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Ectoin Hydro-Barrier Serum

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Clarifying Azelaic Acid 15-20% Cream

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Ectoin Hydro-Barrier Serum

Clarifying Azelaic Acid 15-20% Cream

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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

Ectoin Hydro-Barrier Serum

Clarifying Azelaic Acid 15-20% Cream

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

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Ectoin Hydro-Barrier Serum

Clarifying Azelaic Acid 15-20% Cream

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Aqua (water/eau), propanediol, caprylic/capric triglyceride, coconut alkanes, ectoin, hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, sodium hyaluronate, maltodextrin, phenoxyethanol, sodium stearoyl glutamate, panthenol, cetearyl alcohol, sclerotium gum, xanthan gum, glyceryl stearate, jojoba esters, coco-caprylate/caprate, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium citrate, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed wax, citric acid, polyglyceryl-10 stearate, avena sativa (oat) kernel extract, glycerin, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, triethyl citrate, pentylene glycol, polyglyceryl-6 behenate, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, ceramide np, hyaluronic acid, ceramide ap, cholesterol, phytosphingosine, behenic acid, sodium levulinate, polyglycerin-3, potassium sorbate, sodium cetearyl sulfate, ceramide eop 11	Aqua, azelaic acid (15%/20%), propanediol, squalane, dimethicone, glycerin, glyceryl stearate, peg-75 stearate, phenoxyethanol, cetyl alcohol, tocopheryl acetate, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, sodium lauroyl lactylate, sodium hydroxide, ceramide np, ceramide ap, phytosphingosine, cholesterol, carbomer, xanthan gum, ceramide eop

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 40

Total Number of ingredients = 21

Aqua (water/eau), propanediol, caprylic/capric triglyceride, coconut alkanes, ectoin, hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, sodium hyaluronate, maltodextrin, phenoxyethanol, sodium stearoyl glutamate, panthenol, cetearyl alcohol, sclerotium gum, xanthan gum, glyceryl stearate, jojoba esters, coco-caprylate/caprate, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium citrate, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed wax, citric acid, polyglyceryl-10 stearate, avena sativa (oat) kernel extract, glycerin, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, triethyl citrate, pentylene glycol, polyglyceryl-6 behenate, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, ceramide np, hyaluronic acid, ceramide ap, cholesterol, phytosphingosine, behenic acid, sodium levulinate, polyglycerin-3, potassium sorbate, sodium cetearyl sulfate, ceramide eop

Aqua, azelaic acid (15%/20%), propanediol, squalane, dimethicone, glycerin, glyceryl stearate, peg-75 stearate, phenoxyethanol, cetyl alcohol, tocopheryl acetate, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, sodium lauroyl lactylate, sodium hydroxide, ceramide np, ceramide ap, phytosphingosine, cholesterol, carbomer, xanthan gum, ceramide eop

Notable ingredients

Ectoin Hydro-Barrier Serum

Clarifying Azelaic Acid 15-20% Cream

Soothing: Ectoin, Panthenol, Jojoba esters

Antioxidant: Avena sativa (oat) kernel extract

Solvent: Aqua (water/eau), Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Coconut alkanes, Glycerin, Propanediol, Pentylene glycol, Triethyl citrate

Anti-acne: Azelaic acid (15%/20%)

Soothing: Azelaic acid (15%/20%)

Skin brightening: Azelaic acid (15%/20%)

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Ingredients with their functions

Ectoin Hydro-Barrier Serum

Clarifying Azelaic Acid 15-20% Cream

Aqua (water/eau)

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.

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.

Aqua

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

Azelaic acid (15%/20%)

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.