Azelaic Acid 16 Calming Serum
Lumiwise Brightening Ampoule Serum

Medicube

Azelaic Acid 16 Calming Serum

Sulwhasoo

Lumiwise Brightening Ampoule Serum

A serum built around Azelaic acid and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.

A serum built around Niacinamide and Vitamin C derivative, for hydration and barrier repair.

Serum
Serum
31 ingredients
39 ingredients

Brand price

USD 26.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 130.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • Ceramide1

    Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.

    Ceramide NP

  • Face oil1

    An oil formulated to be used on the face.

    Squalane

  • Panthenol (provitamin B5)1

    Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.

    Panthenol

  • Centella asiatica (Cica)1

    Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.

    Centella Asiatica Extract

  • Vitamin E1

    Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.

    Tocopherol

  • Vitamin C derivative (stable)1

    Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.

    3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

  • Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1

    Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.

    Polysorbate 60

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Citric Acid

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Water (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

  • Azelaic Acid

    Buffering

    • Azelaic acid
    • Acne Fighting
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Redness Reducing

  • Butylene Glycol (in both products)

    Humectant

    1 / 0

    • Hydrating

  • Propanediol (in both products)

    Viscosity Controlling

    0-1 / —

    • Hydrating

  • Sodium Hydroxide

    Buffering

    0 / —

  • Propylene Glycol

    Humectant

    0 / 0

  • Alcohol Denat. (in both products)

    Fragrance

    0 / —

    • Denatured alcohol
    • May Worsen Dryness
    • May Worsen Eczema
    • May Worsen Irritation
    • May Worsen Rosacea

  • 1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

  • Niacinamide (in both products)

    Smoothing

    0 / —

    • Niacinamide
    • Acne Fighting
    • Barrier Repair
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining
    • Redness Reducing

  • Citric Acid (in both products)

    Buffering

    0 / —

    • AHA
    • Exfoliating
    • Smoothing

  • Water (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

  • Propanediol (in both products)

    Viscosity Controlling

    0-1 / —

    • Hydrating

  • Alcohol Denat. (in both products)

    Fragrance

    0 / —

    • Denatured alcohol
    • May Worsen Dryness
    • May Worsen Eczema
    • May Worsen Irritation
    • May Worsen Rosacea

  • Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone

    Skin Conditioning

    • Silicones

  • Glycerin

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating

  • Niacinamide (in both products)

    Smoothing

    0 / —

    • Niacinamide
    • Acne Fighting
    • Barrier Repair
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining
    • Redness Reducing

  • 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

    Skin Conditioning

    • Vitamin C
    • Vitamin C derivative (stable)
    • Antioxidant
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots

  • Butylene Glycol (in both products)

    Humectant

    1 / 0

    • Hydrating

  • 1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

  • Dimethicone

    Emollient

    1 / 0

    • Silicones
    • Barrier Repair
    • Hydrating
    • Smoothing

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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