Avoskin Your Skin Bae Azeclair Versus Geek & Gorgeous Apad 20% Azelaic Serum
Updated on January 14, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Avoskin Your Skin Bae Azeclair 19 ingredients
Geek & Gorgeous Apad 20% Azelaic Serum 11 ingredients
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Avoskin Your Skin Bae Azeclair 19 ingredients
Geek & Gorgeous Apad 20% Azelaic Serum 11 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Tetrasodium EDTA
Sodium Bisulfite
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingBiosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Propylene Glycol, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Chlorphenesin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Bisulfite, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterPotassium Azeloyl Diglycinate (PAD) comes from the condensation of azelaic acid mixed with glycine.
This ingredient has similar properties to azelaic acid; it can help reduce sebum production and soothe skin. PAD also inhibits tyrosinase activity to help brighten skin. Tyrosinase is an enzyme that controls melanin production.
A study from 2023 found 5% PAD combined with nicotinamide (a form of niacin) effectively reduced melanin production after 6 weeks.
Several studies from the 2010's also show PAD to be effective in alleviating symptoms of Rosacea.
Though this ingredient is considered a gentle active, higher amounts may result in irritation.
Unlike azelaic acid, this ingredient is water-soluble. This property makes it easier to formulate into skincare products.
Learn more about Potassium Azeloyl DiglycinateGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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.
Learn more about Xanthan GumAllantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinHydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
This ingredient helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcelluloseCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
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Avoskin Your Skin Bae Azeclair 19 ingredients
Geek & Gorgeous Apad 20% Azelaic Serum 11 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Avoskin Your Skin Bae Azeclair 19 ingredients
Texture: Lightweight gel like texture. Absorbed well on skin.
Scent: No scent
Performance: Azelaic acid is Tier 1 (Grade A) ingredient like Retinoids, proven to treat acne. Keep skin healthy.
Pros: Short ingredient list
Cons: None
WRP/WNRP: WRP
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Geek & Gorgeous Apad 20% Azelaic Serum 11 ingredients
This serum is one of my HG.
Geek & Gorgeous as a brand I LOVE. this serum in particular is just *chefs kiss*.
was looking for an azelaic acid serum and found this one, a PAD serum which is glycerin(I LOVE) and a derivative of azelaic acid, similar in what its effects are but its water soluble so much easier absorbed by the skin.
after using it twice a day for a month and a week I can Show more
This and cos the baha tranexamic acid made a huge difference in my hiperpigmentacion. Although using both in the same routine mad my skin very very sticky. Repurchased it for the 3 time
