Minimalist (Be Minimalist)

Vitamin B5 10% Moisturiser

Name: Vitamin B5 10% Moisturiser
Brand: Minimalist (Be Minimalist)

Weightless, fragrance-free gel with 10% panthenol — excellent value for oily and acne-prone skin, though its zinc-and-copper oil-control claim overreaches.

Is Minimalist Vitamin B5 Moisturiser good for oily skin?

Yes: 10% panthenol, a high dose, in a weightless, fragrance-free gel that suits oily, combination and acne-prone skin, at about ₹7 a gram. Do not count on its zinc, copper and magnesium for oil control, though: that evidence is thin.

MRP₹349 50 g ₹7/g at MRP

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Ratings

4.2 (16,394) Amazon

Oily Combination Acne-prone Sensitive Dryness Sensitivity

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Our Take

Ten per cent panthenol is a high dose — most moisturisers carry 1–5% — and here it sits third on the list, straight after water and a volatile silicone, which is why the gel feels almost weightless and leaves skin soft rather than slick. Around it are glycerin, betaine, sodium hyaluronate and allantoin, with no fragrance and no essential oils, so it is about as low-risk as a moisturiser gets for reactive or acne-prone skin. We'd be more sceptical of the “oil control with zinc, copper and magnesium” line: the mineral salts sit among the minor ingredients, and the evidence that topical gluconates control sebum is thin. The listing graphics also still name biosaccharide gum as a key ingredient, yet it does not appear in the ingredient list Minimalist publishes — an odd slip from a brand that sells itself on transparency. At an MRP of ₹349 for 50 g, about ₹7 a gram, the value is hard to argue with — under a third of Neutrogena's Hydro Boost per gram — though dry skin will need something richer on top.

What we like

✓ 10% panthenol, a genuinely high dose
✓ Fragrance-free and essential-oil-free
✓ Weightless silicone-gel finish
✓ About ₹7 a gram at MRP

Worth knowing

→ Zinc, copper and magnesium oil-control claim is thin
→ Listing names biosaccharide gum, which is not in the published ingredient list
→ Too light to carry dry skin on its own

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Best for

Oily, combination or acne-prone skin that needs hydration and soothing without weight, including skin stressed by actives

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Avoid if

Your skin is dry and needs a richer barrier cream, or you prefer silicone-free formulas

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What buyers report

Recent Amazon reviews mostly describe a light, unscented gel that absorbs quickly without stickiness, and buyers with oily, combination or acne-prone skin are the most enthusiastic. A minority notice a slight sheen or oiliness afterwards, and one felt the tube held less than expected. Reports of it being gentle fit a formula with no fragrance or essential oils.

Our summary of recent Amazon.in customer reviews, as of October 2026.

Ingredient breakdown

Click any ingredient to learn more. generally safe use with care potential concern

Panthenol Cyclopentasiloxane Glycerin Betaine Hyaluronic Acid Allantoin

Brand claims

10% Vitamin B5 (panthenol) 12-hour hydration Lightweight, oil-free gel Barrier repair and soothing Oil control with zinc, copper & magnesium Fragrance-free, non-comedogenic