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Cos De BAHA A5 Azelaic Acid 5% Serum Versus APLB Azelaic Acid Peptide Facial Cream

Cos De BAHA A5 Azelaic Acid 5% Serum Versus APLB Azelaic Acid Peptide Facial Cream Detailed comparison of Cos De BAHA A5 Azelaic Acid 5% Serum versus APLB Azelaic Acid Peptide Facial Cream. This calming serum is formulated around Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

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Cos De BAHA A5 Azelaic Acid 5% Serum Versus APLB Azelaic Acid Peptide Facial Cream Detailed comparison of Cos De BAHA A5 Azelaic Acid 5% Serum versus APLB Azelaic Acid Peptide Facial Cream. 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 moisturizer is formulated around Centella Asiatica Leaf Water and Azelaic Acid to calm redness and soften the look of wrinkles. 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 Centella Asiatica Leaf Water Glycerin Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Butylene Glycol Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Stearic Acid Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Hydrogenated Polydecene Trideceth-10 Silica Glyceryl Stearate Beeswax Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil Betaine Trehalose Citric Acid Nelumbo Nucifera Extract Artemisia Annua Extract Oryza Sativa Extract Saccharomyces Ferment Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract Hydrolyzed Collagen Squalane Beta-Glucan Dipropylene Glycol Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract Madecassic Acid Asiaticoside Asiatic Acid Disodium EDTA Hydroxyacetophenone Ethylhexylglycerin Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Water, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Azelaic Acid, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearic Acid, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Trideceth-10, Silica, Glyceryl Stearate, Beeswax, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Betaine, Trehalose, Citric Acid, Nelumbo Nucifera Extract, Artemisia Annua Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Squalane, Beta-Glucan, Dipropylene Glycol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Propanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Be the first to review These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. 1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse. It is a: Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin Emollient, helping to soften skin Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives 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. 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. Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity. In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface. Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior: Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair. Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects. You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.