The INKEY List SuperSolutions 10% Azelaic Serum Redness Relief Solution Versus Minimalist Tranexamic 03%

The INKEY List SuperSolutions 10% Azelaic Serum Redness Relief Solution Versus Minimalist Tranexamic 03% Detailed comparison of The INKEY List SuperSolutions 10% Azelaic Serum Redness Relief Solution versus Minimalist Tranexamic 03%. This calming serum is formulated around Azelaic Acid to calm redness and clear breakouts. This brightening serum is formulated around Tranexamic Acid and Alpha-Arbutin to fade the look of dark spots and brighten dull-looking skin. 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 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 Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Methylpropanediol Mandelic Acid Tranexamic Acid Ethoxydiglycol Alpha-Arbutin Acetyl Glucosamine Dimethyl Isosorbide Niacinamide Hydroxyphenoxy Propionic Acid Pentylene Glycol Sodium Hyaluronate Salicylic Acid Curcuma Longa Root Extract Lecithin Sclerotium Gum Pullulan Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Water, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Methylpropanediol, Mandelic Acid, Tranexamic Acid, Ethoxydiglycol, Alpha-Arbutin, Acetyl Glucosamine, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Niacinamide, Hydroxyphenoxy Propionic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salicylic Acid, Allantoin, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. 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. 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. Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!). It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome. On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive. Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10). You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own. Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU. Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages. Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetic