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Geek & Gorgeous aPAD 20% Azeclair Serum Versus Nineless A-Control 10% Azelaic Acid Serum

Geek & Gorgeous aPAD 20% Azeclair Serum Versus Nineless A-Control 10% Azelaic Acid Serum This calming serum is formulated around Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate to calm redness and balance excess oil. This acne serum is formulated around Azelaic Acid and Niacina

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Geek & Gorgeous aPAD 20% Azeclair Serum Versus Nineless A-Control 10% Azelaic Acid Serum

This calming serum is formulated around Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate to calm redness and balance excess oil.

This acne serum is formulated around Azelaic Acid and Niacinamide to clear breakouts and calm redness.

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Key Ingredients

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate

Propanediol

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

Azelaic Acid

Dipropylene Glycol

Pentylene Glycol

Sodium Hydroxide

1,2-Hexanediol

Niacinamide

Panthenol

Snail Secretion Filtrate

Butylene Glycol

Hyaluronic Acid

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Sodium Hyaluronate

Water, Azelaic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate

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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.

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.

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!

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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. 03Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
  4. 04Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
  5. 05Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
  6. 06Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
  7. 07This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
  8. 08Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
  9. 09Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
  10. 10Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate (PAD) comes from the condensation of azelaic acid mixed with glycine.
  11. 11This 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.
  12. 12A study from 2023 found 5% PAD combined with nicotinamide (a form of niacin) effectively reduced melanin production after 6 weeks.
  13. 13Several studies from the 2010's also show PAD to be effective in alleviating symptoms of Rosacea.
  14. 14Though this ingredient is considered a gentle active, higher amounts may result in irritation.
  15. 15Unlike azelaic acid, this ingredient is water-soluble. This property makes it easier to formulate into skincare products.
  16. 16Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
  17. 17It’s often used to:
  18. 18Propanediol 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.
  19. 19Water. 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.
  20. 20So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
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