Comparison between Q+A Azelaic Acid Balancing Serum vs. Q+A Peptide Facial Serum

Q+A

Azelaic Acid Balancing Serum

Q+A

Peptide Facial Serum

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24 Ingredients 22

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Water

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice

Propylene Glycol

Betaine

Azelaic Acid

Pentylene Glycol

Betaine

Xanthan Gum

Zinc PCA

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice Powder

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Sodium Phytate

Glycerin

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Uniqueness15 out of 24

62.5%

Uniqueness13 out of 22

59.1%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

9 out of 24

38%

chemical

10 out of 24

42%

natural

8 out of 22

36%

chemical

7 out of 22

32%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 3Negative: 0

Propylene Glycol^#3Betaine^#5Glycerin^#8

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Citric Acid^#24

Dry skin

Positive: 4Negative: 0

Propylene Glycol^#2Betaine^#3Glycerin^#8Sodium Hyaluronate^#14

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 2

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice Powder^#6Lactic Acid^#17Citric Acid^#22

Detailed view

Q+A Azelaic Acid Balancing Serum vs. Q+A Peptide Facial 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

#2Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent

UV Protection

Moisturizing

Soothing

Healing

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice is a natural juice received from Aloe leaves. It has been used in cosmetics for hundreds of ages. Scientists have discovered that it contains more than 200 nutrients: minerals, amino acids, vitamins, and so on. It’s a good component for calming irritated skin. It also helps to heal wounds, helps the skin regenerate faster, improves collagen syncretization, tones up, and moisturizes the skin. It also provides a slight UV-filtering effect.

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#2Propylene Glycol

Origin: chemical

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

Moisturizing

EWG Rating [ 3 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Good for dry skin

Propylene Glycol is a useful componet with many positive effects. It’s a very good moisturizer. It helps to deliver ingredients into deeper layers of the skin. It creates a protective layer on the skin preventing water loss. The component is researched very well and doesn’t have notable side effects. It’s used even for making food.

Position 3

#3Propylene Glycol

Origin: chemical

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

Moisturizing

EWG Rating [ 3 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Good for dry skin

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#3Betaine

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Softening

Hair structure improvement

Hair gloss

Hair protection

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Good for dry skin

Betaine is used a lot in “organic” skincare products. It is a good moisturizer that not only hydrates the skin but also strengthens the cell membrane. This helps to lower the water loss over time. It also softens the skin and reduces irritation and redness. It’s often used at a 3-5% concentration depending on the product.

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Position 4

#4Azelaic Acid

Origin: No information

Role: Buffering agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

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#4Pentylene Glycol

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Solvent

Moisturizing

Hair conditioning

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Pentylene Glycol is a great replacement for Propylene Glycol. It has very similar characteristics but it’s derived from plants (usually from corn). Natural cosmetics lovers will find this component very useful. It enhances the moisturizing effect of cosmetic products, improves the efficiency of preservatives and it’s an effective emulsifier. It’s approved by ECOCERT and COSMOS so it’s considered to be 100% safe and can be used in vegan products.

Position 5

#5Betaine

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Softening

Hair structure improvement

Hair gloss

Hair protection

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Good for dry skin

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#5Xanthan Gum

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Binding, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Gel forming, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Xanthan Gum is used as a thickener or rheology modifier and emulsion stabilizer. It doesn’t provide any notable skin-related effects and is used mostly for formulation purposes. It makes the product’s texture smooth and even. It’s a naturally-derived thickener. Notable fact: it can also be found in the food you eat every day, so it is 100% safe.