Skin1004
Azelaic Acid 10 AmpouleCetaphil
Advanced Daily Defense SerumA serum built around Azelaic acid and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.
A serum built around Niacinamide and Vitamin E, for hydration and pollution defence.
Brand price
USD 20.40 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
Not recorded · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Centella asiatica (Cica)2
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.

Benefits

Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Panthenol, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation6
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Beta-Glucan, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Panthenol
Redness Reducing5
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Azelaic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Peg/Ppg-8/3 Laurate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
Buffering
Skin Conditioning
Cleansing
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Humectant
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Smoothing
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Humectant
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Allantoin
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
Learn more about Allantoin →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopherol →Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →
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