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Ac Collection Blemish Spot Clearing Serum

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A-Control 10% Azelaic Acid Serum

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Ac Collection Blemish Spot Clearing Serum

A-Control 10% Azelaic Acid Serum

Serums/Treatments	Serums/Treatments
Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.	Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.
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Ingredient highlights

Ac Collection Blemish Spot Clearing Serum

A-Control 10% Azelaic Acid Serum

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Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free	Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free

Full ingredient list

Ac Collection Blemish Spot Clearing Serum

A-Control 10% Azelaic Acid Serum

No. of common ingredients = 0
Propolis extract, butylene glycol, niacinamide, panthenol, 1,2-hexanediol, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, ectoin, ethylhexylglycerin, glycerin, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, polyglyceryl-10 myristate, allantoin, sodium hyaluronate, asiaticoside, asiatic acid, madecassic acid, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, macadamia ternifolia seed oil, melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil, sucrose distearate, glyceryl stearate, hydrogenated lecithin, dipropylene glycol, ceramide np 10	Aqua (water), azelaic acid, glycereth-26, glycerin, dipropylene glycol, niacinamide, butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, panthenol, centella asiatica leaf extract, centella asiatica extract, centella asiatica root extract, lactic acid, propanediol, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, cellulose gum, sodium polyacrylate, disodium edta, snail secretion filtrate, decyl glucoside, salix alba (willow) bark extract, cladosiphon okamuranus extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, asiatic acid, asiaticoside, acetyl hexapeptide-8, madecassic acid, madecassoside, coffea arabica (coffee) seed extract, citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) leaf extract, pinus densiflora leaf extract.

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 24

Total Number of ingredients = 31

Propolis extract, butylene glycol, niacinamide, panthenol, 1,2-hexanediol, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, ectoin, ethylhexylglycerin, glycerin, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, polyglyceryl-10 myristate, allantoin, sodium hyaluronate, asiaticoside, asiatic acid, madecassic acid, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, macadamia ternifolia seed oil, melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil, sucrose distearate, glyceryl stearate, hydrogenated lecithin, dipropylene glycol, ceramide np

Aqua (water), azelaic acid, glycereth-26, glycerin, dipropylene glycol, niacinamide, butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, panthenol, centella asiatica leaf extract, centella asiatica extract, centella asiatica root extract, lactic acid, propanediol, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, cellulose gum, sodium polyacrylate, disodium edta, snail secretion filtrate, decyl glucoside, salix alba (willow) bark extract, cladosiphon okamuranus extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, asiatic acid, asiaticoside, acetyl hexapeptide-8, madecassic acid, madecassoside, coffea arabica (coffee) seed extract, citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) leaf extract, pinus densiflora leaf extract.

Notable ingredients

Ac Collection Blemish Spot Clearing Serum

A-Control 10% Azelaic Acid Serum

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil

Soothing: Niacinamide, Allantoin, Ectoin, Panthenol

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

Soothing: Niacinamide, Panthenol, Salix alba (willow) bark extract, Centella asiatica extract, Azelaic acid

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

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Ingredients with their functions

Ac Collection Blemish Spot Clearing Serum

A-Control 10% Azelaic Acid Serum

Propolis extract

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Butylene glycol

Function: Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Niacinamide

Also-called: Nicotinamide, Vitamin B3 | Function: Anti-acne, Soothing, Skin brightening, Cell-signaling ingredient

Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, is a potent skincare ingredient renowned for its wide-ranging benefits.

It helps to strengthen the skin's barrier function, improve skin texture, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It's also effective in managing acne and reducing redness and inflammation.

Furthermore, it inhibits melanin production, thereby assisting in fading hyperpigmentation and evening out skin tone. Safe for almost all skin types, niacinamide is a versatile ingredient found in various skincare products.

Aqua (water)

Also-called: Aqua, Aqua/Water, Water/Aqua/Eau, Aqua/Water/Eau | Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

Water serves as a fundamental component in skincare products, often listed as the first ingredient, which means it's the most abundant. It acts as a solvent, helping to dissolve other ingredients and facilitate the application and absorption of products.

Azelaic acid

Function: Anti-acne, Soothing, Buffering, Skin brightening, Antioxidant

Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring acid found in fungi and certain grains. It offers several benefits for the skin, including reducing inflammation, decreasing redness, killing acne-causing bacteria, fading dark spots, improving skin texture, protecting against free radicals, and reducing sensitivity over time. It can be easily incorporated into skincare routines and works well with other ingredients.

For acne, azelaic acid prevents the thickening of the top layer of dead skin cells, which can clog pores and lead to breakouts. It also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, making it effective for treating inflammatory acne.