Freshly Cosmetics Azelaic Radiance Face Treatment Versus Colibri Skincare 2% BHA Peeling
Updated on March 11, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Freshly Cosmetics Azelaic Radiance Face Treatment 26 ingredients
Colibri Skincare 2% BHA Peeling 11 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Freshly Cosmetics Azelaic Radiance Face Treatment 26 ingredients
Colibri Skincare 2% BHA Peeling 11 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Water
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentCyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCleome Gynandra Leaf Extract
AntiseborrhoeicCrocus Sativus Flower Extract
MaskingDiglycerin
Humectant
Troxerutin
Skin ConditioningHonokiol
Antioxidant
Magnolol
Antioxidant
Pinus Pinaster Bark/Bud Extract
Antimicrobial
Tapioca Starch
Algin
Masking
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningLevulinic Acid
Perfuming
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Phytate
P-Anisic Acid
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Azelaic Acid, Water, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Oryza Sativa Starch, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Cleome Gynandra Leaf Extract, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, Diglycerin, Troxerutin, Honokiol, Magnolol, Pinus Pinaster Bark/Bud Extract, Tapioca Starch, Algin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Sodium Levulinate, Levulinic Acid, Sorbitan Palmitate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Parfum, Sodium Phytate, P-Anisic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate is an ester of lauric acid and Polyglycerin-10.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is a cleansing agent and emulsifier. It helps gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants to be rinsed away. As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating, such as oil and water.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-10 LauratePropanediol 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 PropanediolWater. 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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Freshly Cosmetics Azelaic Radiance Face Treatment 26 ingredients
Colibri Skincare 2% BHA Peeling 11 ingredients
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