Typology Mattifying Serum 10% Azelaic Acid Versus Nacific Phyto Niacin Whitening Essence
Updated on August 12, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and 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, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Typology Mattifying Serum 10% Azelaic Acid 10 ingredients
Nacific Phyto Niacin Whitening Essence 23 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Typology Mattifying Serum 10% Azelaic Acid 10 ingredients
Nacific Phyto Niacin Whitening Essence 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningGentiana Lutea Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningAchillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingMorus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Artemisia Absinthium Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Gentiana Lutea Root Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Alcohol, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Glycerin, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hydroxide, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Butylene Glycol, Artemisia Absinthium Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about Glycerin1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateCitric 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 AcidIngredient Ratings
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Typology Mattifying Serum 10% Azelaic Acid 10 ingredients
Nacific Phyto Niacin Whitening Essence 23 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Typology Mattifying Serum 10% Azelaic Acid 10 ingredients
I tried this out back in march when I was looking for a good azelaic serum. This dried me up so bad, I felt thristy looking at my skin. Immediately after putting it on it's like applying talc - my skin felt tight when trying to move. Maybe it's just me, I don't know, but my skin is combination and it was drying me out. They weren't joking when they said mattifying.
Seemed to make me oilier and accelerated P. acnes growth (proven under UV fluorescence)
