Comparison between The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% vs. The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%

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13 Ingredients 17

1
Water
1
Water
2
Niacinamide
2
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
3
Zinc PCA
3
Dimethicone
4
Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum
4
Azelaic Acid
5
Pentylene Glycol
5
Dimethicone/​bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
6
Carrageenan
6
Dimethyl Isosorbide
7
Acacia Senegal Gum
7
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
8
Xanthan Gum
8
Polysilicone-11
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Uniqueness9 out of 13
69.2%
Uniqueness13 out of 17
76.5%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
Yes
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
5 out of 13
38%
chemical
8 out of 13
62%
natural
2 out of 17
12%
chemical
13 out of 17
76%

Concerns

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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: 1Negative: 0
Tocopherol#10
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% vs. The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%
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

#2Niacinamide

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning, Smoothing
Antioxidants
Acne fighting
Pore Shrinking
Soothing
Anti-aging
Lightening
Elasticity improvement
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Niacinamide is a form of Vitamin B3 and it’s a superman in cosmetics. This ingredient is researched very well. It has a lot of positive reviews from scientists and experts. It's very important for healthy skin. The lack of this vitamin can cause dryness, itching, and sun sensitivity. The component removes small wrinkles and fine lines, heals wounds, and prevents the forming of cancer cells. It also makes the skin tone even by removing dark spots. It increases ceramide synthesis which increases the overall health of your skin. It fights acne and lowers pores.

Researches say that 4-5% of Niacinamide is the most effective concentration for skincare use.

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#2Isodecyl Neopentanoate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
Softening
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Position 3

#3Zinc PCA

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Humectant
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#3Dimethicone

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Dimethicone is the most popular silicone. It makes the skin softer and forms a film adding smooth and silky feeling. This film not only improves how the skin feels but also works as a protective barrier. It also improves the visual appearance of your skin by filling small wrinkles. What you should really know is that this component is difficult to wash off! So make sure you did proper cleansing after using it.

Position 4

#4Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum

Origin: natural
Role: Binding, Emulsion stabilizer, Viscosity controlling agent
Antioxidants
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#4Azelaic Acid

Origin: No information
Role: Buffering agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Position 5

#5Pentylene 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.

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#5Dimethicone/​bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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