This acne treatment is formulated around Azelaic Acid and Gluconolactone to clear breakouts and calm redness.
This acne treatment is formulated around Azelaic Acid to clear breakouts and calm redness.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAzelaic Acid
Buffering
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientIsostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Succinic Acid
BufferingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningCordyceps Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Trametes Versicolor Extract
Brassica Campestris Sterols
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-49
Skin Conditioning
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Magnolol
Antioxidant
Honokiol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Totarol
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Quaternium-73
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Azelaic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isostearyl Alcohol, Triethanolamine, Butylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Succinic Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sodium Levulinate, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Trametes Versicolor Extract, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycosyl Trehalose, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Xanthan Gum, Ceramide NP, Glucose, Acetyl Hexapeptide-49, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Tocopherol, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Magnolol, Honokiol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Totarol, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Quaternium-73, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningAzelaic Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Methylheptyl Laurate
Emollient
Dodecane
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Octastearate
EmulsifyingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCalcium Sodium Borosilicate
Silver Oxide
AntimicrobialWater, Azelaic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Methylheptyl Laurate, Dodecane, Pentylene Glycol, Squalane, Glyceryl Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glyceryl Behenate, Polyglyceryl-6 Octastearate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silver Oxide
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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.
Azelaic acid is a multitasker ingredient that helps treat acne, pigmentation, and irritation. It is a great option for sensitive skin.
What makes it special?
OTC Azelaic acid is usually available in concentrations from 10-15% and anything over requires a prescription.
Here's what each tier does best:
Unlike other acids, azelaic acid will not make your skin more photosensitive/sun sensitive.
Though this ingredient is naturally occurring in grains like wheat, rye, and barley, it is usually synthetically created for cosmetics to ensure stability and effectiveness.
Learn more about Azelaic AcidButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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