Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer
Provitamin B5 (Panthenol) at 10% is genuinely high for a moisturiser - most products use 1-5%. It is one of the best-tolerated barrier-repair and wound-healing ingredients in skincare, suitable post-procedure and for compromised or reactive skin. Fragrance-free, acid-free, alcohol-free - a safe choice when the skin barrier is already stressed. Works well under SPF and as a base for actives.
- Dry skin
- Sensitive skin types
- Your skin is patch-test sensitive to new actives
₹332 · ₹11/ml • Analysed 20 May 2026
Vitamin B5 at 10% is particularly valuable in Indian conditions for post-sun repair, post-acid-exfoliant recovery, and barrier support after prolonged air-conditioning exposure (a common Indian urban lifestyle factor that strips skin moisture). The silicone vehicle creates a protective film that works well in air-conditioned environments. In very humid climates, the silicone base may feel heavier, adjust usage quantity accordingly.
This is a web evidence review, not a Clean Sheet certification. We checked the ingredient list, publicly available test reports, marketing claims, and formula logic using only public information available at the time of review.
At a glance
What was checked
Each claim checked against publicly available evidence: published test reports, the ingredient list, and regulatory data.
The brand confirms 10% concentration and explicitly names the supplier (BASF Germany, D-Panthenol USP). Panthenol appears at INCI position 3, consistent with this high concentration.
Panthenol at 10% is well above the typical cosmetic use range (1-5%); clinical literature supports panthenol for wound healing, barrier restoration, and moisture retention at these concentrations.
The Aquaxyl components (Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol) are individually listed in the INCI, but their concentrations are not disclosed. Seppic publishes clinical evidence for the complex at proprietary concentrations.
The published INCI confirms no parfum, no AHAs or BHAs, and no synthetic alcohols. A clean formulation profile for post-treatment or reactive skin.
The formula has no irritating actives, no fragrance, and no acids. Panthenol's near-zero sensitisation risk makes this appropriate for compromised barrier states.
Score breakdown
How this product was rated across four areas. Open any row for the full rationale.
Ingredient SafetyExcellent47/50Clean allergen profile with a fragrance free formula.
No synthetic fragrance, no parabens, no SLES, no formaldehyde releasers, no acids, no retinoids. Panthenol at 10% is one of the most well-tolerated cosmetic ingredients available - sensitisation risk is near zero at any concentration. The second major ingredient in this formula is Cyclopentasiloxane (D5), a volatile cyclic silicone. The EU has restricted D5 below 0.1% in wash-off products due to its persistence in aquatic environments, but the equivalent restriction for leave-on products is not yet in force. Human health risk at cosmetic concentrations is considered low by regulators. Copper Gluconate, present later in the list as a trace antioxidant, is well within safe cosmetic concentrations. PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone is a silicone-based emulsifier present as a single compound.
Formula DesignExcellent20/20Panthenol at 10% is a genuinely therapeutic concentration - clinical studies support its use for wound healing, barrier repair, and moisture retention.
Panthenol at 10% is a genuinely therapeutic concentration - clinical studies support its use for wound healing, barrier repair, and moisture retention. The brand confirms the source as D-Panthenol USP grade from BASF Germany, which is a meaningful supply chain transparency note. The Aquaxyl complex (Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, and Xylitol - a Seppic-patented prebiotic moisture system) has published clinical evidence for moisture reinforcement. A mineral antioxidant trio of Copper Gluconate, Zinc Gluconate, and Magnesium Aspartate provides free-radical scavenging support. The silicone base creates a protective film over the skin that is appropriate for layering over active serums. Concentrations of the Aquaxyl complex and mineral actives are not disclosed.
Test TransparencyExcellent20/20The full ingredient list is on beminimalist.co.
The full ingredient list is on beminimalist.co. Panthenol at 10% is brand-confirmed and the BASF Germany sourcing is explicitly stated - this level of supply chain disclosure is unusual and positive. The Aquaxyl complex components are listed individually by their ingredient names rather than under a proprietary blend name. Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) appears as the second major ingredient in the formula but is not specifically explained in consumer-facing materials. No unsubstantiated claims are made. No third-party clinical data has been published.
EthicsConcern3/10PETA-certified cruelty-free.
PETA-certified cruelty-free. Vegan. No synthetic fragrance or dyes. Indian brand with no presence in mandatory animal-testing markets. Uses biodegradable chelating agents. Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) is the second-largest ingredient in this formula by proportion, and it is a persistent environmental pollutant with documented aquatic accumulation - this is the primary environmental concern with this product. Independent verification of sustainable sourcing for palm-derived ingredients has not been confirmed.
Ingredient list
22 ingredients · INCI order
| Ingredient |
|---|
Water/Aqua |
Cyclopentasiloxane |
Panthenol |
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone |
Glycerin |
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene |
Betaine |
Sodium Hyaluronate |
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Allantoin |
Copper Gluconate |
Dimethicone Crosspolymer |
Xylitylglucoside |
Anhydroxylitol |
Xylitol |
Magnesium Aspartate |
Zinc Gluconate |
Pentylene Glycol |
Magnesium Sulphate Heptahydrate |
Phenoxyethanol |
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer |
Carbomer |
Ethylhexylglycerin |
INCI order as declared on packaging. Position reflects approximate concentration (high to low).
Claims check
Each marketing claim assessed against publicly available evidence
The brand confirms 10% concentration and explicitly names the supplier (BASF Germany, D-Panthenol USP). Panthenol appears at INCI position 3, consistent with this high concentration.
Evidence visible
Panthenol at 10% is well above the typical cosmetic use range (1-5%); clinical literature supports panthenol for wound healing, barrier restoration, and moisture retention at these concentrations.
Evidence visible
The Aquaxyl components (Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol) are individually listed in the INCI, but their concentrations are not disclosed. Seppic publishes clinical evidence for the complex at proprietary concentrations.
Mentioned only
The published INCI confirms no parfum, no AHAs or BHAs, and no synthetic alcohols. A clean formulation profile for post-treatment or reactive skin.
Evidence visible
The formula has no irritating actives, no fragrance, and no acids. Panthenol's near-zero sensitisation risk makes this appropriate for compromised barrier states.
Evidence visible
Provitamin B5 (Panthenol) at 10% is genuinely high for a moisturiser - most products use 1-5%. It is one of the best-tolerated barrier-repair and wound-healing ingredients in skincare, suitable post-procedure and for compromised or reactive skin. Fragrance-free, acid-free, alcohol-free - a safe choice when the skin barrier is already stressed. Works well under SPF and as a base for actives.
Full methodology
- What global regulations say about each ingredient
- What toxicology evidence shows at cosmetic concentrations
- What formula concentration context changes
- What the product format and leave-on contact time changes
- What the stated user group needs
- What published test evidence confirms
- What the brand is claiming vs what evidence supports
