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Typology Mattifying Serum 10% Azelaic Acid Versus Synergy Therm Cosmetics Azelaic Acid Serum

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French Brand France
Romanian Brand Romania

Updated on August 12, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both 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, 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, fragrances, oils, parabens or silicones

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Benefits

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Buffering, Masking

Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring acid derived from grains. This ingredient is effective in treating acne, rosacea, and other skin conditions.

It has been shown to reduce the growth of acne-causing bacteria and helps reduce inflammation. On top of that, it helps reduce the production of sebum and unclog pores.

Azelaic Acid also has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants protect our skin cells from free-radical damage.

One of the main benefits of azelaic acid is that it is gentle and well-tolerated by most people.

Fun fact: The lab-created form of azelaic acid is typically used within cosmetic products for its shelf-stability.

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Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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When to use

15 Routines
60% use in am
40% use in pm
93% use every day
9 Routines
44% use in am
56% use in pm
89% use every day

Reviews

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Typology Mattifying Serum 10% Azelaic Acid 10 ingredients

1.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Broke Me Out (1) Doesn't Work (1) Drying (1)
nja's avatar

nja

8 months ago
Review

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.

#drying
#irritating
#no scent
bingobango's avatar

bingobango

6 months ago
Review

Seemed to make me oilier and accelerated P. acnes growth (proven under UV fluorescence)

#broke me out
#doesn't work

Synergy Therm Cosmetics Azelaic Acid Serum 10 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Great Value (1) Light (1) No Scent (1)
Anonymous's avatar

Anonymous

3 months ago
Review

One of the best azelaic acid serums that I've ever tried! It is a bit sticky, but the results don't lie. I saw results in 1 month from using it nightly. There isn't any other active ingredients in this as well, which I really like. All of the other azelaic acid serums on the market contain BHA's and AHA's, and I personally just want a serum with azelaic acid. It also made a much bigger difference Show more

#great value
#light
#sticky
#no scent