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Clarifying Azelaic Acid 15-20% Cream

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Serums/Treatments	Serums/Treatments
Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.	Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.
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Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free	Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free vegan cruelty-free

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Aqua/water/eau, glycerin, dimethicone, niacinamide, caprylyl methicone, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, acrylamide/ammonium acrylate copolymer, aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate, cetyl alcohol, peg-12 dimethicone/ppg-20 crosspolymer, tranexamic acid, acetyl glucosamine, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, diglucosyl gallic acid, beta-glucan, papain, lactic acid/glycolic acid copolymer, palmitoyl sh-octapeptide-24 amide, palmitoyl sh-tripeptide-5 norisoleucyl sh-nonapeptide-1, elaeis guineensis (palm) oil, gossypium herbaceum (cotton) seed oil, linum usitatissimum (linseed) seed oil, bidens pilosa extract, tocopherol, sodium bisulfite, tocopheryl acetate, ascorbic acid, retinyl palmitate, xanthan gum, polyisobutene, polymethyl methacrylate, polyvinyl alcohol, polysorbate 20, disodium edta, 1,2-hexanediol, carbomer, algin, sodium hydroxide, fragrance/parfum, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, chlorphenesin, pentylene glycol 10	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 = 45

Total Number of ingredients = 21

Aqua/water/eau, glycerin, dimethicone, niacinamide, caprylyl methicone, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, acrylamide/ammonium acrylate copolymer, aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate, cetyl alcohol, peg-12 dimethicone/ppg-20 crosspolymer, tranexamic acid, acetyl glucosamine, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, diglucosyl gallic acid, beta-glucan, papain, lactic acid/glycolic acid copolymer, palmitoyl sh-octapeptide-24 amide, palmitoyl sh-tripeptide-5 norisoleucyl sh-nonapeptide-1, elaeis guineensis (palm) oil, gossypium herbaceum (cotton) seed oil, linum usitatissimum (linseed) seed oil, bidens pilosa extract, tocopherol, sodium bisulfite, tocopheryl acetate, ascorbic acid, retinyl palmitate, xanthan gum, polyisobutene, polymethyl methacrylate, polyvinyl alcohol, polysorbate 20, disodium edta, 1,2-hexanediol, carbomer, algin, sodium hydroxide, fragrance/parfum, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, chlorphenesin, pentylene glycol

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

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Clarifying Azelaic Acid 15-20% Cream

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Acetyl glucosamine, Tranexamic acid

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

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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.

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.

Dimethicone

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning

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.