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Regimen Lab Azelaic Advanced Versus Dermatica Azelaic Acid 20% Cream

Serum
Facial Treatment
Canadian Brand Canada
British Brand United Kingdom

Updated on November 21, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening 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, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

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Benefits

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Buffering, Masking

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.

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Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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When to use

18 Routines
61% use in am
39% use in pm
72% use every day
229 Routines
52% use in am
48% use in pm
93% use every day
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Reviews

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Regimen Lab Azelaic Advanced 22 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating
Broke Me Out (1) Expensive (1) No Scent (1)
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ShayyA

3 days ago
Review

Wow, this product is one of a kind, solubilized azelaic acid. I had been using it for a while and this honestly cleared up my skin texture so quickly, you know that rough skin texture you get with rosacea that just does not seem to budge - this product cleared it up, my skin was the smoothest it had ever been ever since i stopped using retinoids a few months back similar to "glass skin".

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#expensive
#broke me out
#oily
#no scent

Dermatica Azelaic Acid 20% Cream 21 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 4 ratings
Absorbs Well (3) Light (3) Works Well (3)
John1's avatar

John1

1 year ago
Review

20% AA OTC with amazing ingredients. Best AA in the the market, imo.

#light
#absorbs well
#works well
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Facewasher

1 year ago
Review

Absorbs well, feels nice and light on the skin.

#light
#absorbs well
#no scent