Fundamentals 10% Azelaic Acid Water Serum Versus Typology Mattifying Serum 10% Azelaic Acid
Updated on January 02, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Fundamentals 10% Azelaic Acid Water Serum 20 ingredients
Typology Mattifying Serum 10% Azelaic Acid 10 ingredients
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Fundamentals 10% Azelaic Acid Water Serum 20 ingredients
Typology Mattifying Serum 10% Azelaic Acid 10 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAzelaic Acid
Buffering
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Bis-PEG-8 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Morus Alba Root Extract
BleachingCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycereth-26
HumectantCladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract
AstringentPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Isoceteth-20
Emulsifying
Propanediol
SolventWater, Azelaic Acid, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Niacinamide, Bis-PEG-8 Dimethicone, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tranexamic Acid, Morus Alba Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Glycereth-26, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Isoceteth-20, Propanediol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterAzelaic acid is a naturally occurring acid derived from grains. This ingredient is effective in treating acne, rosacea, and other skin conditions.
It has been shown to reduce the growth of acne-causing bacteria and helps reduce inflammation. On top of that, it helps reduce the production of sebum and unclog pores.
Azelaic Acid also has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants protect our skin cells from free-radical damage.
One of the main benefits of azelaic acid is that it is gentle and well-tolerated by most people.
Fun fact: The lab-created form of azelaic acid is typically used within cosmetic products for its shelf-stability.
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Fundamentals 10% Azelaic Acid Water Serum 20 ingredients
Typology Mattifying Serum 10% Azelaic Acid 10 ingredients
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Fundamentals 10% Azelaic Acid Water Serum 20 ingredients
Typology Mattifying Serum 10% Azelaic Acid 10 ingredients
I tried this out back in march when I was looking for a good azelaic serum. This dried me up so bad, I felt thristy looking at my skin. Immediately after putting it on it's like applying talc - my skin felt tight when trying to move. Maybe it's just me, I don't know, but my skin is combination and it was drying me out. They weren't joking when they said mattifying.
Seemed to make me oilier and accelerated P. acnes growth (proven under UV fluorescence)
