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Sesderma AZELAC Moisturizing Cream
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What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Specifically formulated for dry skin, Azelac cream supplies active ingredients with a soothing and anti-radical effect, sebum-regulating and anti-ageing action.
retinal
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. Concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1% are shown to be effective. It can, however, be irritating
retinyl palmitate
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
niacin
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A form of vitamin B3. It is similar in action to niacinamide, but is more likely to cause red flashes in skin as the side effect
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
AZELAC Moisturizing Cream
sodium hyaluronate
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
dimethicone
2.7% -
3.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
pantolactone
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-blemish
azelaic acid
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
retinal
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. Concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1% are shown to be effective. It can, however, be irritating
potassium azeloyl diglycinate
4.3% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A derivative of azelaic acid. It is obtained by reacting
the chloride of azelaic acid with two molecules of glycine (an amino acid) and potassium hydroxide. It is less studied than azelaic acid, but the available research suggests that it also can be effective in reducing skin redness, hyperpigmentation and blemishes. There are claims that it is more bio-available and more effective than azelaic acid, but no comparison study is available. Potassium azeloyl diglycinate is better soluble in water compared with azelaic acid. Because of this property, products with potassium azeloyl digclycinate can have a nicer texture
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Evens skin tone
azelaic acid
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
potassium azeloyl diglycinate
4.3% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A derivative of azelaic acid. It is obtained by reacting
the chloride of azelaic acid with two molecules of glycine (an amino acid) and potassium hydroxide. It is less studied than azelaic acid, but the available research suggests that it also can be effective in reducing skin redness, hyperpigmentation and blemishes. There are claims that it is more bio-available and more effective than azelaic acid, but no comparison study is available. Potassium azeloyl diglycinate is better soluble in water compared with azelaic acid. Because of this property, products with potassium azeloyl digclycinate can have a nicer texture
retinal
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. Concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1% are shown to be effective. It can, however, be irritating
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Anti-oxidation
azelaic acid
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
tocopherol
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
silybum marianum extract
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Might be able to help neutralize free radical, calm down inflammation in skin, and even skin tone
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
propylene glycol
1.1% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
alcohol
0.95% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
2.3% -
2.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
triticum vulgare germ extract
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Plant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
potassium azeloyl diglycinate
4.3% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing
A derivative of azelaic acid. It is obtained by reacting
the chloride of azelaic acid with two molecules of glycine (an amino acid) and potassium hydroxide. It is less studied than azelaic acid, but the available research suggests that it also can be effective in reducing skin redness, hyperpigmentation and blemishes. There are claims that it is more bio-available and more effective than azelaic acid, but no comparison study is available. Potassium azeloyl diglycinate is better soluble in water compared with azelaic acid. Because of this property, products with potassium azeloyl digclycinate can have a nicer texture
azelaic acid
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation,
Exfoliation
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
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Potential irritants
propylene glycol
1.1% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
alcohol
0.95% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
2.3% -
2.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
triticum vulgare germ extract
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Plant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance
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tribehenin peg-20 esters
5.8% -
7.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
potassium azeloyl diglycinate
4.3% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing
A derivative of azelaic acid. It is obtained by reacting
the chloride of azelaic acid with two molecules of glycine (an amino acid) and potassium hydroxide. It is less studied than azelaic acid, but the available research suggests that it also can be effective in reducing skin redness, hyperpigmentation and blemishes. There are claims that it is more bio-available and more effective than azelaic acid, but no comparison study is available. Potassium azeloyl diglycinate is better soluble in water compared with azelaic acid. Because of this property, products with potassium azeloyl digclycinate can have a nicer texture
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Ingredient list view
Water, Tribehenin peg-20 esters, Potassium azeloyl diglycinate, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl behenate, Titanium dioxide, Lecithin, Propylene glycol, Alcohol, Triticum vulgare germ extract, Hydrogenated polydecene, Silybum marianum extract, Azelaic acid, Boswellia serrata gum, Tranexamic acid, Niacin, Cetylpyridinium chloride, Panthenol, Cichorium intybus root extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Retinyl palmitate, Retinal, Phytosphingosine hcl, Hydrogenated lecithin, Leptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil, Dipropylene glycol, Mica, Triethanolamine, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Xanthan gum, Tocopheryl acetate, Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, Polysorbate 20, Sodium cholate, C13-14 isoparaffin, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium chloride, Laureth-7, Tin oxide, Tocopherol, Pantolactone, Hydrochloric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium sorbate, Parfum, Linalool, Benzyl salicylate, Citronellol, Benzyl benzoate, Farnesol, Geraniol, Benzyl alcohol
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