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Urban Skin Rx
6% Azelaic Acid Fade + Clarify Serum

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Peter Thomas Roth
Potent-C Niacinamide Discoloration Treatment

urban skin 6 Azelaic Acid Fade Clarify Serum.

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6% Azelaic Acid Fade + Clarify Serum

Potent-C Niacinamide Discoloration Treatment

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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

6% Azelaic Acid Fade + Clarify Serum

Potent-C Niacinamide Discoloration Treatment

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

6% Azelaic Acid Fade + Clarify Serum

Potent-C Niacinamide Discoloration Treatment

No. of common ingredients = 0
Water, propanediol, azelaic acid, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, tranexamic acid, caprylic/capric triglyceride, glyceryl stearate se, glycerin, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, cetearyl alcohol, isopentyldiol, phenoxyethanol, hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, potassium sorbate, sodium gluconate, hydrolyzed jojoba esters, tocopherol, jojoba esters, morus alba (mulberry) root extract, alpha-arbutin, glutathione, niacinamide, kojic acid 12	Water/aqua/eau, niacinamide, dimethyl isosorbide, isononyl isononanoate, tranexamic acid, dimethicone, caprylic/capric triglyceride, alpha arbutin, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, pentylene glycol, propanediol, c9-12 alkane, citric acid, glyceryl stearate se, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, kojic acid, resveratrol, tocopheryl acetate, diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, hydrangea arborescens root extract, morus alba root extract, scutellaria lateriflora extract, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, silica, sodium stearoyl glutamate, coco-caprylate/caprate, dimethiconol, glycerin, sodium phytate, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, caprylyl glycol, hexylene glycol, polysorbate 20, ceteth-20, steareth-20, polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, peg-75 stearate, titanium dioxide/ci 77891, phenoxyethanol

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 23

Total Number of ingredients = 42

Water, propanediol, azelaic acid, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, tranexamic acid, caprylic/capric triglyceride, glyceryl stearate se, glycerin, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, cetearyl alcohol, isopentyldiol, phenoxyethanol, hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, potassium sorbate, sodium gluconate, hydrolyzed jojoba esters, tocopherol, jojoba esters, morus alba (mulberry) root extract, alpha-arbutin, glutathione, niacinamide, kojic acid

Water/aqua/eau, niacinamide, dimethyl isosorbide, isononyl isononanoate, tranexamic acid, dimethicone, caprylic/capric triglyceride, alpha arbutin, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, pentylene glycol, propanediol, c9-12 alkane, citric acid, glyceryl stearate se, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, kojic acid, resveratrol, tocopheryl acetate, diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, hydrangea arborescens root extract, morus alba root extract, scutellaria lateriflora extract, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, silica, sodium stearoyl glutamate, coco-caprylate/caprate, dimethiconol, glycerin, sodium phytate, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, caprylyl glycol, hexylene glycol, polysorbate 20, ceteth-20, steareth-20, polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, peg-75 stearate, titanium dioxide/ci 77891, phenoxyethanol

Notable ingredients

6% Azelaic Acid Fade + Clarify Serum

Potent-C Niacinamide Discoloration Treatment

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

Soothing: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid, Jojoba esters

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid, Tranexamic acid

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Tranexamic acid

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Ingredients with their functions

6% Azelaic Acid Fade + Clarify Serum

Potent-C Niacinamide Discoloration Treatment

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.

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.

Water/aqua/eau

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

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.

Dimethyl isosorbide

Function: Viscosity controlling, Solvent

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