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Azelaic Salicylic Gel W/Licorice Root Extract

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Azelaic Salicylic Gel W/Licorice Root Extract

Ever Dew Serum

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Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.	Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.
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Azelaic Salicylic Gel W/Licorice Root Extract

Ever Dew Serum

Ingredient info	Ingredient info
Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free	Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free cruelty-free

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Azelaic Salicylic Gel W/Licorice Root Extract

Ever Dew Serum

No. of common ingredients = 0
Purified water, sd alcohol 40-b, propanediol, dimethicone, glycerin, azelaic acid, salicylic acid, niacinamide, sodium hydroxide, ammonium acrylolyl dimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, licorice root extract, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin 7	Water (aqua) (eau), caprylic/capric triglyceride, propanediol, polymethylsilsesquioxane, polyglyceryl-6 pentaoleate, glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, niacinamide, sodium chloride, ascorbic acid, centella asiatica extract, azelaic acid, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed wax, acacia decurrens flower wax, jojoba esters, squalane, ethylhexyl palmitate, polyglycerin-3, triethoxycaprylylsilane, propylene carbonate, stearalkonium hectorite, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium dehydroacetate, titanium dioxide/ci 77891, iron oxides (ci 77491, ci 77499)

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 13

Total Number of ingredients = 27

Purified water, sd alcohol 40-b, propanediol, dimethicone, glycerin, azelaic acid, salicylic acid, niacinamide, sodium hydroxide, ammonium acrylolyl dimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, licorice root extract, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin

Water (aqua) (eau), caprylic/capric triglyceride, propanediol, polymethylsilsesquioxane, polyglyceryl-6 pentaoleate, glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, niacinamide, sodium chloride, ascorbic acid, centella asiatica extract, azelaic acid, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed wax, acacia decurrens flower wax, jojoba esters, squalane, ethylhexyl palmitate, polyglycerin-3, triethoxycaprylylsilane, propylene carbonate, stearalkonium hectorite, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium dehydroacetate, titanium dioxide/ci 77891, iron oxides (ci 77491, ci 77499)

Notable ingredients

Azelaic Salicylic Gel W/Licorice Root Extract

Ever Dew Serum

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid, Salicylic acid

Soothing: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid, Licorice root extract

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

Soothing: Niacinamide, Centella asiatica extract, Azelaic acid, Jojoba esters

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

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Ingredients with their functions

Azelaic Salicylic Gel W/Licorice Root Extract

Ever Dew Serum

Purified 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.

Sd alcohol 40-b

Function: Viscosity controlling, Astringent, Solvent

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

Propanediol

Also-called: Zemea | Function: Viscosity controlling, Solvent

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

Dimethicone

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning

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

Glycerin

Also-called: Glycerol | Function: Skin-identical ingredient, Viscosity controlling, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent

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

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.

Salicylic acid

Function: Anti-acne, Skin conditioning, Preservative, Keratolytic, Exfoliant

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.

Sodium hydroxide

Function: Buffering

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

Ammonium acrylolyl dimethyltaurate/vp copolymer

We don't have information about this ingredient yet.

Licorice root extract

Also-called: Licorice Root, Licorice Root Extract | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Soothing, Skin conditioning

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

Phenoxyethanol

Function: Preservative, Anti-microbial

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

Function: Skin conditioning, Preservative, Deodorant

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

Water (aqua) (eau)

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

Caprylic/capric triglyceride

Also-called: Caprylic Capric Triglyceride | Function: Occlusive/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Solvent

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

Propanediol

Also-called: Zemea | Function: Viscosity controlling, Solvent

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

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

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

Polyglyceryl-6 pentaoleate

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

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

Glycerin

Also-called: Glycerol | Function: Skin-identical ingredient, Viscosity controlling, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent

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

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice

Also-called: Aloe Vera, Aloe Vera Juice, Aloe barbadensis juice | Function: Skin conditioning

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

Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer

Function: Film forming, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning

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

Sodium chloride

Also-called: Salt | Function: Viscosity controlling

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

Ascorbic acid

Also-called: L-ascorbic acid | Function: Skin conditioning, Buffering, Antioxidant

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

Centella asiatica extract

Also-called: Gotu Kola Extract, Tiger Grass, | Function: Soothing, Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

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

Azelaic acid

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

Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed wax

Function: Skin conditioning

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

Acacia decurrens flower wax

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning

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

Jojoba esters

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Soothing, Skin conditioning

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

Squalane

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

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

Ethylhexyl palmitate

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

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

Polyglycerin-3

Function: Humectant/Moisturizer

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

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

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

Propylene carbonate

Function: Viscosity controlling, Solvent

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

Stearalkonium hectorite

Function: Viscosity controlling, Gel forming

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

Phenoxyethanol

Function: Preservative, Anti-microbial

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

Function: Skin conditioning, Preservative, Deodorant

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

Sodium dehydroacetate

Also-called: Geogard 111S | Function: Preservative

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

Titanium dioxide/ci 77891

Also-called: Ci 77891/titanium dioxide | Function: Colorant

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

Iron oxides (ci 77491, ci 77499)

Also-called: Ci 77491/77492/77499 | Function: Colorant

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

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Price range

Azelaic Salicylic Gel W/Licorice Root Extract

Ever Dew Serum

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$20 to $50

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Azelaic Salicylic Gel W/Licorice Root Extract

Ever Dew Serum

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Azelaic Salicylic Gel W/Licorice Root Extract

Ever Dew Serum

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Azelaic Salicylic Gel W/Licorice Root Extract

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Ever Dew Serum