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Cos De BAHA A5 Azelaic Acid 5% Serum Versus Geek & Gorgeous aPAD 20% Azeclair Serum

Cos De BAHA A5 Azelaic Acid 5% Serum Versus Geek & Gorgeous aPAD 20% Azeclair Serum This calming serum is formulated around Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract and Azelaic Acid to calm redness and fade the look of dark spots. This calming serum is formulated around

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Cos De BAHA A5 Azelaic Acid 5% Serum Versus Geek & Gorgeous aPAD 20% Azeclair Serum

This calming serum is formulated around Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract and Azelaic Acid 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.

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Propylene Glycol

Azelaic Acid

Niacinamide

1,2-Hexanediol

Sodium Hyaluronate

Sodium Citrate

Panthenol

Propanediol

Polysorbate 20

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Leontopodium Alpinum Extract

Momordica Charantia Fruit Extract

Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract 68%

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Propylene Glycol, Azelaic Acid, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Citrate, Panthenol, Propanediol, Polysorbate 20, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Momordica Charantia Fruit Extract, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract 68%

Water

Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate

Glycerin

Methyl Gluceth-20

Allantoin

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Xanthan Gum

Citric Acid

Ethylhexylglycerin

Phenoxyethanol

Water, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Propanediol, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Allantoin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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.

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Ingredients Explained

  1. 01These ingredients are found in both products.
  2. 02Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
  3. 03Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
  4. 04The 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 …
  5. 05Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
  6. 06Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).
  7. 07It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.
  8. 08On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.
  9. 09Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).
  10. 10You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.
  11. 11Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.
  12. 12Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.
  13. 13Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.
  14. 14Water. 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.
  15. 15So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
  16. 16You'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!
  17. 17Xanthan 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.
  18. 18On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
  19. 19Xanthan 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.
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