mia klinika Azelaic Acid Serum Versus maru.derm Azelaic Acid Solution 10% Serum
Updated on January 15, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
mia klinika Azelaic Acid Serum 21 ingredients
maru.derm Azelaic Acid Solution 10% Serum 25 ingredients
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mia klinika Azelaic Acid Serum 21 ingredients
maru.derm Azelaic Acid Solution 10% Serum 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyglycerin-6
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Zinc
Antioxidant
PCA
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Tetrasodium EDTA
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Water, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Polyglycerin-6, Panthenol, Azelaic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Zinc, PCA, Allantoin, Glycine, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tetrasodium EDTA, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyglycerin-6
HumectantAzelaic Acid
Buffering
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingArginine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
PCA
Humectant
Alanine
MaskingAspartic Acid
Masking
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Valine
MaskingHistidine
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Tetrasodium EDTA
Water, Polyglycerin-6, Azelaic Acid, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Glycine, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Arginine, Proline, Threonine, PCA, Alanine, Aspartic Acid, Isoleucine, Serine, Valine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Tetrasodium EDTA
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 WaterNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamideWe don't have a description for Polyglycerin-6 yet.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolAzelaic 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 AcidPCA is derived from amino acids and is naturally found in our skin's barrier.
As a humectant, PCA helps draw and hold moisture to the skin. Studies show it is effective at helping the skin stay hydrated long-term.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinThis ingredient is an amino acid that helps build proteins and moisturizes skin. It is already present in our skin as our bodies produce them naturally.
Glycine already plays a role in helping keep our skin moisturized as amino acids transport moisture throughout our skin.
As collagen is made up of glycine and other amino acids, it is believed glycine may help our skin produce more collagen.
Learn more about GlycineHydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
This ingredient helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcelluloseTetrasodium EDTA is the salt formed from neutralizing ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid with sodium hydroxide. It is a chelating agent and used to prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps keep the product and ingredients stable.
Tetrasodium EDTA comes as a white solid and is soluble in water.
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mia klinika Azelaic Acid Serum 21 ingredients
maru.derm Azelaic Acid Solution 10% Serum 25 ingredients
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mia klinika Azelaic Acid Serum 21 ingredients
maru.derm Azelaic Acid Solution 10% Serum 25 ingredients
This was my first time trying azelaic acid and I feel like it improved my skin. I'm about to finish my first bottle and will purchase another one.
