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Azelaic Acid Emulsion 10%

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Proactiv Clean Azelaic Pore Perfector

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Azelaic Acid Emulsion 10%

Proactiv Clean Azelaic Pore Perfector

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

Azelaic Acid Emulsion 10%

Proactiv Clean Azelaic Pore Perfector

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

Full ingredient list

Azelaic Acid Emulsion 10%

Proactiv Clean Azelaic Pore Perfector

No. of common ingredients = 0
Aqua, azelaic acid, butylene glycol, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, glycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, methylpropanediol, pentylene glycol, isostearyl alcohol, c13-15 alkane, ethylhexyl olivate, butylene glycol cocoate, niacinamide, allantoin, sebacic acid, acetyl rheum rhaponticum root extract, astrocaryum murumuru seed butter, gossypium herbaceum (cotton) seed oil, bidens pilosa extract, linum usitatissimum (linseed) seed oil, avena sativa (oat) kernel extract, carbomer, hydroxyacetophenone, silica, benzyl alcohol, panthenyl triacetate, xanthan gum, sodium hydroxide, ethylcellulose, squalane, ethylhexylglycerin, lactobacillus ferment, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, tocopherol 9	Water, propanediol, glycerin, azelaic acid, squalane, dicaprylyl carbonate, sclerotium gum, pentylene glycol, caprylyl glycol, hydrogenated lecithin, allantoin, ethylhexylglycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, xanthan gum, bisabolol, tocopheryl acetate, hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, tocopherol, polylysine

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 35

Total Number of ingredients = 20

Aqua, azelaic acid, butylene glycol, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, glycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, methylpropanediol, pentylene glycol, isostearyl alcohol, c13-15 alkane, ethylhexyl olivate, butylene glycol cocoate, niacinamide, allantoin, sebacic acid, acetyl rheum rhaponticum root extract, astrocaryum murumuru seed butter, gossypium herbaceum (cotton) seed oil, bidens pilosa extract, linum usitatissimum (linseed) seed oil, avena sativa (oat) kernel extract, carbomer, hydroxyacetophenone, silica, benzyl alcohol, panthenyl triacetate, xanthan gum, sodium hydroxide, ethylcellulose, squalane, ethylhexylglycerin, lactobacillus ferment, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, tocopherol

Water, propanediol, glycerin, azelaic acid, squalane, dicaprylyl carbonate, sclerotium gum, pentylene glycol, caprylyl glycol, hydrogenated lecithin, allantoin, ethylhexylglycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, xanthan gum, bisabolol, tocopheryl acetate, hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, tocopherol, polylysine

Notable ingredients

Azelaic Acid Emulsion 10%

Proactiv Clean Azelaic Pore Perfector

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

Soothing: Niacinamide, Allantoin, Azelaic acid, Lactobacillus ferment

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

Anti-acne: Azelaic acid

Soothing: Azelaic acid, Allantoin, Bisabolol

Skin brightening: Azelaic acid

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Ingredients with their functions

Azelaic Acid Emulsion 10%

Proactiv Clean Azelaic Pore Perfector

Aqua

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.