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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Minimalist Vitamin C 10% versus NeoStrata 15% Vitamin C + PHA Serum .

Last updated on September 01, 2023. Published on October 28, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe serums. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA and Vitamin C

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

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

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Serum Indian Brand India
Serum American Brand United States

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

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Buy Vitamin C 10%

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Starts at $55.00

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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Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin C
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (2)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

AHA
PHA
Vitamin C

Benefits

Redness Reducing
Skin Texture (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
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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.

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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 C 10% contains this as ingredient number 11.

NeoStrata 15% Vitamin C + PHA Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.

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

44% are loved or liked
25% have mixed ratings
25% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet
43% are loved or liked
21% have mixed ratings
36% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

Usage

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