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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Sun Pharma Moisturex Hydra Gel Cream versus Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer .

Published on September 16, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

They both do not contain any 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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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Skin Texture
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (4)

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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Sun Pharma Moisturex Hydra Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

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

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.

This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.

Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.

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Sun Pharma Moisturex Hydra Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 15.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Magnesium Aspartate.

Sun Pharma Moisturex Hydra Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.

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

4
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.

Sun Pharma Moisturex Hydra Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

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

5
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.

Sun Pharma Moisturex Hydra Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 16.

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

23% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
27% are disliked or very disliked
35% have no rating yet
47% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Sun Pharma Moisturex Hydra Gel Cream 26 ingredients

Moisturex Hydra Gel Cream 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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