SkinCeuticals
Glycolic Acid 10 Renew Cream for Night TimeThe Ordinary
Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%A chemical exfoliant built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A chemical exfoliant built around Azelaic acid and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 96.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 10.98 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients


Benefits

Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Jojoba Esters, Polyglycerin-3, Propanediol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera, Caprylyl Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera, Jojoba Esters, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Isohexadecane, Tocopherol
Smoothing4
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Isohexadecane

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera, Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera, Jojoba Esters, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Emollient
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Emollient
Tocopherol (in both products)
Occlusive
0-3 / 3
- Vitamin E
- Anti-Pollution
- Antioxidant
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aqua
Solvent
Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopherol →
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