Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Anti-blemish2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
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.
Evens skin tone1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: azelaic 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-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
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).
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · 6 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
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:
glycerin, butylene glycol.
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: squalane, isododecane.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · No ingredient credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains azelaic acid. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Citrus reticulata fruit extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Azelaic acid~6.2–9.3%
- 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 acidButylene glycol~3.8–5.7%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~2.8–4.2%
- 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 GlycerinCyclopentasiloxane~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneStearyl alcohol~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholIsododecane~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneSqualane~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneC14-22 alcohols~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
More about C14-22 alcohols1,2-hexanediol~0.5–1.15%
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.45–1.1%
Phytosteryl isostearate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinC12-20 alkyl glucoside~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about C12-20 alkyl glucosideCitrus reticulata fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateXanthan gum~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAllantoin~0.1–0.35%
- 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 AllantoinTotarol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Azelaic acid, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Stearyl alcohol, Isododecane, Squalane, C14-22 alcohols, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phytosteryl isostearate, Hydrogenated lecithin, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Citrus reticulata fruit extract, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Xanthan gum, Allantoin, Totarol
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 4 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Ceramide Eop | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Safety Assessment of Decyl Glucoside and Other Alkyl Glucosides as Used in Cosmeticsciteseerx.ist.psu.edu
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