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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of FaceTheory Lumizela Azelaic Acid Serum A15 versus Curology Custom Formula (Tretinoin 0.015% Azelaic acid 5% Niacinamide 4%) .

Last updated on October 22, 2023. Published on September 09, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening 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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Serum British Brand United Kingdom
Prescription American Brand United States

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Prescription

Prescription skincare treatments. The ingredients in these product are prescription strength and considered medication. In many countries, these must be prescribed by a certified professional.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Niacinamide

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
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Ingredients Explained

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What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Loved

Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring acid that is derived from grains. However, the lab-created form is typically used within cosmetic products as it has better shelf-stability.

It has been shown to be effective in the treatment of acne, rosacea, and other skin conditions. Azelaic acid helps reduce the growth of bacteria that cause acne and helps to reduce inflammation.

It also helps to improve the appearance of skin by reducing the production of sebum and unclogging pores.

Azelaic Acid also has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

One of the main benefits of azelaic acid is that it is gentle and well-tolerated by most people. It is also non-comedogenic, meaning that it will not clog pores.

Learn more about Azelaic Acid

FaceTheory Lumizela Azelaic Acid Serum A15 contains this as ingredient number 4.

Curology Custom Formula (Tretinoin 0.015% Azelaic acid 5% Niacinamide 4%) contains this as ingredient number 2.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

56% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
11% are disliked or very disliked
28% have no rating yet
100% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
0% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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FaceTheory Lumizela Azelaic Acid Serum A15 18 ingredients

3.5 /5
from 2 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1) Works Well (1)

Curology Custom Formula (Tretinoin 0.015% Azelaic acid 5% Niacinamide 4%) 3 ingredients

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