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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Winlevi Clascoterone Cream 1% versus Bayer Skinoren 15% Gel Azelaic Acid .

Last updated on January 16, 2024. Published on February 20, 2024

Overview

What they are

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

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for reducing pores and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

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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

AHA
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema

Benefits

Redness Reducing
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Winlevi Clascoterone Cream 1% contains this as ingredient number 3.

Bayer Skinoren 15% Gel Azelaic Acid contains this as ingredient number 5.

2
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polysorbate 80 is a surfactant and emulsifier. It is used to keep ingredients together, and prevent oils and waters from separating.

It is made from polyethoxylated sorbitan and oleic acid. This ingredient can be found in cosmetics, foods, and medicine. It is water-soluble.

Polysorbate 80 may not be fungal acne safe.

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Winlevi Clascoterone Cream 1% contains this as ingredient number 7.

Bayer Skinoren 15% Gel Azelaic Acid contains this as ingredient number 7.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.

This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.

Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.

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Winlevi Clascoterone Cream 1% contains this as ingredient number 8.

Bayer Skinoren 15% Gel Azelaic Acid contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
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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Winlevi Clascoterone Cream 1% contains this as ingredient number 9.

Bayer Skinoren 15% Gel Azelaic Acid contains this as ingredient number 8.

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

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0% have mixed ratings
60% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet
20% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
60% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet

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