The Inkey List Azelaic Acid 10% Serum 30ml | Supersolutions | Targets Redness | Fragrance-free | Suitable For All Skin Types

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IS IT SUITABLE FOR SENSITIVE SKIN?Yes! This is suitable for sensitive skin, but we recommend to perform a patch test prior to introducing it into your skincare routine. Learn more about how to patch test here. Dr. Aaron Secrest is a board-certified dermatologist and assistant professor of dermatology at the University of Utah. Now, both Paula’s Choice and The Ordinary have the two most popular Azelaic Acid products out there and they don’t really have much competition when it comes to this particular ingredient. The formula of The Inkey List's 10% Azelaic Acid Serum, on the other hand, is one to wax lyrical about. It additionally contains Allantoin to further soothe the skin, Gardenia Florida fruit extract for antioxidant protection, and most notably: micro-fine green colour particles to help instantly mask redness.

Redness is caused by extra blood rushing towards the surface of the skin. Redness can be a symptom of skin conditions such as Rosacea or more short-term side effect of environmental activities, such as workouts, spending time in warm climates or it can even be a seasonal occurrence. The Inkey List, on the other hand, only offers a 1% version of their retinol serum. That said, it's not actually pure retinol in The Inkey List Retinol Serum, it's "retiSTAR" - a mixture of retinol, tocopherol, sodium ascorbate, and castor oil. This means that it is more like 0.05% retinol, as opposed to the advertised 1%. This is somewhat made up for with the addition of 0.5% granactive retinoid, but this is still relatively weak even compared to The Ordinary's weakest retinol serum. Formulation: Though typically available as a serum, you can also find it in cleansers, face masks, creams and gels. Bisabolol: One of the active parts of chamomile, bisabolol is a clear, oily fluid used in skincare as an anti-inflammatory and soothing ingredient. A very cool property of azelaic acid is that it has an antibacterial effect, which works against multiple bacteria including acne-causing, P. acnes.Now, I have oily, acne-prone skin that also gets dull and dehydrated easily. I also have scars left from previous acne breakouts, so I decided to chill out with my other exfoliating products and put this simple and straightforward product to the test, instead. It's a good bit more expensive than The Ordinary's offering, but as a standalone rosacea/redness treatment, it is perfect. In fact, it is clinically proven to minimize redness in 4 days, and 91% of users in an independent dermatological trial agreed that skin was instantly soothed.

Furthermore, azelaic acid continues to take care of your skin even after your acne is gone and it can significantly minimize remaining spots of hyperpigmentation as well as post-inflammatory erythema, both caused by acne. When introducing a new active to the skin, some people may experience pimples or ‘purging’. For more information around purging, please refer to our latest blog post. IS THIS PRODUCT PREGNANCY SAFE?Yes, you can safely use Redness Relief Solution with 10% Azelaic Acid during pregnancy and when breastfeeding. Salicylic acid:The gold standard for every acne-prone skin, this exfoliating ingredient is oil-soluble and it has the ability to get inside the pores and remove the buildup of sebum, bacteria, dead skin cells, and what else have you. It is extremely useful if you have oily, acne-prone skin.No, you don’t need to add products into your skincare routine simply because someone raves about them. However, I managed to find out that I was using a tad bit too much of this product and this was what was causing the pilling. Apparently, all you need is a pea-size amount for the entire face and I, admittedly, might have done a little more than that. Without knowing the exact concentrations in both products (only The Inkey List has disclosed concentration information for theirs), or something actually quantifiable regarding collagen stimulation results, it's impossible to declare a true winner here—especially since it will differ greatly from person to person. AQUA (WATER), AZELAIC ACID, PROPANEDIOL, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, PHENOXYETHANOL, ACACIA SENEGAL GUM, XANTHAN GUM, ALLANTOIN, GLYCERIN, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, POLYSORBATE 60, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, MALTODEXTRIN, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, HYDROLYZED GARDENIA FLORIDA EXTRACT, GARDENIA FLORIDA FRUIT EXTRACT, POLYLYSINE.