FaceTheory Azeclear Azelaic Acid Serum A15 Versus Neemli Naturals Azelaic Acid Spotless Concentrate

FaceTheory Azeclear Azelaic Acid Serum A15 Versus Neemli Naturals Azelaic Acid Spotless Concentrate

This calming serum is formulated around Azelaic Acid to calm redness and clear breakouts.

This brightening serum is formulated around Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate and Zinc PCA to fade the look of dark spots and calm redness.

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Key Ingredients

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Propanediol

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Azelaic Acid 15%

Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate

Glycerin

Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate

Avena Sativa Kernel Flour

Glyceryl Caprylate

Sodium Anisate

Sodium Levulinate

Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate

Rosa Canina Fruit Extract

Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose

Xanthan Gum

Sodium Phytate

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Water, Propanediol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Azelaic Acid 15%, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Anisate, Sodium Levulinate, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Phytate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Ethoxydiglycol

Zinc PCA

Phenoxyethanol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Betaine

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

1,2-Hexanediol

Lactic Acid

Sodium Gluconate

Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract

Carica Papaya Fruit Extract

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Water, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Ethoxydiglycol, Propanediol, Zinc PCA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Betaine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Lactic Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (tea extract) is one of the most well-researched plant extracts in skincare with an impressive resume.

Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from the Camellia Sinensis plant.

Studies show green tea extract and its catechins (like epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)) help your skin cells product energy more efficiently and reducing the number of free-radicals that can damage your skin from the inside.

In lab-grown skin models, this translated to younger, healthier, and stronger skin.

There's also good sun protection data; researchers saw less DNA damage and redness on human skin when green tea was applied before UVB exposure. And the more they applied, the better the protection.

Needless to say, this ingredient shouldn't replace your sunscreen. But it is a great supportive ingredient that you can already find in many sunscreens and antioxidant serums.

A 2009 study found a 2% green tea lotion was effective for mild-to-moderate acne thanks to its anti-inflammatory and mild antimicrobial activity.

The quality of the extract matters a lot here:

Good extracts contain 50-90% catechins while lower quality ones are mostly there for marketing. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the quality or source of their ingredients.

Human Repeated Insult Patch Testing showed no irritation or sensitization at use concentrations (0.86% in leave-on products and up to 30% as leaf water).

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.

It’s often used to:

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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