What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientPropylene Glycol
HumectantAzelaic Acid
BufferingNiacinamide
Smoothing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Citrate
BufferingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLeontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningMomordica Charantia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSambucus Nigra Flower Extract 68%
RefreshingWater
Skin ConditioningAzelaic Acid
BufferingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDicaprylyl Ether
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantGlycolic Acid
BufferingMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentLauryl Glucoside
CleansingPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
BufferingParfum
MaskingGlyceryl Laurate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientMyrtus Communis Leaf Extract
PerfumingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingTocopherol
AntioxidantTripterygium Wilfordii Callus Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Azelaic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicaprylyl Ether, Glycerin, Glycolic Acid, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Lauryl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Parfum, Glyceryl Laurate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Tocopherol, Tripterygium Wilfordii Callus Extract, Xanthan Gum
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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 Acid