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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Bayer Skinoren 20% Cream Azelaic Acid versus Bayer Skinoren 15% Gel Azelaic Acid .

Last updated on August 22, 2023. Published on September 21, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

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

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Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Eczema (2)

Benefits

Redness Reducing
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Loved

Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring acid that is derived from grains. However, the lab-created form is typically used within cosmetic products as it has better shelf-stability.

It has been shown to be effective in the treatment of acne, rosacea, and other skin conditions. Azelaic acid helps reduce the growth of bacteria that cause acne and helps to reduce inflammation.

It also helps to improve the appearance of skin by reducing the production of sebum and unclogging pores.

Azelaic Acid also has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

One of the main benefits of azelaic acid is that it is gentle and well-tolerated by most people. It is also non-comedogenic, meaning that it will not clog pores.

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Bayer Skinoren 20% Cream Azelaic Acid contains this as ingredient number 1.

Bayer Skinoren 15% Gel Azelaic Acid contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.

This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.

Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.

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Bayer Skinoren 20% Cream Azelaic Acid contains this as ingredient number 3.

Bayer Skinoren 15% Gel Azelaic Acid contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Masking, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Benzoic Acid is used to preserve and adjust the pH of products.

The antimicrobial property of Benzoic Acid helps elongate a product's shelf life. Its main role is to reduce fungi growth and is not found to be effective at fighting bacteria. Therefore Benzoic Acid is always added along with other preservatives.

In its pure form, Benzoic Acid looks like a white crystalline solid. It has slight solubility in water.

The name of Benzoic Acid comes from gum benzoin, which used to be the sole source of deriving this ingredient. Benzoic Acid is the most simple aromatic carboxylic acid.

Benzoic Acid is naturally occuring in strawberries, mustard, cinnamon, and cloves. It has a slight scent but is not considered to be a fragrance.

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Bayer Skinoren 20% Cream Azelaic Acid contains this as ingredient number 5.

Bayer Skinoren 15% Gel Azelaic Acid contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Bayer Skinoren 20% Cream Azelaic Acid contains this as ingredient number 6.

Bayer Skinoren 15% Gel Azelaic Acid contains this as ingredient number 8.

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50% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet
20% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
60% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Bayer Skinoren 20% Cream Azelaic Acid 6 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) No Scent (1) Works Well (1)
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laila.21

2 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

I loveee this so much.💓
Used since Feb 27th, every other day at night after toner and hydrating serum.

I've been using it for around a month...

I loveee this so much.💓
Used since Feb 27th, every other day at night after toner and hydrating serum.

I've been using it for around a month now and I can finally say that I found something that does remove my old acne marks and hyperpigmentation!
this paired with alpha-arbutin serum worked soo fast as I saw improvements 15 days in.
not only does it help to even out the skin tone, but it also helps me so much with my active and hormonal acne as my skin rarely breakout when I used to get at least 4 new pimples every day.
Any 20% azelaic acid, I love you🥹💓

Bayer Skinoren 15% Gel Azelaic Acid 10 ingredients

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