Comparison between Niche Beauty Lab Theramid Azid 15% Azelaic Acid Treatment vs. Paula's Choice 10 Azelaic Acid Booster

Niche Beauty Lab

Theramid Azid 15% Azelaic Acid Treatment

Paula's Choice

10 Azelaic Acid Booster

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30 Ingredients 21

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Water

Azelaic Acid

Azelaic Acid (Skin-Brightening/Tone Improving)

Glycerin

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (Emollient)

Propanediol

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Skin-Replenishing)

Glycereth-26

Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate (Emollient)

Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour

Glycerin (Skin-Replenishing)

Carnosine

Cetearyl Alcohol (Texture Enhancer)

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2

Glyceryl Stearate (Texture Enhancer)

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Uniqueness29 out of 30

96.7%

Uniqueness20 out of 21

95.2%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Yes

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

8 out of 30

27%

chemical

12 out of 30

40%

natural

1 out of 21

chemical

0 out of 21

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Glycerin^#3Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour^#6

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Glyceryl Stearate SE^#23

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Citric Acid^#30

Dry skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Niche Beauty Lab Theramid Azid 15% Azelaic Acid Treatment vs. Paula's Choice 10 Azelaic Acid Booster

Position 1

Both products have the same component on this position.

#1Water

Origin: natural

Role: Solvent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2

#2Azelaic Acid

Origin: No information

Role: Buffering agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

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#2Azelaic Acid (Skin-Brightening/Tone Improving)

Origin: No information

Role: No information

Position 3

#3Glycerin

Origin: natural

Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Softening

Hair structure improvement

Hair gloss

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

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#3C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (Emollient)

Origin: No information

Role: No information

Position 4

#4Propanediol

Origin: chemical

Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Hair conditioning

EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.

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#4Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Skin-Replenishing)

Origin: No information

Role: No information

Position 5

#5Glycereth-26

Origin: chemical

Role: Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

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#5Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate (Emollient)

Origin: No information

Role: No information