BioNike Aknet Azelike Plus Intensive Care Versus Boderm Pharmaceutical Tazarene Cream 0.1%
Updated on May 28, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain retinoid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
BioNike Aknet Azelike Plus Intensive Care 16 ingredients
Boderm Pharmaceutical Tazarene Cream 0.1% 28 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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BioNike Aknet Azelike Plus Intensive Care 16 ingredients
Boderm Pharmaceutical Tazarene Cream 0.1% 28 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Azelate
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate
EmollientMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentSuccinic Acid
BufferingAcrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventMagnesium/Aluminum/Hydroxide/Carbonate
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Water, Dipotassium Azelate, Glycolic Acid, C12-13 Alkyl Lactate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Succinic Acid, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Magnesium/Aluminum/Hydroxide/Carbonate, Azelaic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Laureth-7, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingPPG-15 Stearyl Ether
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Steareth-21
CleansingPotassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Tazarotene
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Sulfite
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBHT
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenol, Dimethicone, Steareth-2, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Propanediol, Steareth-21, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Phenoxyethanol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Sodium Polyacrylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Tazarotene, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Sulfite, Ethylhexylglycerin, BHT, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trideceth-6
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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 WaterXanthan 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 GumIngredient Ratings
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