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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer versus Dr. Sheth's Aloe & Panthenol Hydrating Gel .

Published on December 10, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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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.

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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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Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Scar Healing

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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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.

Dr. Sheth's Aloe & Panthenol Hydrating Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.

Dr. Sheth's Aloe & Panthenol Hydrating Gel contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.

Dr. Sheth's Aloe & Panthenol Hydrating Gel contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.

Dr. Sheth's Aloe & Panthenol Hydrating Gel contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.

Dr. Sheth's Aloe & Panthenol Hydrating Gel contains this as ingredient number 7.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Magnesium Aspartate.

Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.

Dr. Sheth's Aloe & Panthenol Hydrating Gel contains this as ingredient number 18.

7
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 Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.

Dr. Sheth's Aloe & Panthenol Hydrating Gel contains this as ingredient number 13.

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

47% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet
55% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer 19 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1) No Scent (1)
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akberry

2 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Has a sulphate that's making my top lip peel :( otherwise perfect

Dr. Sheth's Aloe & Panthenol Hydrating Gel 22 ingredients

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