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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of ZealSea Supra Azelaic Acid Essence Cream versus The INKEY List Azelaic Acid 10% for Redness Relief .

Last updated on November 29, 2023. Published on November 26, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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General Moisturizer American Brand United States
Serum British Brand United Kingdom

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

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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

PHA

Benefits

Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening
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Ingredients Explained

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1
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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ZealSea Supra Azelaic Acid Essence Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

The INKEY List Azelaic Acid 10% for Redness Relief contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Loved

Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring acid that is derived from grains. However, the lab-created form is typically used within cosmetic products as it has better shelf-stability.

It has been shown to be effective in the treatment of acne, rosacea, and other skin conditions. Azelaic acid helps reduce the growth of bacteria that cause acne and helps to reduce inflammation.

It also helps to improve the appearance of skin by reducing the production of sebum and unclogging pores.

Azelaic Acid also has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

One of the main benefits of azelaic acid is that it is gentle and well-tolerated by most people. It is also non-comedogenic, meaning that it will not clog pores.

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ZealSea Supra Azelaic Acid Essence Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

The INKEY List Azelaic Acid 10% for Redness Relief contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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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ZealSea Supra Azelaic Acid Essence Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.

The INKEY List Azelaic Acid 10% for Redness Relief contains this as ingredient number 7.

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

42% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet
47% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
35% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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ZealSea Supra Azelaic Acid Essence Cream 31 ingredients

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The INKEY List Azelaic Acid 10% for Redness Relief 17 ingredients

1.7 /5
from 3 ratings
Doesn't Work (1) Heavy (1) No Scent (1) Pilling (1) Sticky (1)
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sarape

2 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

It literally pills with every product I've tried, it's impossible to use. It has a very gummy texture that never gets absorbed into the skin, it...

It literally pills with every product I've tried, it's impossible to use. It has a very gummy texture that never gets absorbed into the skin, it only stays on top like a silicon-y film that will ruin any other product you combine it with, and also avoiding the formula to penetrate and actually do some work into your skin. So despite it's relatively high concentration of Azelaic Acid, it takes way more time to show results than similar products (if you're still using it by then).

If you're interested on an alternative: "AZID" from "Theramid" is a great serum, with a 15% of Azelaic Acid that in my experience, can work wonders.

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