Skin + Me Custom Daily Dose (Tretinoin + Azelaic Acid) Versus Proactiv Azelaic Pore Perfector
Updated on June 19, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily 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, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Skin + Me Custom Daily Dose (Tretinoin + Azelaic Acid) 3 ingredients
Proactiv Azelaic Pore Perfector 20 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
At a glance
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Skin + Me Custom Daily Dose (Tretinoin + Azelaic Acid) 3 ingredients
Proactiv Azelaic Pore Perfector 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Squalane
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBisabolol
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polylysine
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Azelaic Acid, Squalane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Sclerotium Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Bisabolol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Tocopherol, Polylysine
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 azelaic special?
The best thing about azelaic acid is it's gentleness. It's generally well-tolerated and safe to use alongside other actives like niacinamide or salicylic acid.
Unlike AHAs, azelaic acid will not make you photosensitive/sun sensitive.
You can find this ingredient naturally occurring in grains like wheat, rye, and barley. In cosmetics, azelaic acid is typically lab-made, which is more stable and effective.
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