The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% Versus Shea Moisture Even & Radiant Raw Honey Dark Spot Correcting 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 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% 17 ingredients
Shea Moisture Even & Radiant Raw Honey Dark Spot Correcting Serum 22 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% 17 ingredients
Shea Moisture Even & Radiant Raw Honey Dark Spot Correcting Serum 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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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 ConditioningIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Honey
Humectant
Retinyl Propionate
Skin Conditioning
Hexylresorcinol
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Propanediol
SolventCocamide Mea
EmulsifyingCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientBenzoic Acid
Masking
Water, Isopropyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Honey, Retinyl Propionate, Hexylresorcinol, Tocopherol, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Beta-Carotene, Sodium Chloride, Propanediol, Cocamide Mea, Caramel, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Triethyl Citrate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Benzoic Acid
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 WaterTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolIngredient Ratings
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The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% 17 ingredients
Shea Moisture Even & Radiant Raw Honey Dark Spot Correcting Serum 22 ingredients
Reviews
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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
