Geek & Gorgeous Apad 20% Azelaic Serum Versus Bayer Skinoren 15% Gel Azelaic Acid
Updated on April 01, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, 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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Ingredient Info
Geek & Gorgeous Apad 20% Azelaic Serum 13 ingredients
Bayer Skinoren 15% Gel Azelaic Acid 10 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Geek & Gorgeous Apad 20% Azelaic Serum 13 ingredients
Bayer Skinoren 15% Gel Azelaic Acid 10 ingredients
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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.
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!
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Geek & Gorgeous Apad 20% Azelaic Serum 13 ingredients
Bayer Skinoren 15% Gel Azelaic Acid 10 ingredients
Reviews
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Geek & Gorgeous Apad 20% Azelaic Serum 13 ingredients
Beware, this is not 20% azelic acid but only 20% azeclair serum. That’s equal to like 3-5% azelic acid. It doesn’t do much at all actually. I used it only as a starter product for azelic acid (10%). So don’t expect it to magically cure whatever real issues you might have (acne, roscea etc.), cause it won’t. It helps to reduce the purging though. So yes, if you purge it should be some small white Show more
i was so excited to try this as potassium azeloyl diglycinate is a great ingredient and this formula is so simple and unlikely to cause issues for acne etc. i was hoping it could help with sebum production along with blemishes/redness but it broke me out, not even in just the small whiteheads and small red spots i usually get but quite big whiteheads in areas i dont usually get them, it was also Show more
Bayer Skinoren 15% Gel Azelaic Acid 10 ingredients
Love it. When hot outside it’s enough as a moisturizer as well. Makes skin soft, reduces acne and decreases redness. Stings in the beginning, but once skin is used to it, it stops.
Heaven-sent of a prescription topical.
It helps with my acne, texture, PIH, and PIE. When I used this alongside Epiduo Forte, my skin is noticeably clearer and smoother in 3 weeks. It’s not yet completely clear, but I’m getting there. Very happy with the effects!
As for the formula, it’s a white gel-cream that spreads easily on the skin and dries matte nicely without pilling. There could be Show more
