Typology C40 - Redness Relief Face Moisturizer Azelaic acid 5% + Niacinamide
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Evens skin tone2 ingredients 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.
Moisturizing11 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“C40 , Redness Relief Face Moisturizer Azelaic acid 5% + Niacinamide”
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.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, carthamus tinctorius seed oil.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 4 ingredients 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).
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · 2 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.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients 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?
Irritancy5 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~5.5–8.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilAzelaic acid~3.8–5.6%
- 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 acidCoco-caprylate/caprate~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateHydrogenated vegetable glycerides~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable glyceridesPentylene glycol~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolGlycerin~1.4–2.2%
- 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 GlycerinPotassium cetyl phosphate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateCetearyl alcohol~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholNiacinamide~0.55–1.3%
- 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 NiacinamideCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilChlorella vulgaris extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
More about Chlorella vulgaris extractGlyceryl stearate citrate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateXanthan gum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumO-cymen-5-ol~0.05–0.1%
Tocopherol~0.05–0.3%
- 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 TocopherolCitric acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hydroxide~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Azelaic acid, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Hydrogenated vegetable glycerides, Pentylene glycol, Glycerin, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Cetearyl alcohol, Niacinamide, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Xanthan gum, O-cymen-5-ol, Tocopherol, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide
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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.
| TypologyC40 - Redness Relief Face Moisturizer Azelaic acid 5% + NiacinamideYOUR PRODUCT | FloslekANTI ACNE 24H System Imperfection correcting cream | Conscious ChemistPigmentation & Dark Spot Corrector Gel Cream | AIPPODaily Skindeep Emulsion by SSAC | |
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| Match | — | 80% | 76% | 72% |
| Price | — | — | — | $29.70 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Marshmallow Root Extract | Panthenol | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 6
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