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ZealSea Supra Azelaic Acid Essence Cream Versus The INKEY List SuperSolutions 10% Azelaic Serum Redness Relief Solution

ZealSea Supra Azelaic Acid Essence Cream Versus The INKEY List SuperSolutions 10% Azelaic Serum Redness Relief Solution This calming moisturizer is formulated around Azelaic Acid and Lactobionic Acid to calm redness and clear breakouts. This calming serum is f

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ZealSea Supra Azelaic Acid Essence Cream Versus The INKEY List SuperSolutions 10% Azelaic Serum Redness Relief Solution

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

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

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Water

Propylene Glycol

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Azelaic Acid

Dimethicone

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate

Cetearyl Alcohol

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Jojoba Esters

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Cetyl Alcohol

Caprylyl Glycol

Lactobionic Acid

Quaternium-73

Zinc PCA

Centella Asiatica Extract

Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract

Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid

Tropolone

Butylene Glycol

Pentylene Glycol

Xanthan Gum

Water, Propylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Azelaic Acid, Dimethicone, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Jojoba Esters, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Lactobionic Acid, Quaternium-73, Zinc PCA, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Tropolone, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum

Propanediol

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Phenoxyethanol

Acacia Senegal Gum

Allantoin

Glycerin

Ethylhexylglycerin

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.

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.

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Ingredients & structured notes

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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. 031,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
  4. 04It is a:
  5. 05Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
  6. 06Emollient, helping to soften skin
  7. 07Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
  8. 08Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
  9. 09Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken, emulsify, and improve the texture of products.
  10. 10As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize oil-in-water emulsions to give products an elegant feel when applied.
  11. 11It can also form a thin protective film on skin. One study found that a formula using this polymer helped slow down how quickly other ingredients (like DEET) were absorbed through skin.
  12. 12A 2024 study of over 1,300 patients confirmed that sensitization to this ingredient is rare. It is also non-mutagenic and has a clean track record.
  13. 13Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is a lightweight ester created from coconut oil fatty acids, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
  14. 14It is an emollient that helps soften skin and reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL). What sets it apart from heavier emollients is its ultralight, non-greasy feel.
  15. 15Once applied, this ingredient dries down quickly and leaves a dry, silky finish behind. This also helps improve spreadability and texture.
  16. 16This ingredient has an excellent safety-record and is non-irritating.
  17. 17Typical concentrations for cosmetics range from 0.5-62%.
  18. 18Research on Malassezia growth found no growth on fatty acid esters with chain lengths shorter than 12 carbons (it prefers C11-24).
  19. 19Since Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is built on C8 and C10 fatty acids, it is out of the range that Malassezia metabolizes, and therefore safe for fungal acne.
  20. 20Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
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