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Good Molecules 10% Azelaic Acid Treatment Versus The INKEY List SuperSolutions 10% Azelaic Serum Redness Relief Solution

Good Molecules 10% Azelaic Acid Treatment Versus The INKEY List SuperSolutions 10% Azelaic Serum Redness Relief Solution This calming treatment is formulated around Azelaic Acid and Bisabolol to calm redness and fade the look of dark spots. This calming serum

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Good Molecules 10% Azelaic Acid Treatment Versus The INKEY List SuperSolutions 10% Azelaic Serum Redness Relief Solution

This calming treatment is formulated around Azelaic Acid and Bisabolol to calm redness and fade the look of dark spots.

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

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride

Azelaic Acid

Sorbitan Laurate

C18-20 Glycol Isostearate

Pentylene Glycol

Glycerin

Glycol Distearate

Behenyl Alcohol

Butylene Glycol

Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11

Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

Arginine

Bisabolol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Centella Asiatica Leaf Vesicles

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Tocopherol

Water, Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride, Azelaic Acid, Sorbitan Laurate, C18-20 Glycol Isostearate, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glycol Distearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Arginine, Bisabolol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Centella Asiatica Leaf Vesicles, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Tocopherol

Propanediol

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Phenoxyethanol

Acacia Senegal Gum

Xanthan Gum

Allantoin

Polysorbate 60

Sorbitan Isostearate

Maltodextrin

Sodium Hydroxide

Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract

Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract

Polylysine

Water, Azelaic Acid, Propanediol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Maltodextrin, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Polylysine

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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.

Azelaic acid is a multitasker ingredient that helps treat acne, pigmentation, and irritation. It is a great option for sensitive skin.

What makes it special?

OTC Azelaic acid is usually available in concentrations from 10-15% and anything over requires a prescription.

Here's what each tier does best:

Unlike other acids, azelaic acid will not make your skin more photosensitive/sun sensitive.

Though this ingredient is naturally occurring in grains like wheat, rye, and barley, it is usually synthetically created for cosmetics to ensure stability and effectiveness.

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.

Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.

Topically, glycerin does several things at once:

Your 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.

Aquaporin-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.

This 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.

Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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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Ingredient index

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. 03Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a glycosaminoglycan (basically a long sugar chain) that your skin already makes on its own. In your skin, HA lives in the extracellular matrix and acts as the body's moisture reservoir.
  4. 04Topically, HA is a humectant that binds water and helps skin look more plump, smooth, and hydrated.
  5. 05The only catch is that HA isn't a single thing; it actually comes in a wide range of molecular weights (~50 - 2,000+ kDA) and size matters.
  6. 06Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
  7. 07This is why the best HA serums blend the two sizes together so you get the best of both worlds.
  8. 08The majority of cosmetic HA is produced by bacterial fermentation, typically using Streptococcus or Bacillus strains. Typical use levels in skincare sit around 0.1-2%.
  9. 09A clinical study using a 0.2% low-molecular weight HA gel showed improvement in facial seborrheic dermatitis with excellent tolerance.
  10. 10These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
  11. 11Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
  12. 12It’s often used to:
  13. 13Propanediol 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.
  14. 14Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q10) is a molecule already found in our bodies. It is a potent antioxidant and skin-soothing ingredient.
  15. 15Aging and environmental exposure diminishes our skin's natural ubiquinone levels. This is much like our natural collagen and elastin.
  16. 16The good news is: studies show applying this ingredient topically replenishes ubiquinone levels in our skin. This also comes with a ton of skin benefits. These benefits include:
  17. 17Ubiquinone is considered a large molecule and cannot be absorbed into the lower layers of skin. This is why it is believed to be such an effective antioxidant: it protects our skin in the upper layers and prevents damage in the deeper layers.
  18. 18When used in sunscreen, ubiquinone is shown to increase ingredient stability, increase SPF factor, and add to infrared protection.
  19. 19Fun fact: ubiquinone is fat-soluble.
  20. 20Water. 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.
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