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Synergy Therm Cosmetics Azelaic Acid Serum Versus SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Fresh Ampoule

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Ampoule
Romanian Brand Romania
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on October 21, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

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Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Madagascar Centella Poremizing Fresh Ampoule

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

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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Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.
  • It has mild preservative properties.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

When to use

9 Routines
44% use in am
56% use in pm
89% use every day
1,182 Routines
47% use in am
53% use in pm
89% use every day
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Reviews

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Synergy Therm Cosmetics Azelaic Acid Serum 10 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Great Value (1) Light (1) No Scent (1)
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Anonymous

3 months ago
Review

One of the best azelaic acid serums that I've ever tried! It is a bit sticky, but the results don't lie. I saw results in 1 month from using it nightly. There isn't any other active ingredients in this as well, which I really like. All of the other azelaic acid serums on the market contain BHA's and AHA's, and I personally just want a serum with azelaic acid. It also made a much bigger difference Show more

#great value
#light
#sticky
#no scent

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Fresh Ampoule 32 ingredients

3.1 /5
from 19 ratings
Absorbs Well (8) Light (8) Great Value (7)
RasberryIce's avatar

RasberryIce

1 year ago
Review

Surprisingly it actually worked, my skin was less irritated, more velvety, hydrated and there was a little bit of an improvement in pore size. However it does occasionally cause me very small whiteheads, this side effect is not severe, but I still wish it was fungal acne safe and non comedlgenic.

#great value
#hydrating
#broke me out
#absorbs well
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Camille Tobes

7 months ago
Review

I tried this to minimize my pores, unfortunately I broke out real bad using this one. I have oily skin. I regret trying it.

#expensive
#broke me out
#light
#absorbs well