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Aroma-Zone Sérum Concentré Acide Azélaïque 10% Versus Typology Mattifying Serum 10% Azelaic Acid

Serum
Serum
French Brand France
French Brand France

Updated on August 12, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. 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. Stay hydrated!

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Buffering, Masking

Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring acid derived from grains. This ingredient is effective in treating acne, rosacea, and other skin conditions.

It has been shown to reduce the growth of acne-causing bacteria and helps reduce inflammation. On top of that, it helps reduce the production of sebum and unclog pores.

Azelaic Acid also has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants protect our skin cells from free-radical damage.

One of the main benefits of azelaic acid is that it is gentle and well-tolerated by most people.

Fun fact: The lab-created form of azelaic acid is typically used within cosmetic products for its shelf-stability.

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Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Xanthan 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.

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Buffering

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

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When to use

60 Routines
50% use in am
50% use in pm
80% use every day
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15 Routines
60% use in am
40% use in pm
93% use every day

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Aroma-Zone Sérum Concentré Acide Azélaïque 10% 11 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Light (1)
tamaradossantos's avatar

Tamara Dos Santos

5 months ago
Review

My skin loves this SO MUCH.
This helps me with my P.I.E and acne. It soothes my skin and softens the redness.

#great value
#light
#absorbs well
#no scent

Typology Mattifying Serum 10% Azelaic Acid 10 ingredients

1.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Broke Me Out (1) Doesn't Work (1) Drying (1)
nja's avatar

nja

8 months ago
Review

I tried this out back in march when I was looking for a good azelaic serum. This dried me up so bad, I felt thristy looking at my skin. Immediately after putting it on it's like applying talc - my skin felt tight when trying to move. Maybe it's just me, I don't know, but my skin is combination and it was drying me out. They weren't joking when they said mattifying.

#drying
#irritating
#no scent
bingobango's avatar

bingobango

6 months ago
Review

Seemed to make me oilier and accelerated P. acnes growth (proven under UV fluorescence)

#broke me out
#doesn't work