Skin science article
Boots Dermacare Rosacea Treatment Serum Versus Geek & Gorgeous aPAD 20% Azeclair Serum
Boots Dermacare Rosacea Treatment Serum Versus Geek & Gorgeous aPAD 20% Azeclair Serum This calming serum is formulated around Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate to calm redness and fade the look of dark spots. This calming serum is fo
Boots Dermacare Rosacea Treatment Serum Versus Geek & Gorgeous aPAD 20% Azeclair Serum
This calming serum is formulated around Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate to calm redness and fade the look of dark spots.
This calming serum is formulated around Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate to calm redness and balance excess oil.
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
No concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Propylene Glycol
Glyceryl Stearate
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Dimethicone
Ceteareth-20
Squalane
Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate
Propanediol
Phenethyl Alcohol
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Ceramide AP
1,2-Hexanediol
Caprylyl Glycol
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Hydroxyacetophenone
Tocopheryl Acetate
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Dimethiconol
Oleyl Alcohol
Cetyl Palmitate
Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Sodium Hyaluronate
Xanthan Gum
Ethylhexylglycerin
Polyisobutene
Disodium EDTA
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Zanthoxylum Bungeanum Fruit Extract
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Cyclopentasiloxane
Maltodextrin
PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether
Sorbitan Isostearate
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Potassium Sorbate
Sodium Benzoate
Water, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Propylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Ceteareth-20, Squalane, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Propanediol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Dimethiconol, Oleyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyisobutene, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Zanthoxylum Bungeanum Fruit Extract, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Maltodextrin, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Sorbitan Isostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Glycerin
Methyl Gluceth-20
Allantoin
Citric Acid
Phenoxyethanol
Water, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Propanediol, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Allantoin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Reviews
Be the first to review
Alternatives
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
This ingredient helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate (PAD) comes from the condensation of azelaic acid mixed with glycine.
This ingredient has similar properties to azelaic acid; it can help reduce sebum production and soothe skin. PAD also inhibits tyrosinase activity to help brighten skin. Tyrosinase is an enzyme that controls melanin production.
A study from 2023 found 5% PAD combined with nicotinamide (a form of niacin) effectively reduced melanin production after 6 weeks.
Several studies from the 2010's also show PAD to be effective in alleviating symptoms of Rosacea.
Though this ingredient is considered a gentle active, higher amounts may result in irritation.
Unlike azelaic acid, this ingredient is water-soluble. This property makes it easier to formulate into skincare products.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.