This calming serum is formulated around Azelaic Acid and Panthenol to calm redness and clear breakouts.
This calming treatment is formulated around Azelaic Acid and Panthenol to calm redness and fade the look of dark spots.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Azelaic Acid 20%
Buffering
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Colloidal Silver
AntimicrobialHesperidin Methyl Chalcone
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDimethicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAzelaic Acid 20%, Water, Caprylyl Methicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Panthenol, Isopentyldiol, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Colloidal Silver, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningAzelaic Acid
Buffering
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
C9-12 Alkane
SolventCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingSucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Metaphosphate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Azelaic Acid, Propanediol, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, C9-12 Alkane, Cetearyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetearyl Olivate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethiconol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Tromethamine, Sucrose Cocoate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Sodium Metaphosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Madecassoside, Niacinamide, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Zinc PCA, Gluconolactone, Alpha-Arbutin, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Azelaic acid is a multitasker ingredient that helps treat acne, pigmentation, and irritation. It is a great option for sensitive skin.
What makes it special?
OTC Azelaic acid is usually available in concentrations from 10-15% and anything over requires a prescription.
Here's what each tier does best:
Unlike other acids, azelaic acid will not make your skin more photosensitive/sun sensitive.
Though this ingredient is naturally occurring in grains like wheat, rye, and barley, it is usually synthetically created for cosmetics to ensure stability and effectiveness.
Learn more about Azelaic AcidDipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
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