MediCube Azelaic Acid 16 BB Calming Serum Versus APLB Azelaic Acid Peptide Ampoule Serum

MediCube Azelaic Acid 16 BB Calming Serum Versus APLB Azelaic Acid Peptide Ampoule Serum Detailed comparison of MediCube Azelaic Acid 16 BB Calming Serum versus APLB Azelaic Acid Peptide Ampoule Serum. This calming serum is formulated around Azelaic Acid and Niacinamide to calm redness and clear breakouts. This calming ampoule is formulated around Azelaic Acid and Sh-Oligopeptide-1 to calm redness and fade the look of dark spots. Water Azelaic Acid Butylene Glycol Propanediol Sodium Hydroxide Propylene Glycol 1,2-Hexanediol Niacinamide Citric Acid C12-14 Pareth-12 Glyceryl Caprylate Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Linalool Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract Allantoin Centella Asiatica Extract Panthenol Curcuma Longa Root Extract Corallina Officinalis Extract Pantothenic Acid Alcohol Denat. Hydrolyzed Pea Protein Phytosterols Lecithin Olea Europaea Fruit Oil Squalane Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Ceramide NP Water, Azelaic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Sodium Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Citric Acid, C12-14 Pareth-12, Glyceryl Caprylate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Linalool, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Panthenol, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Pantothenic Acid, Alcohol Denat., Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Phytosterols, Lecithin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide NP Centella Asiatica Leaf Water Glycerin Diethoxyethyl Succinate Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Madecassic Acid Asiaticoside Asiatic Acid Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract Beta-Glucan Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract Nelumbo Nucifera Extract Artemisia Annua Extract Oryza Sativa Extract Saccharomyces Ferment Dipropylene Glycol Sodium Citrate Sodium Hyaluronate Cellulose Gum Disodium EDTA Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer Xanthan Gum Inulin Cellulose Glucose Fructose Ethylhexylglycerin Hydroxyacetophenone Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Water, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Azelaic Acid, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Squalane, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Beta-Glucan, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Extract, Artemisia Annua Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Cellulose Gum, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Inulin, Cellulose, Glucose, Fructose, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, 1,2-Hexanediol 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 Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics. Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity. Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation. It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh. Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated. This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%. Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating. Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism. 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. Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons: Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients. Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness. Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes. Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath. However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products. Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps