The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% Versus Boots Dermacare Rosacea Treatment Serum
Updated on June 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% 17 ingredients
Boots Dermacare Rosacea Treatment Serum 40 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% 17 ingredients
Boots Dermacare Rosacea Treatment Serum 40 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
EmollientDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysilicone-11
Isohexadecane
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Isoceteth-20
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 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 ConditioningPotassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDimethicone
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Squalane
Emollient
Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate
Emollient
Propanediol
SolventPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Oleyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyisobutene
Disodium EDTA
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingZanthoxylum Bungeanum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDiethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentPEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether
EmulsifyingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Propylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Ceteareth-20, Squalane, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Propanediol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Dimethiconol, Oleyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyisobutene, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Zanthoxylum Bungeanum Fruit Extract, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Maltodextrin, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Sorbitan Isostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
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!
Learn more about WaterDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeThis is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.
It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.
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The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% 17 ingredients
Boots Dermacare Rosacea Treatment Serum 40 ingredients
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The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% 17 ingredients
It’s a great starter product with azelic acid.
The price is relatively cheap, the tube will last you long time and it delivers what it should - azelic acid.
However, despite people’s suggestions here I personally would not use it as last step. It does not say it on their homepage but azelic acid has usually low ph. Thus adding it as last step might cause damaged skin barrier on a long run! Show more
Hate
I have rosacea and perioral dermatitis so I thought this would heal my skin but I HATE it. It’s silicone based so it dries matte and you can’t apply sunscreen or any makeup on top. You also can’t reapply because it’ll start pilling. Don’t even think about touching your face after putting this on because it’ll pill. It also stings really bad which is the opposite of what you need for rosacea Show more
