6
Shared Ingredients
Alpha-H Vitamin B vs May Island B5 Vitamin Source
Comparing Alpha-H Vitamin B versus May Island B5 Vitamin Source — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
14
Unique to Alpha-H Vitamin B
13
Unique to May Island B5 Vitamin Source
Neither product contains highly comedogenic ingredients (rating ≥ 3), making both suitable for acne-prone skin. May Island B5 Vitamin Source scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 6 ingredients in common. Alpha-H Vitamin B has 14 unique ingredients while May Island B5 Vitamin Source has 13.
Skin Safety Profile
0%
Comedogenic
11 rated
95%
Safe
19 rated
17%
Irritant
18 rated
Based on 19 rated ingredient s
0%
Comedogenic
10 rated
100%
Safe
17 rated
7%
Irritant
14 rated
Based on 17 rated ingredient s
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (6)
1
Ingredients — Unique to Alpha-H Vitamin B
2
Ingredients — Unique to May Island B5 Vitamin Source
Glyceryl PolyacrylateCSIREthylhexylglycerinCSIRAdenosineCSIRDisodium EDTACSIRButylene GlycolCSIRAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceCSIRFragaria Vesca Fruit ExtractCSIRPrunus Avium Fruit ExtractCSIRCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit ExtractCSIRPolysorbate 80CSIR1,2-HexanediolCSIRAloe Vera leaf juiceCSIRStrawberry fruit extractCSIR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alpha-H Vitamin B better than May Island B5 Vitamin Source for sensitive skin?
By comparing Vitamin B and B5 Vitamin Source side-by-side, you can identify which product has fewer irritants and a better safety profile for sensitive skin. Check the irritancy ratings in the comparison matrix above.
Which product, Vitamin B or B5 Vitamin Source, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Vitamin B and B5 Vitamin Source. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Vitamin B and B5 Vitamin Source share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Vitamin B or B5 Vitamin Source.
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