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Azelaic Salicylic Gel W/Licorice Root Extract

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Azelaic Salicylic Gel W/Licorice Root Extract

Even Tone Super Glow 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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Ingredient highlights

Azelaic Salicylic Gel W/Licorice Root Extract

Even Tone Super Glow 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

Full ingredient list

Azelaic Salicylic Gel W/Licorice Root Extract

Even Tone Super Glow 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, propanediol, ascorbic acid, methylpropanediol, glycerin, kojic acid, sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer, polyglyceryl-3 cocoate, polyglyceryl-4 caprate, polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleate, aminomethyl propanol, niacinamide, euterpe oleracea fruit extract, phenoxyethanol, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil, alpha-arbutin, azelaic acid, tocopherol, acetyl zingerone, panthenol, camellia sinensis leaf extract, ethylhexylglycerin, ferulic acid, glutathione, sodium hyaluronate

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 13

Total Number of ingredients = 26

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, propanediol, ascorbic acid, methylpropanediol, glycerin, kojic acid, sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer, polyglyceryl-3 cocoate, polyglyceryl-4 caprate, polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleate, aminomethyl propanol, niacinamide, euterpe oleracea fruit extract, phenoxyethanol, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil, alpha-arbutin, azelaic acid, tocopherol, acetyl zingerone, panthenol, camellia sinensis leaf extract, ethylhexylglycerin, ferulic acid, glutathione, sodium hyaluronate

Notable ingredients

Azelaic Salicylic Gel W/Licorice Root Extract

Even Tone Super Glow 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, Azelaic acid, Panthenol

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

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Ingredients with their functions

Azelaic Salicylic Gel W/Licorice Root Extract

Even Tone Super Glow 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

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

Propanediol

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

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.

Methylpropanediol

Function: Solvent

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.

Kojic acid

Function: Antioxidant

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

Sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

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

Polyglyceryl-3 cocoate

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

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

Polyglyceryl-4 caprate

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

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

Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

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

Polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleate

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

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

Aminomethyl propanol

Function: Buffering

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

Euterpe oleracea fruit extract

Also-called: Acai Extract, Acai Fruit Extract | Function: 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.

Citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil

Also-called: Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil, Sweet Orange Peel Oil | Function: Skin conditioning, Masking

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

Alpha-arbutin

Also-called: Alpha arbutin | Function: Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

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

Azelaic acid

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

Tocopherol

Also-called: Vitamin E | Function: Occlusive/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

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

Acetyl zingerone

Function: Skin protecting, Chelating, Antioxidant

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

Panthenol

Also-called: Pro-Vitamin B5 | Function: Soothing, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

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

Camellia sinensis leaf extract

Also-called: Green tea extract, Green tea leaf extract, White tea extract | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Astringent, Antioxidant, 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.

Ferulic acid

Function: Antioxidant, Anti-microbial

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

Glutathione

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

Sodium hyaluronate

Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

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

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Price range

Azelaic Salicylic Gel W/Licorice Root Extract

Even Tone Super Glow Serum

less than $20

$20 to $50

Where to buy

Azelaic Salicylic Gel W/Licorice Root Extract

Even Tone Super Glow Serum

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Azelaic Salicylic Gel W/Licorice Root Extract

Even Tone Super Glow Serum

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Makeup Artist's Choice
Azelaic Salicylic Gel W/Licorice Root Extract

Versus

Urban Skin Rx
Even Tone Super Glow Serum