Minimalist
Vitamin C 10% Face SerumA serum built around Centella asiatica and Vitamin C derivative, for hydration and barrier repair.
A serum built around Niacinamide and Tranexamic acid, for brightening and fading dark spots.
Brand price
INR 285.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 599.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.

Benefits

Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Ethoxydiglycol, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Sodium Gluconate (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Dark Spots
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Barrier Repair
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Smoothing
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is a vitamin C derivative.
Learn more about 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid →Ethoxydiglycol
Humectant, Perfuming, Solvent
2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol; Carbitol; Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether; DEGEE
Learn more about Ethoxydiglycol →Sodium Gluconate
Chelating, Skin Conditioning
Sodium gluconate
Learn more about Sodium Gluconate →Gluconolactone
Chelating, Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone is a PHA.
Learn more about Gluconolactone →Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →Pullulan
Binding, Film Forming
Pullulan is a polysaccharide produced from starch by cultivating the yeast, Aureobasidium pullulans
Learn more about Pullulan →Hydroxyethylcellulose
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Light Stabilizer, Viscosity Controlling
Cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl ether
Learn more about Hydroxyethylcellulose →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
Sclerotium rolfssii gum
Learn more about Sclerotium Gum →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →
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