The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA Versus maru.derm Azelaic Acid Solution 10% Serum
Updated on March 07, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for 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
The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA 15 ingredients
maru.derm Azelaic Acid Solution 10% Serum 25 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA 15 ingredients
maru.derm Azelaic Acid Solution 10% Serum 25 ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyglycerin-6
HumectantAzelaic Acid
Buffering
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
Sodium PCA
HumectantSodium Lactate
BufferingArginine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
PCA
HumectantAlanine
MaskingAspartic Acid
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningSerine
MaskingValine
MaskingHistidine
HumectantPhenylalanine
MaskingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Tetrasodium EDTA
Water, Polyglycerin-6, Azelaic Acid, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Glycine, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Arginine, Proline, Threonine, PCA, Alanine, Aspartic Acid, Isoleucine, Serine, Valine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Tetrasodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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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When to use
The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA 15 ingredients
maru.derm Azelaic Acid Solution 10% Serum 25 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA 15 ingredients
maru.derm Azelaic Acid Solution 10% Serum 25 ingredients
This was my first time trying azelaic acid and I feel like it improved my skin. I'm about to finish my first bottle and will purchase another one.
