Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer Versus Neutrogena Clear & Soothe Moisturiser

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer versus Neutrogena Clear & Soothe Moisturiser .

Last updated on July 27, 2023. Published on November 29, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 6 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, oils or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer

Neutrogena Clear & Soothe Moisturiser

General Moisturizer Indian Brand India

General Moisturizer American Brand United States

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

Neutrogena Clear & Soothe Moisturiser 27 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

Neutrogena Clear & Soothe Moisturiser 27 ingredients

Benefits

Hydrating

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation (3)

Scar Healing

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Reduces Irritation

Anti-Aging

Scar Healing

Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Irritating (2)

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

Neutrogena Clear & Soothe Moisturiser 27 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 • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Curcuma Longa Leaf Extract • Zea Mays Starch • Ethylhexylglycerin • Panthenol • Caprylyl Glycol • Polyacrylamide • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Laureth-7 • Carbomer • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Tocopherol • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Limonene • Eugenol • Benzyl Benzoate • Geraniol • Coumarin • CI 19140 • CI 15985

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.

Neutrogena Clear & Soothe Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 1.

Panthenol

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.

Neutrogena Clear & Soothe Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 7.

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.

Neutrogena Clear & Soothe Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 12.

Phenoxyethanol

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.

Neutrogena Clear & Soothe Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 19.

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.

Neutrogena Clear & Soothe Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 6.

Carbomer

What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 17.

Neutrogena Clear & Soothe Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 15.

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