What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
HumectantCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientAzelaic Acid
BufferingDimethicone
EmollientPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Distearate
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingJojoba Esters
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
EmulsifyingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Alcohol
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientLactobionic Acid
BufferingQuaternium-73
Zinc PCA
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
AntioxidantScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialOphiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin ConditioningTropolone
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Propylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Azelaic Acid, Dimethicone, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Jojoba Esters, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Lactobionic Acid, Quaternium-73, Zinc PCA, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Tropolone, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum
Helichrysum Italicum Flower Water
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Oil
MaskingBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Kernel Extract
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAzelaic Acid
BufferingMalachite
Skin ConditioningMandelic Acid
AntimicrobialLysine
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientPolyaminopropyl Biguanide
PreservativeHelichrysum Italicum Flower Water, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil, Beta-Glucan, Panthenol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Kernel Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Azelaic Acid, Malachite, Mandelic Acid, Lysine, Lecithin, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide
Alternatives
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Azelaic acid is a multitasker ingredient that helps treat acne, pigmentation, and irritation. It is a great option for sensitive skin.
What makes it special?
OTC Azelaic acid is usually available in concentrations from 10-15% and anything over requires a prescription.
Here's what each tier does best:
Unlike other acids, azelaic acid will not make your skin more photosensitive/sun sensitive.
Though this ingredient is naturally occurring in grains like wheat, rye, and barley, it is usually synthetically created for cosmetics to ensure stability and effectiveness.
Learn more about Azelaic AcidRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.
While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, the fragrance components are usually removed in the leaf extract.
Rosemary Leaf Extract contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid, a compound found in rosemary leaf, has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract