What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
Emollient
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysilicone-11
Isohexadecane
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Isoceteth-20
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Triethanolamine
BufferingEthoxydiglycol
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Water, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Dimethicone, Azelaic Acid, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polysilicone-11, Isohexadecane, Tocopherol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Isoceteth-20, Polysorbate 60, Triethanolamine, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
Water
Skin ConditioningAzelaic Acid
Buffering
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Diglycerin
Humectant
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride
EmollientPropylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientButyl Avocadate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Extracellular Vesicles
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingDiglucosyl Gallic Acid
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Meadowfoam Estolide
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Antioxidant
Arginine
Masking
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingLecithin
Emollient
Agar
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water, Azelaic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Diglycerin, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Butyl Avocadate, Lactobacillus Extracellular Vesicles, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Diglucosyl Gallic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Meadowfoam Estolide, Bisabolol, Arginine, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Lecithin, Agar, Xanthan Gum, Butylene Glycol, Sclerotium Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol
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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.
Learn more about Azelaic AcidWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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