Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream Versus The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%
Updated on September 07, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream 70 ingredients
The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% 17 ingredients
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Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream 70 ingredients
The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
TonicHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Tannic Acid
AstringentAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Phytate
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Vinyldimethicone
PEG-40 Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Empetrum Nigrum Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientAgave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCentella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
Antimicrobial
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sargassum Fulvellum Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Tromethamine
BufferingMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Water, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Panthenol, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Beta-Glucan, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Oligopeptide-1, Propanediol, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Sodium Dna, Ethylhexylglycerin, C14-22 Alcohols, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Tannic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Phytate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Vinyldimethicone, PEG-40 Castor Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Empetrum Nigrum Fruit Juice, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Polyglycerin-3, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyquaternium-51, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Resveratrol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Methicone, Disodium EDTA, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Adenosine, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Glycine Soja Sterols, Fructooligosaccharides, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Ceramide NP, Sargassum Fulvellum Extract, Tocopherol, Tromethamine, Madecassoside
Water
Skin ConditioningIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
Emollient
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysilicone-11
Isohexadecane
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Isoceteth-20
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Triethanolamine
BufferingEthoxydiglycol
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Water, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Dimethicone, Azelaic Acid, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polysilicone-11, Isohexadecane, Tocopherol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Isoceteth-20, Polysorbate 60, Triethanolamine, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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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