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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAzelaic Acid
BufferingC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingMethyl Glucose Sesquistearate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientSalicylic Acid
MaskingAdenosine
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingBoerhavia Diffusa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
AntioxidantCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, Azelaic Acid, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Salicylic Acid, Adenosine, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol
Helichrysum Italicum Flower Water
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Oil
MaskingBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Kernel Extract
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAzelaic Acid
BufferingMalachite
Skin ConditioningMandelic Acid
AntimicrobialLysine
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientPolyaminopropyl Biguanide
PreservativeHelichrysum Italicum Flower Water, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil, Beta-Glucan, Panthenol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Kernel Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Azelaic Acid, Malachite, Mandelic Acid, Lysine, Lecithin, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide
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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.
Azelaic acid is a multitasker ingredient that helps treat acne, pigmentation, and irritation. It is a great option for sensitive skin.
What makes it special?
OTC Azelaic acid is usually available in concentrations from 10-15% and anything over requires a prescription.
Here's what each tier does best:
Unlike other acids, azelaic acid will not make your skin more photosensitive/sun sensitive.
Though this ingredient is naturally occurring in grains like wheat, rye, and barley, it is usually synthetically created for cosmetics to ensure stability and effectiveness.
Learn more about Azelaic Acid