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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Peach Slices Redness Relief Azelaic Acid Serum versus SkinCeuticals Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment 3% Azelaic Acid Moisturiser .

Last updated on February 16, 2024. Published on February 14, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Serum South Korean Brand South Korea
Day Moisturizer American Brand United States

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Day Moisturizer

Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots (4)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Peach Slices Redness Relief Azelaic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

SkinCeuticals Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment 3% Azelaic Acid Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Loved

Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring acid that is derived from grains. However, the lab-created form is typically used within cosmetic products as it has better shelf-stability.

It has been shown to be effective in the treatment of acne, rosacea, and other skin conditions. Azelaic acid helps reduce the growth of bacteria that cause acne and helps to reduce inflammation.

It also helps to improve the appearance of skin by reducing the production of sebum and unclogging pores.

Azelaic Acid also has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

One of the main benefits of azelaic acid is that it is gentle and well-tolerated by most people. It is also non-comedogenic, meaning that it will not clog pores.

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Peach Slices Redness Relief Azelaic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

SkinCeuticals Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment 3% Azelaic Acid Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Peach Slices Redness Relief Azelaic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

SkinCeuticals Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment 3% Azelaic Acid Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 19.

4
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.

As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.

Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.

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Peach Slices Redness Relief Azelaic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.

SkinCeuticals Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment 3% Azelaic Acid Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 24.

5
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.

In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.

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Peach Slices Redness Relief Azelaic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.

SkinCeuticals Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment 3% Azelaic Acid Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Peach Slices Redness Relief Azelaic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.

SkinCeuticals Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment 3% Azelaic Acid Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 14.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

45% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
23% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet
45% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Peach Slices Redness Relief Azelaic Acid Serum 31 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 3 ratings
AnaRitaSantos's avatar

AnaRitaSantos

11 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

Best Azelaic Acid product I've tried
I was struggling to use Azelaic Acid on my skin and this was the product that worked the best. It has the...

Best Azelaic Acid product I've tried
I was struggling to use Azelaic Acid on my skin and this was the product that worked the best. It has the effectiveness of a 10% concentration in a formulation rich in soothing ingredients like panthenol and centella. All the irritation I was having with azelaic acid disappeared and now it has become one of my stapple ingredients. My only issue with peach slices is that I don't live in the US and I need to pay import taxes over a product that at baseline is not very cheap. If you live in the US, I would recommend highly this product.

AshleyBonomo_169's avatar

AshleyBonomo_169

8 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

takes away bumps and redness

SkinCeuticals Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment 3% Azelaic Acid Moisturiser 38 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Expensive (1) Light (1)
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magicalmarion

4 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

For the fungal acne girlies its a no no. However if you have an uneven skintone this product brightens very good. As a moisturizer alone it is not...

For the fungal acne girlies its a no no. However if you have an uneven skintone this product brightens very good. As a moisturizer alone it is not enough (i have mixed skin, oily t-zone). Also the price is way too expensive and not fair. There are better and cheaper products on the market.

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