Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Finacea (azelaic acid) Foam, 15% versus Obagi Tretinoin 0.05% Cream .
Published on December 08, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Facial Treatment
Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.
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
Ingredient Info
Finacea (azelaic acid) Foam, 15% 13 ingredients
Obagi Tretinoin 0.05% Cream 9 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
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Finacea (azelaic acid) Foam, 15% 13 ingredients
Obagi Tretinoin 0.05% Cream 9 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Finacea (azelaic acid) Foam, 15% 13 ingredients
Obagi Tretinoin 0.05% Cream 9 ingredients
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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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.
Stearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.
Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols. FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Stearyl AlcoholFinacea (azelaic acid) Foam, 15% contains this as ingredient number 3.
Obagi Tretinoin 0.05% Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Peg-8 Stearate is an emulsifier and humectant.
This ingredient comes from stearic acid, and the 8 represents the number of ethylene oxide monomers.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Peg-8 StearateFinacea (azelaic acid) Foam, 15% contains this as ingredient number 8.
Obagi Tretinoin 0.05% Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Water. 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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterFinacea (azelaic acid) Foam, 15% contains this as ingredient number 11.
Obagi Tretinoin 0.05% Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Xanthan 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 GumFinacea (azelaic acid) Foam, 15% contains this as ingredient number 13.
Obagi Tretinoin 0.05% Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
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Finacea (azelaic acid) Foam, 15% 13 ingredients
Obagi Tretinoin 0.05% Cream 9 ingredients
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Finacea (azelaic acid) Foam, 15% 13 ingredients
Obagi Tretinoin 0.05% Cream 9 ingredients
Alternatives
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