Comparison between Paula's Choice 10 Azelaic Acid Booster vs. The Inkey List Tranexamic Acid Serum

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21 Ingredients 23

1
Water
1
Water
2
Azelaic Acid (Skin-Brightening/Tone Improving)
2
Butylene Glycol
3
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (Emollient)
3
Glycerin
4
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Skin-Replenishing)
4
Ascorbyl Glucoside
5
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate (Emollient)
5
Tranexamic Acid
6
Glycerin (Skin-Replenishing)
6
Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Fruit Extract
7
Cetearyl Alcohol (Texture Enhancer)
7
1-Methyl-Hydantoin-2-Imide
8
Glyceryl Stearate (Texture Enhancer)
8
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
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Uniqueness20 out of 21
95.2%
Uniqueness22 out of 23
95.7%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
Yes
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
1 out of 21
5%
chemical
0 out of 21
0%
natural
5 out of 23
22%
chemical
15 out of 23
65%

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#2Glycerin#3
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Paula's Choice 10 Azelaic Acid Booster vs. The Inkey List Tranexamic Acid Serum
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 (Skin-Brightening/Tone Improving)

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#2Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

Position 3

#3C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (Emollient)

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#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
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.

Position 4

#4Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Skin-Replenishing)

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#4Ascorbyl Glucoside

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
Antioxidants
UV Protection
Anti-aging
Lightening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 5

#5Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate (Emollient)

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#5Tranexamic Acid

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Astringent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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