Works for
Evens skin toneAzelaic acid, Epigallocatechin gallate + 1 moreWorks well
“Don’t let enlarged pores and post-acne scars get in the way of picture-perfect skin! Abib’s Clear Spot Serum 7.325 Pump refines pores, fades hyperpigmentation and balances sebum production with chemical exfoliants such as LHA, azelaic acid and succinic acid.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: azelaic acid
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: capryloyl salicylic acid, epigallocatechin gallate.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-blemishAzelaic acid, Epigallocatechin gallate + 3 moreWorks well
“This serum helps improve clogged pores, soothe blemishes and diminish hyperpigmentation.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: azelaic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: capryloyl salicylic acid, epigallocatechin gallate
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 10 moreWorks well
“Infused with 3,250ppm of Chondrus Crispus Extract which is rich in Polysaccharides, Minerals and Vitamins to help soothe, hydrate and strengthen irritated skin.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
betaine, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: chondrus crispus extract.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
ExfoliationAzelaic acid, Capryloyl salicylic acid + 1 moreWorks well
“Enriched with Succinic Acid to help control sebum, LHA to help exfoliate pores, Panthenol to help protect skin barrier and Catechin to help prevent skin damage.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: capryloyl salicylic acid.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Azelaic acid, Epigallocatechin gallate + 2 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (azelaic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - epigallocatechin gallate also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Epigallocatechin gallate, Beta-glucan + 1 moreMay help
This product contains epigallocatechin gallate. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propylene glycol~4.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolAzelaic acid~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals
More about Azelaic acidSodium hydroxide~2.5–3.7%
1,2-hexanediol~1.1–1.7%
Glycerin~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinMethylpropanediol~1.3–1.9%
Propanediol~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolBetaine~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineHydroxyethylcellulose~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcellulosePanthenol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSuccinic acid~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chondrus crispus extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractSaccharum officinarum extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractAllantoin~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.4%
Beta-glucan~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanEpigallocatechin gallate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A polyphenol found in tea. This particular compound abbreviated EGCG is the most powerful antioxidant among those extracted from tea (usually green tea). Unfortunately, EGCG is unstable, requires a low pH (below 4) to prevent quick degradation, and does not penetrate the skin very well. This is why the full anti-oxidant effect of EGCG is typically not realized when it is added to topical skincare
More about Epigallocatechin gallateTocopherol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolArginine~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineCapryloyl salicylic acid~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Butylene glycol~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolHonokiol~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Propylene glycol, Azelaic acid, Sodium hydroxide, 1,2-hexanediol, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Propanediol, Betaine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Panthenol, Succinic acid, Chondrus crispus extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Beta-glucan, Epigallocatechin gallate, Tocopherol, Arginine, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Butylene glycol, Honokiol
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| AbibClear Spot Serum 7.325 PumpYOUR PRODUCT | TIRTIRAzelaic Acid 12% Serum | Cos De BAHAAZ15 Serum 30ml | SKIN 1004.Azelaic Acid 10 Ampoule | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 85% | 83% | 79% |
| Price | $14.08 | $18.58+$4.50 | $11.90−$2.18 | $21.60+$7.52 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Np | Madecassoside | Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
- 5
- 6Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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