What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Salicylic Acid 2%
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningAzelaic Acid 10%
Buffering
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Kaolin
Abrasive
Propanediol
Solvent
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Niacinamide 2%
Smoothing
Bentonite
Absorbent
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Coconut Alcohol
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningStearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningAmylopectin
Dextrin
AbsorbentPolydextrose
HumectantGlucose
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Salicylic Acid 2%, Water, Azelaic Acid 10%, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Kaolin, Propanediol, Stearyl Alcohol, C14-22 Alcohols, Niacinamide 2%, Bentonite, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Zinc PCA, Coco-Glucoside, Coconut Alcohol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Amylopectin, Dextrin, Polydextrose, Glucose, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Glycerin
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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.
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