Nø Cosmetics No Make Up Shake Today Hypercalm 2-Phase Cloud Serum Versus The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%
Updated on June 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry 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 or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Nø Cosmetics No Make Up Shake Today Hypercalm 2-Phase Cloud Serum 16 ingredients
The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% 17 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Nø Cosmetics No Make Up Shake Today Hypercalm 2-Phase Cloud Serum 16 ingredients
The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingC13-15 Alkane
SolventPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPolygonum Tinctorium Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Carbonate
SolventTocopherol
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C13-15 Alkane, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Azelaic Acid, Persea Gratissima Oil, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Polygonum Tinctorium Leaf Extract, Squalane, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Ceramide NP, Propylene Carbonate, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
EmollientDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysilicone-11
Isohexadecane
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Isoceteth-20
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Triethanolamine
BufferingEthoxydiglycol
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Water, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Dimethicone, Azelaic Acid, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polysilicone-11, Isohexadecane, Tocopherol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Isoceteth-20, Polysorbate 60, Triethanolamine, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Azelaic 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 AcidTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolIngredient Ratings
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Nø Cosmetics No Make Up Shake Today Hypercalm 2-Phase Cloud Serum 16 ingredients
The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% 17 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Nø Cosmetics No Make Up Shake Today Hypercalm 2-Phase Cloud Serum 16 ingredients
Great Azelaic Acid product for beginners
I find this product very gentle and moderately effective. You can see some improvements on hyperpigmentation and overall skin complexion without any irritation. For me the biggest downside is the runny oily consistency. The product has squalane oil on its base but it's very lightweight and I was able to tolerate it in my oily skin at night, despite not Show more
I bought it for my rosacea and i only found it very mildly improving my redness. My overall skin complexion (texture and coloration) also barely improved.
The oily consistency combined with the mold-moderate smell made the product also not very "user-friendly"
I would not recommend it
The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% 17 ingredients
It’s a great starter product with azelic acid.
The price is relatively cheap, the tube will last you long time and it delivers what it should - azelic acid.
However, despite people’s suggestions here I personally would not use it as last step. It does not say it on their homepage but azelic acid has usually low ph. Thus adding it as last step might cause damaged skin barrier on a long run! Show more
Hate
I have rosacea and perioral dermatitis so I thought this would heal my skin but I HATE it. It’s silicone based so it dries matte and you can’t apply sunscreen or any makeup on top. You also can’t reapply because it’ll start pilling. Don’t even think about touching your face after putting this on because it’ll pill. It also stings really bad which is the opposite of what you need for rosacea Show more
