Hello Body 16% Azelaic Complex Versus FaceTheory Blemicalm Azelaic Acid 10% Clarifying Serum
Updated on September 09, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free serums. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, 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, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Hello Body 16% Azelaic Complex 17 ingredients
FaceTheory Blemicalm Azelaic Acid 10% Clarifying Serum 16 ingredients
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Hello Body 16% Azelaic Complex 17 ingredients
FaceTheory Blemicalm Azelaic Acid 10% Clarifying Serum 16 ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAzelaic Acid
Buffering
Propanediol
SolventCitrate Buffer
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAzelaoyl Bis-Dipeptide-10
Skin Conditioning
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Anisate
AntimicrobialPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Pentylene Glycol, Azelaic Acid, Propanediol, Citrate Buffer, Xanthan Gum, Azelaoyl Bis-Dipeptide-10, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sodium Levulinate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Anisate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Rosa Canina Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Anisate
AntimicrobialSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Water, Propanediol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Azelaic Acid, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glyceryl Caprylate, Xanthan Gum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Anisate, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Phytate
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinAzelaic 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.
Learn more about Azelaic AcidPropanediol 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 PropanediolXanthan 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 GumSodium levulinate is the a sodium salt of Levulinic Acid. If dissolved in an aqueous solution, the two ingredients become identical.
It is a skin conditioning agent, meaning it helps soften and hydrate your skin.
According to Cosmetic Ingredient Review, the highest amounts of sodium levulinate are found in mouthwashes at 0.62%.
Learn more about Sodium LevulinateGlyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut. It has emollient and emulsifier properties.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate your skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier on your skin to trap moisture in, helping to keep your skin soft and smooth.
On the other hand, emulsifiers prevent ingredients (such as oil and water) from separating.
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylateSodium Anisate comes from fennel. It is used as a preservative and to add flavoring.
Sodium Anisate has antimicrobial properties.
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Hello Body 16% Azelaic Complex 17 ingredients
FaceTheory Blemicalm Azelaic Acid 10% Clarifying Serum 16 ingredients
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Hello Body 16% Azelaic Complex 17 ingredients
FaceTheory Blemicalm Azelaic Acid 10% Clarifying Serum 16 ingredients
An effective azeleic acid serum. One of my gripes about Azeleic products is normally the texture and how it settles powdery or pilling. This however is elegant emulsion feel, spreads well and doesn’t pill! Really helped with my texture and overall. There is a slight smell (not fragrance) but it doesn’t bother me, disappears after a few seconds.
