Minimalist Copper Peptide + PDRN 1.25% Face Serum vs Alpha-H Vitamin B Serum with 5% Niacinamide

Minimalist

Alpha-H

A serum built around Niacinamide and Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

A serum built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.

Serum

12 ingredients

19 ingredients

Brand price

INR 629.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

AUD 84.95 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from India

Brand from Australia

At a Glance

Every check both products could be assessed on comes out the same. Tap any answer to see why.

Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Niacinamide1
Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.
Niacinamide

Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Niacinamide1
Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.
Niacinamide

Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ethoxydiglycol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair1
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Niacinamide
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Niacinamide
Smoothing1
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Niacinamide

Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Wheat Amino Acids
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Panthenol, Wheat Amino Acids
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Niacinamide, Wheat Amino Acids

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Dimethyl Isosorbide
Viscosity Controlling
0 / —
Ethoxydiglycol
Humectant
0 / 0
Bis(Tripeptide-1) Copper Acetate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Sodium Hyaluronate (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Hyaluronic acid
- Hydrating
Sodium DNA
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —

Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Glycerin
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Propanediol (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
Emollient
Sodium PCA
Humectant
0 / 0
- Hydrating
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Sodium Hyaluronate (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Hyaluronic acid
- Hydrating
Phenoxyethanol (in both products)
Preservative
0 / —

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Aqua
Solvent
Water
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Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
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Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →
Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →