Theramid Azid 15% Azelaic Acid Treatment
Cos De BAHA Tranexamic Acid 5% Serum with Niacinamide 5%
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Theramid Azid 15% Azelaic Acid Treatment Versus Cos De BAHA Tranexamic Acid 5% Serum with Niacinamide 5%

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Spanish Brand Spain
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on May 27, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Ingredient Info

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Theramid Azid 15% Azelaic Acid Treatment 30 ingredients

Cos De BAHA Tranexamic Acid 5% Serum with Niacinamide 5% 15 ingredients

What's inside

What's inside

At a glance

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Theramid Azid 15% Azelaic Acid Treatment 30 ingredients

Cos De BAHA Tranexamic Acid 5% Serum with Niacinamide 5% 15 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Azid 15% Azelaic Acid Treatment

Water

Skin Conditioning

Azelaic Acid

Buffering
Good for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Propanediol

Solvent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Glycereth-26

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Avena Sativa Kernel Flour

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconGood for Skin Texture Icon

Carnosine

Skin Conditioning
Helps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2

Skin Conditioning
Peptide Icon

Ceramide NP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Ceramide EOP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Ceramide Ns

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Ceramide As

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Ceramide AP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Gallyl Glucoside

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Propyl Gallate

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconFragrance Icon

Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Daucus Carota Sativa Root Cell Culture Lysate

Skin Conditioning

Gossypium Herbaceum Callus Culture

Skin Conditioning

Sphingomonas Ferment Extract

Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifying
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Sucrose Distearate

Emollient
0 / 2 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient
1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Dipropylene Glycol

Humectant

Dehydroacetic Acid

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient
Fatty Alcohol Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Triethanolamine

Buffering
2 / 0

Benzyl Alcohol

Perfuming
Alcohol IconFragrance IconPreservative IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Water, Azelaic Acid, Glycerin, Propanediol, Glycereth-26, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Carnosine, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Ceramide NP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Gallyl Glucoside, Propyl Gallate, Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Cell Culture Lysate, Gossypium Herbaceum Callus Culture, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sucrose Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Dipropylene Glycol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Triethanolamine, Benzyl Alcohol, Citric Acid

Tranexamic Acid 5% Serum with Niacinamide 5%

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf

Masking
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Tranexamic Acid

Astringent
Helps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Glycereth-26

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Betaine

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Propanediol

Solvent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Allantoin

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Camellia Sinensis Leaf

Perfuming
Fragrance IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Sambucus Nigra Flower

Skin Conditioning

Momordica Charantia Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Lysate

Skin Conditioning

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Tranexamic Acid, Niacinamide, Glycereth-26, Betaine, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf, Sambucus Nigra Flower, Momordica Charantia Fruit Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Lysate

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Citric Acid
Masking, Buffering

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

Learn more about Citric Acid
Glycereth-26
Humectant

Glycereth-26 is a synthetic ingredient and polyethylene glycol ether of Glycerin. Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin and helps keep your skin moisturized.

It is a humectant and helps add texture to products. It can make your product thicker.

As a humectant, it helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps your skin stay hydrated.

Learn more about Glycereth-26
Propanediol
Solvent

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin. 

It’s often used to:

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

Learn more about Propanediol

Ingredient Ratings

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Azid 15% Azelaic Acid Treatment
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10
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Tranexamic Acid 5% Serum with Niacinamide 5%
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When to use

Theramid Azid 15% Azelaic Acid Treatment 30 ingredients

Cos De BAHA Tranexamic Acid 5% Serum with Niacinamide 5% 15 ingredients

160 Routines
48% use in am
52% use in pm
83% use every day
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612 Routines
45% use in am
55% use in pm
90% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Theramid Azid 15% Azelaic Acid Treatment 30 ingredients

4.80
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Absorbs Well 100% Light 100% Hydrating 75%
See all reviews for Azid 15% Azelaic Acid Treatment

Cos De BAHA Tranexamic Acid 5% Serum with Niacinamide 5% 15 ingredients

3.60
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Sticky 57% No Scent 50% Great Value 50%
See all reviews for Tranexamic Acid 5% Serum with Niacinamide 5%
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