Cos De BAHA AN Arbutin Niacinamide Serum Versus Cos De BAHA Azelaic Acid 5% Facial Serum
Updated on December 09, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, 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, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Cos De BAHA AN Arbutin Niacinamide Serum 13 ingredients
Cos De BAHA Azelaic Acid 5% Facial Serum 14 ingredients
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Cos De BAHA AN Arbutin Niacinamide Serum 13 ingredients
Cos De BAHA Azelaic Acid 5% Facial Serum 14 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Propanediol
SolventArbutin
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Momordica Charantia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSambucus Nigra Flower Extract
RefreshingLeontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
SolventPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningMomordica Charantia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSambucus Nigra Flower Extract 68%
RefreshingIngredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae.
You may know Aloe to be a good sunburn reliever and inflammation reducer. This is because it contains many components that are known to help reduce irritation and itchiness. These include vitamins, amino acids, polysaccharides, and more. The high water content of aloe also helps give a cooling effect.
Aloe contains the antioxidants Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins neutralize free radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
The aloe plant is naturally abundant in polysaccharides, a carbohydrate made of sugar molecules. Polysaccharides help hydrate your skin by mimicking your skin's natural carbohydrates.
As it is easily absorbed by the skin, aloe is a great moisturizer. It is both a humectant and emollient. Emollients help trap moisture in your skin, keeping your skin soft. Humectants draw water from the air to your skin.
Other components of aloe include sugars such as monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, choline, many common minerals such as calcium, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Aloe does not protect against UV rays, despite it soothing sunburns.
There are over 420 species of aloe but Aloe Barbadensis is the most commonly used for topical products.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about Niacinamide1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractWe don't have a description for Momordica Charantia Fruit Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Leontopodium Alpinum Extract yet.
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Cos De BAHA AN Arbutin Niacinamide Serum 13 ingredients
Cos De BAHA Azelaic Acid 5% Facial Serum 14 ingredients
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Cos De BAHA AN Arbutin Niacinamide Serum 13 ingredients
Cos De BAHA Azelaic Acid 5% Facial Serum 14 ingredients
Got this for my spouse to help with eczema, but I ended up using it too to treat a fungal acne break out. I saw improvements very quickly. Very pleased. Not much of a smell, doesn't irritate my skin. Would recommend. They also have higher percents as well.
First time using Azelaic acid and it has helped with redness reduction and my cystic acne flareups. I started using this 2-3x times a week to avoid using too many actives and I feel that 5% is a bit slow to see faster results. I think my skin can tolerate a higher concentration so I will be testing out the 10% version at some other time. The texture of the serum is on the thicker side and does Show more
