Naturium Azelaic Topical Acid 10%
Naturium Salicylic Acid Serum 2%
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Naturium Azelaic Topical Acid 10% Versus Naturium Salicylic Acid Serum 2%

Serum
Serum
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on May 18, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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Naturium Azelaic Topical Acid 10% 18 ingredients

Naturium Salicylic Acid Serum 2% 13 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Naturium Azelaic Topical Acid 10% 18 ingredients

Naturium Salicylic Acid Serum 2% 13 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Azelaic Topical Acid 10%

Water

Skin Conditioning

Propanediol

Solvent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate

Skin Conditioning
Good for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Emulsion Stabilising

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Skin Conditioning
Vitamin C IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores Icon

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Coffea Arabica Seed Extract

Masking
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Phenylpropanol

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Potassium Chloride

May worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Chlorphenesin

Antimicrobial
Preservative Icon

Tocopherol

Antioxidant
0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Sodium Benzoate

Masking
Preservative Icon

Water, Propanediol, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Niacinamide, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenylpropanol, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Potassium Chloride, Glycerin, Chlorphenesin, Tocopherol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate

Salicylic Acid Serum 2%

Salicylic Acid 2%

Masking
BHA IconPreservative IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Propanediol

Solvent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Sodium Polyacrylate

Absorbent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Maltobionic Acid

Buffering
Good for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract

Humectant

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Dipropylene Glycol

Masking

Sodium Phytate

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Salicylic Acid 2%, Water, Propanediol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Maltobionic Acid, Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum

Ingredient Ratings

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Azelaic Topical Acid 10%
10
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10
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Salicylic Acid Serum 2%
10
10
10
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When to use

Naturium Azelaic Topical Acid 10% 18 ingredients

Naturium Salicylic Acid Serum 2% 13 ingredients

625 Routines
48% use in am
52% use in pm
80% use every day
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65 Routines
43% use in am
57% use in pm
75% use every day
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Reviews

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Naturium Azelaic Topical Acid 10% 18 ingredients

4.71
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Absorbs Well 67% Works Well 67% Great Value 33%
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Naturium Salicylic Acid Serum 2% 13 ingredients

5.00
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Absorbs Well 100% Great Value 100% Light 100%
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