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Azelaic Acid Emulsion 10%

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Proactiv Clean Azelaic Pore Perfector

Azelaic Acid Emulsion 10%

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

Proactiv Clean Azelaic Pore Perfector

Azelaic Acid Emulsion 10%

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

Full ingredient list

Proactiv Clean Azelaic Pore Perfector

Azelaic Acid Emulsion 10%

No. of common ingredients = 0
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 9	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

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 20

Total Number of ingredients = 35

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

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

Notable ingredients

Proactiv Clean Azelaic Pore Perfector

Azelaic Acid Emulsion 10%

Anti-acne: Azelaic acid

Soothing: Azelaic acid, Allantoin, Bisabolol

Skin brightening: Azelaic acid

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

Soothing: Niacinamide, Allantoin, Azelaic acid, Lactobacillus ferment

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

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Ingredients with their functions

Proactiv Clean Azelaic Pore Perfector

Azelaic Acid Emulsion 10%

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.

Propanediol

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

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.