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Updated on May 27, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 1 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 and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

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At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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Solvent

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin. 

It’s often used to:

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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When to use

70 Routines
24% use in am
76% use in pm
71% use every day
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703 Routines
41% use in am
59% use in pm
83% use every day
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Reviews

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Soul Apothecary Revive (Azelaic Acid + Centella Asiatica + Sallicylic Acid + Peptides) 12 ingredients

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Cos De BAHA Azelaic Acid 10% Serum with Niacinamide 13 ingredients

4.2 /5
from 12 ratings
Great Value (7) Works Well (5) Absorbs Well (4)
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BubbIes

1 year ago
Review

I was so excited to try a product with what seemed like no comedogenic ingredients, but I suspect all the extracts broke me out pretty badly. I’m talking deep, painful cysts. I think I saw a nice effect on skin brightness, but that’s the only upside unfortunately. This also left a chalky white residue at times.

#great value
#broke me out
#irritating
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Clover

2 years ago
Review

I’m on my third bottle
Want a simple, hydrating, scentless, and affordable azelaic acid serum? Look no further! Azelaic acid is well tolerated by many and for me I’ve noticed great improvements regarding redness. There was a short period of time when I cut this out of my routine, and that’s when I noticed how much it had been doing to reduce redness in my skin. This serum also contains aloe Show more