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Sesderma Azelac RU Liposomal Serum Versus The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner

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Toner

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Updated on June 07, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

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

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Ingredient Info

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Sesderma Azelac RU Liposomal Serum 40 ingredients

The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner 42 ingredients

What's inside

At a glance

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Sesderma Azelac RU Liposomal Serum 40 ingredients

The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner 42 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Azelac RU Liposomal Serum

Water

Skin Conditioning

Propylene Glycol

Humectant

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Lecithin

Emollient

Alcohol

Antimicrobial

Polymethyl Methacrylate

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

4-Butylresorcinol

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Retinol

Azelaic Acid

Niacin

Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine

Skin Conditioning

Glycyrrhetinic Acid

Skin Conditioning

Morus Alba Root Extract

Bleaching

Diacetyl Boldine

Skin Conditioning

PEG/PPG-20/6 Dimethicone

Emulsifying

Sodium Cholate

Skin Conditioning

Polysorbate 20

Emulsifying

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Xanthan Gum

Carbomer

Triethanolamine

Tocopheryl Acetate

BHT

Sodium Hydroxide

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Sodium Chloride

Masking

Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin

Masking

BHA

Antioxidant

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

Triisopropanolamine

Hydrochloric Acid

Phenoxyethanol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Parfum

Citronellyl Methylcrotonate

Citral

Coumarin

Eugenol

Limonene

Isoeugenol

Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner

Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycolic Acid

Buffering

Rosa Damascena Flower Water

Masking

Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water

Skin Conditioning

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water

Masking

Propanediol

Solvent

Glycerin

Humectant

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Triethanolamine

Buffering

2 / 0

Aminomethyl Propanol

Buffering

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Emollient

Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract

Aspartic Acid

Alanine

Glycine

Serine

Valine

Isoleucine

Proline

Threonine

Histidine

Phenylalanine

Glutamic Acid

Arginine

PCA

Sodium PCA

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Sodium Lactate

Fructose

Glucose

Sucrose

Urea

Hexyl Nicotinate

Dextrin

Citric Acid

Polysorbate 20

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Gellan Gum

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Sodium Chloride

Hexylene Glycol

Potassium Sorbate

Sodium Benzoate

1,2-Hexanediol

Caprylyl Glycol

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Polysorbate 20

Emulsifying

Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.

As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.

Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.

The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.

Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.

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Sodium Chloride

Masking

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.

You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.

There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.

The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.

Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.

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Triethanolamine

Buffering, Emulsifying, Masking

Triethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.

As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.

PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.

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Water

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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