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Equinox Calm + Smooth Serum

Blemicalm Azelaic Acid 10% Clarifying 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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Equinox Calm + Smooth Serum

Blemicalm Azelaic Acid 10% Clarifying Serum

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

Full ingredient list

Equinox Calm + Smooth Serum

Blemicalm Azelaic Acid 10% Clarifying Serum

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, helichrysum italicum flower water, anthemis nobilis (chamomile) flower water, rosa damascena (rose) flower water, sodium pca, camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract, helichrysum stoechas extract, propanediol, lactobacillus/nereocystis leutkeana ferment filtrate, (hydrocotyl) centella asiatica extract, glycerin, leontopodium alpinum (edelweiss) extract, hydrolyzed oats, panthenol (b5), allantoin, spirulina platensis extract, trehalose, caesalpinia spinosa gum, sodium levulinate, sodium anisate 6	Aqua (water), propanediol, butyloctyl salicylate, azelaic acid, glycerin, glyceryl stearate, avena sativa (oat) kernel flour, rosa canina (rosehip) seed oil, cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose, glyceryl caprylate, xanthan gum, aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice, camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract, sodium anisate, sodium levulinate, sodium phytate.

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Total Number of ingredients = 20

Total Number of ingredients = 16

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, helichrysum italicum flower water, anthemis nobilis (chamomile) flower water, rosa damascena (rose) flower water, sodium pca, camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract, helichrysum stoechas extract, propanediol, lactobacillus/nereocystis leutkeana ferment filtrate, (hydrocotyl) centella asiatica extract, glycerin, leontopodium alpinum (edelweiss) extract, hydrolyzed oats, panthenol (b5), allantoin, spirulina platensis extract, trehalose, caesalpinia spinosa gum, sodium levulinate, sodium anisate

Aqua (water), propanediol, butyloctyl salicylate, azelaic acid, glycerin, glyceryl stearate, avena sativa (oat) kernel flour, rosa canina (rosehip) seed oil, cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose, glyceryl caprylate, xanthan gum, aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice, camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract, sodium anisate, sodium levulinate, sodium phytate.

Notable ingredients

Equinox Calm + Smooth Serum

Blemicalm Azelaic Acid 10% Clarifying Serum

Soothing: Allantoin, (hydrocotyl) centella asiatica extract, Panthenol (b5)

Antioxidant: Camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract, (hydrocotyl) centella asiatica extract

Solvent: Glycerin, Propanediol

Anti-acne: Azelaic acid

Soothing: Azelaic acid

Skin brightening: Azelaic acid

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Ingredients with their functions

Equinox Calm + Smooth Serum

Blemicalm Azelaic Acid 10% Clarifying Serum

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.

Helichrysum italicum flower water

Function: Skin conditioning

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

Anthemis nobilis (chamomile) flower water

Also-called: Chamomile water | Function: Skin conditioning

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

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.

Propanediol

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

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

Butyloctyl salicylate

Function: Skin conditioning, 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.