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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Standard Skin and Beauty Mattifying Gel Moisturiser With 10% Azelaic Acid versus Skin Functional Blemish Corrector .

Last updated on March 28, 2024. Published on March 15, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and dark spots

Free From

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

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

General Moisturizer South African Brand South Africa
Serum South African Brand South Africa

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening
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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Standard Skin and Beauty Mattifying Gel Moisturiser With 10% Azelaic Acid contains this as ingredient number 1.

Skin Functional Blemish Corrector contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Standard Skin and Beauty Mattifying Gel Moisturiser With 10% Azelaic Acid contains this as ingredient number 22.

Skin Functional Blemish Corrector contains this as ingredient number 10.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

32% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
32% have no rating yet
41% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
18% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet

Usage

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