Works for
Anti-blemishAzelaic acid, Centella asiatica leaf extract + 1 moreWorks well
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.
MoisturizingPanthenol, Betaine + 6 moreWorks well
“A sugar beet-derived amino acid derivative with nice skin protection and moisturization properties .”
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, pentylene glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Evens skin toneAzelaic acid, Glycyrrhetinic acid + 1 moreWorks well
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: glycyrrhetinic acid.
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-oxidationSide benefit · Azelaic acid, Glycyrrhetinic acid + 2 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (azelaic acid, glycyrrhetinic 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).
Anti-agingSide benefit · Centella asiatica leaf extract, NiacinamideMay help
This product contains centella asiatica leaf extract. 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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Calendula officinalis flower extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Azelaic acid15%
- 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 acidBetaine~6–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.6–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGlycerin~3.2–3.9%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~2.4–2.9%
- 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 glycolPentylene glycol~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolVinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that create a smooth product finish and can create an optical soft-focus effect on the skin. Helps to thicken the product consistency
More about Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymerHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerLauryl glucoside~1.4–1.7%
Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearateGlycyrrhetinic acid~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Active compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation
More about Glycyrrhetinic acidNiacinamide~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideEthylhexylglycerin~0.5–0.75%
Panthenol~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSclerotium gum~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Escin~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A compound obtained from horse chestnut. It is claimed that this chemical can improve circulation, but there is no evidence available that it works in skin
More about EscinO-cymen-5-ol~0.05–0.1%
Polysorbate 60~0.3–0.5%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateRuscus aculeatus root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ammonium glycyrrhizate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCentella asiatica leaf extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.
More about Centella asiatica leaf extractHydrolyzed yeast protein~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractSodium citrate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateIngredient list view
Water, Azelaic acid, Betaine, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Lauryl glucoside, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Glycyrrhetinic acid, Niacinamide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Sclerotium gum, Chlorphenesin, Escin, O-cymen-5-ol, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan isostearate, Ruscus aculeatus root extract, Ammonium glycyrrhizate, Citric acid, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Hydrolyzed yeast protein, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Sodium citrate
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| IsispharmaMetroruboril A.ZYOUR PRODUCT | Face Reality SkincareglowTone Corrective Serum | NINE LESSA-Control 10% Azelaic Acid Serum NEW FORMULA | NooanceSOIN CLARIFIANT ANTI-ROUGEURS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 84% | 82% | 82% |
| Price | — | $64.00 | $13.05 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid | Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Boots Dermacare Hyperpigmentation CreamColleen Rothschild Beauty Overnight Treatment
Product summary
"Isispharma - Metroruboril A. Z" is effective for: Anti-blemish, Moisturizing and Evens skin tone
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Azelaic Acid (15.00% (declared)). This active can reduce hyperpigmentation. It also works helps against acne and clogged pores. Please note that Azelaic Acid is most effective against acne in concentrations between 10% and 20%.
- Humectants (panthenol 0.50% - 0.70%, glycerin 3.20% - 3.90% and betaine 6.00% - 7.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
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