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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer versus mCaffeine Green Tea Oil-Free Moisturizer with 5% Niacinamide .

Published on October 29, 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 4 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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils 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.

Price

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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
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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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.

1
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.

mCaffeine Green Tea Oil-Free Moisturizer with 5% Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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.

mCaffeine Green Tea Oil-Free Moisturizer with 5% Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 19.

3
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.

mCaffeine Green Tea Oil-Free Moisturizer with 5% Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 9.

4
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.

mCaffeine Green Tea Oil-Free Moisturizer with 5% Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 10.

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
33% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet

Usage

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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

1 month ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

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

mCaffeine Green Tea Oil-Free Moisturizer with 5% Niacinamide 24 ingredients

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