This calming serum is formulated around Azelaic Acid and Panthenol to calm redness and clear breakouts.
This calming moisturizer is formulated around Azelaic Acid to calm redness and clear breakouts.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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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
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Phytosteryl Isostearate
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCitrus Reticulata Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Totarol
Antioxidant
Water, Azelaic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Stearyl Alcohol, Isododecane, Squalane, C14-22 Alcohols, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phytosteryl Isostearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Totarol
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 AcidWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
