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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Plum Goodness 3% Vitamin C Moisturizer with Mandarin versus Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer .

Published on May 30, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 3 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 parabens

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

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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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Scar Healing
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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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Plum Goodness 3% Vitamin C Moisturizer with Mandarin contains this as ingredient number 1.

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

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.

Betaine is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies show betaine may help with uneven skin tones.

Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The form found within cosmetic products can be either plant-dervied or synthetic.

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Plum Goodness 3% Vitamin C Moisturizer with Mandarin contains this as ingredient number 5.

Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 12.

3
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

This is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.

It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.

Plum Goodness 3% Vitamin C Moisturizer with Mandarin contains this as ingredient number 14.

Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 19.

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

36% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
25% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet
47% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Plum Goodness 3% Vitamin C Moisturizer with Mandarin 28 ingredients

3% Vitamin C Moisturizer with Mandarin hasn't been rated yet.
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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

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