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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Theramid Azid 15% Azelaic Acid Treatment versus Bayer Skinoren 20% Cream .

Last updated on March 07, 2024. Published on March 15, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Prescription

Prescription skincare treatments. The ingredients in these product are prescription strength and considered medication. In many countries, these must be prescribed by a certified professional.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators
Ceramides (5)
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (6)
Redness Reducing (6)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Theramid Azid 15% Azelaic Acid Treatment contains this as ingredient number 1.

Bayer Skinoren 20% Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Loved

Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring acid that is derived from grains. However, the lab-created form is typically used within cosmetic products as it has better shelf-stability.

It has been shown to be effective in the treatment of acne, rosacea, and other skin conditions. Azelaic acid helps reduce the growth of bacteria that cause acne and helps to reduce inflammation.

It also helps to improve the appearance of skin by reducing the production of sebum and unclogging pores.

Azelaic Acid also has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

One of the main benefits of azelaic acid is that it is gentle and well-tolerated by most people. It is also non-comedogenic, meaning that it will not clog pores.

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Theramid Azid 15% Azelaic Acid Treatment contains this as ingredient number 2.

Bayer Skinoren 20% Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Theramid Azid 15% Azelaic Acid Treatment contains this as ingredient number 3.

Bayer Skinoren 20% Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.

Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.

As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.

In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.

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Theramid Azid 15% Azelaic Acid Treatment contains this as ingredient number 23.

Bayer Skinoren 20% Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

57% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
20% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet
30% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Theramid Azid 15% Azelaic Acid Treatment 30 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1) Light Scent (1) Works Well (1)
sarape's avatar

sarape

2 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

One of my favorite products. If you're looking for an Azelaic Acid treatment, this is the right choice. It has the highest concentration you would...

One of my favorite products. If you're looking for an Azelaic Acid treatment, this is the right choice. It has the highest concentration you would find on an over-the-counter product (15%), combined with Ceramides and other soothing ingredients that will calm your skin and redness. Aside from rosacea, you can also use it for acne because it will soothe your breakouts and help fading the post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Is a very lightweight formula that gets absorbed super easy and rarely pills, so you won't find it hard to combine it with other products on your routine. The only thing that I can complain about is the smell, it reminds me of some old cheese, but I don't mind it since it's very subtle and the serum has an amazing performance.

Bayer Skinoren 20% Cream 10 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Light (1) No Scent (1) Works Well (1)
jazzzzz1's avatar

jazzzzz1

2 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

I was told to use this twice a day by my doctor. After using Adapalene for ages which destroyed my skin barrier I was worried this would ruin my...

I was told to use this twice a day by my doctor. After using Adapalene for ages which destroyed my skin barrier I was worried this would ruin my skin more. So far its been great, I have had no damaged or irritated skin (except for some slight tingling on application), it's reduced the redness of my inflammatory acne and seems to reduce the oiliness of my skin.

I read somewhere that this product shouldn't cause purging. For me it has, but in a good way, as it has brought the acne that is deep down in my skin to the surface and turned it into a whitehead, which for me is a lot easier to treat than the deep cystic acne I usually have! Would definitely recommend this product if you have acne and adapalene hasn't worked for you.

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