufacturer, Aquaxyl is known for a 3-D hydration concept and an anti-dehydration shield to reinforce the outer layer of skin.
This ingredient is often derived from plants such as wood and sugarcane.
Learn more about AnhydroxylitolMinimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.
cleen beauty Water Gel moisturizer with Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 5.
Xylitol 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 XylitolMinimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.
cleen beauty Water Gel moisturizer with Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 6.
Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.
cleen beauty Water Gel moisturizer with Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.
cleen beauty Water Gel moisturizer with Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 20.
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 Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 16.
cleen beauty Water Gel moisturizer with Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 17.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer 19 ingredients
cleen beauty Water Gel moisturizer with Grapefruit 21 ingredients
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Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer 19 ingredients
cleen beauty Water Gel moisturizer with Grapefruit 21 ingredients
Reviews
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Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer 19 ingredients
Has a sulphate that's making my top lip peel :( otherwise perfect
Has a sulphate that's making my top lip peel :( otherwise perfect
cleen beauty Water Gel moisturizer with Grapefruit 21 ingredients
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