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Bayer Skinoren 20% Cream - UK Versus KISOCare 20% Azelaic Acid Cream

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Facial Treatment
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Updated on April 01, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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Ingredients Explained

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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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Emollient, Emulsifying

Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.

It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.

As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.

In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.

This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe

Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.

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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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When to use

344 Routines
38% use in am
63% use in pm
78% use every day
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21 Routines
48% use in am
52% use in pm
86% use every day

Reviews

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Bayer Skinoren 20% Cream 11 ingredients

3.6 /5
from 12 ratings
Works Well (6) Great Value (5) No Scent (5)
sujikim's avatar

Suji Kim

4 months ago
Review

first picture the day i started using it
second picture today, my skin has healed sm
(Nov. 20th 2024 vs Dec 29th 2024)
(I know it might not seem like a lot, but i dont have any active pimples & my skin is not at all bumpy anymore)

this has helped me so so much with my acne journey so far, i was super sceptical at first but i am so grateful this product exists 🙏

(even tho it says its Show more

#great value
#no scent
#works well
laila.21's avatar

Laila

1 year ago
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 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 Show more

#great value
#absorbs well
#no scent
#works well

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