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Bayer Skinoren 20% Cream - Sweden Versus Apostrophe Azelaic Acid 20% Prescription

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German Brand Germany
American Brand United States

Updated on December 09, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe prescription. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, 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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Ingredient Info

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Key Ingredients

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

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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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

182 Routines
37% use in am
62% use in pm
84% use every day
When to use See routines that use it ->
19 Routines
53% use in am
47% use in pm
79% use every day

Reviews

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Bayer Skinoren 20% Cream 10 ingredients

3.6 /5
from 12 ratings
Works Well (6) Great Value (5) No Scent (5)
jazzzzz1's avatar

jazzzzz1

1 year ago
Review

I was told to use this twice a day by my doctor. After using Adapalene for ages which destroyed my skin barrier I was worried this would ruin my skin more. So far its been great, I have had no damaged or irritated skin (except for some slight tingling on application), it's reduced the redness of my inflammatory acne and seems to reduce the oiliness of my skin.

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#great value
#light
#absorbs well
#no scent
ghidaajjour's avatar

Ghida Ajjour

5 months ago
Review

It has many fungal acne triggers ingredients not mentioned destroyed my skin and broke me out so bad!

#broke me out
#doesn't work

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