Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer Versus Dot & Key Skincare Cica + Niacinamide Oil-Free Moisturizer

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer versus Dot & Key Skincare Cica + Niacinamide Oil-Free Moisturizer .

Published on October 04, 2023

Overview

What they are

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

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any oils or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer

Dot & Key Skincare Cica + Niacinamide Oil-Free Moisturizer

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

Ingredient Info

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Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer 19 ingredients

Dot & Key Skincare Cica + Niacinamide Oil-Free Moisturizer 34 ingredients

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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Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer 19 ingredients

Dot & Key Skincare Cica + Niacinamide Oil-Free Moisturizer 34 ingredients

Benefits

Hydrating

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation (3)

Scar Healing

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E (2)

Niacinamide

Ceramides (5)

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (7)

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (7)

Reduces Irritation (6)

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging (7)

Dark Spots

Scar Healing (3)

Acne Fighting (2)

Brightening (5)

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Irritating (3)

Rosacea

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer 19 ingredients

Dot & Key Skincare Cica + Niacinamide Oil-Free Moisturizer 34 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 • Cyclopentasiloxane • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Glycerin • Polyacrylamide • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Laureth-7 • Niacinamide • Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer • C12-13 Pareth-23 • C12-13 Pareth-3 • Saccharide Isomerate • Silanetriol • Hyaluronic Acid • Benzyl Alcohol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tocopherol • Methylsilanol Mannuronate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Tocopheryl Acetate • Allantoin • Sodium Hydroxide • Disodium EDTA • Laminaria Digitata Extract • Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide • Ceramide 1 • Ceramide 2 • Ceramide 3 • Ceramide 4 • Ceramide 6 Ii • Centella Asiatica Extract • Avena Sativa Meal Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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

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 Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

Dot & Key Skincare Cica + Niacinamide Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

Cyclopentasiloxane

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.

Dot & Key Skincare Cica + Niacinamide Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

What it does: Emulsion Stabilising

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone created by modifying dimethicone with hydrocarbon side chains. Due to its large size, it does not penetrate skin. It is considered non-occlusive.

Dimethicone Crosspolymer is used to stabilize and thicken products. It also helps give products a silky feel.

Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.

Dot & Key Skincare Cica + Niacinamide Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.

Allantoin

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing

Community Rating: Loved

Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.

Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.

Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.

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Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 14.

Dot & Key Skincare Cica + Niacinamide Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 21.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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 Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 16.

Dot & Key Skincare Cica + Niacinamide Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 16.

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