4
Shared Ingredients
Makeup Artist's Choice Azelaic Salicylic Gel W/licorice Root Extract vs Mario Badescu Clarifying Serum with Azelaic Acid
Comparing Makeup Artist's Choice Azelaic Salicylic Gel W/licorice Root Extract versus Mario Badescu Clarifying Serum with Azelaic Acid — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
Product 1
Makeup Artist's Choice Azelaic Salicylic Gel W/licorice Root Extract
vs
Product 2
Mario Badescu Clarifying Serum with Azelaic Acid
10
Unique to Makeup Artist's Choice Azelaic Salicylic Gel W/licorice Root Extract
36
Unique to Mario Badescu Clarifying Serum with Azelaic Acid
Makeup Artist's Choice Azelaic Salicylic Gel W/licorice Root Extract has a lower comedogenic rating, making it the safer pick for acne-prone skin. Mario Badescu Clarifying Serum with Azelaic Acid scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 4 ingredients in common. Makeup Artist's Choice Azelaic Salicylic Gel W/licorice Root Extract has 10 unique ingredients while Mario Badescu Clarifying Serum with Azelaic Acid has 36.
Skin Safety Profile
0%
Comedogenic
9 rated
93%
Safe
14 rated
38%
Irritant
13 rated
Based on 14 rated ingredient s
5%
Comedogenic
22 rated
98%
Safe
40 rated
18%
Irritant
38 rated
Based on 40 rated ingredient s
Product Benefits & Effects
✓Positive — Beneficial effects !Caution — Monitor closely
Azelaic Salicylic Gel W/licorice Root Extract Benefits
✓Has skin-brightening properties✓Reduces dark spots!May cause dryness for some skin types!May cause irritation for some skin types✓Redness Reducing!May Worsen Rosacea!May Worsen Eczema✓Reduces Large Pores✓Good For Oily Skin✓Acne Fighting
Clarifying Serum with Azelaic Acid Benefits
✓Reduces Large Pores✓Has scar-healing properties✓Has Anti-aging properties!May trigger acne for some skin types!May cause dryness for some skin types✓Reduces dark spots✓Hydrating!May cause irritation for some skin types✓Redness Reducing!May Worsen Rosacea!May Worsen Eczema
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (4)
1
Ingredients — Unique to Makeup Artist's Choice Azelaic Salicylic Gel W/licorice Root Extract
2
Ingredients — Unique to Mario Badescu Clarifying Serum with Azelaic Acid
Lactobacillus Ferment LysateCSIRAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceCSIRPotassium Azeloyl DiglycinateCSIR2-Hydroxyethyl AcrylateCSIRInulinCSIRPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6CSIRScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractCSIRMagnolia Officinalis Bark ExtractCSIRBetaineCSIRPolysorbate 20CSIRChlorphenesinCSIRAlpha-Glucan OligosaccharideCSIRCaprylyl GlycolCSIRAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerCSIRSodium PCACSIRSodium LactateCSIRSodium SulfiteCSIRPCACSIRLactic AcidCSIRHydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateCSIRSerineCSIRSodium BenzoateCSIRAlanineCSIRSodium ChlorideCSIRGlycineCSIRPolyglycerin-6CSIRGlutamic AcidCSIRLysine HclCSIRThreonineCSIRArginineCSIRPotassium SorbateCSIROrthosiphon Stamineus Leaf ExtractCSIRHydroxyacetophenoneCSIRProlineCSIR1,2-HexanediolCSIRCitric AcidCSIR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Makeup Artist's Choice Azelaic Salicylic Gel W/licorice Root Extract better than Mario Badescu Clarifying Serum with Azelaic Acid for sensitive skin?
By comparing Azelaic Salicylic Gel W/licorice Root Extract and Clarifying Serum with Azelaic Acid side-by-side, you can identify which product has fewer irritants and a better safety profile for sensitive skin. Check the irritancy ratings in the comparison matrix above.
Which product, Azelaic Salicylic Gel W/licorice Root Extract or Clarifying Serum with Azelaic Acid, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Azelaic Salicylic Gel W/licorice Root Extract and Clarifying Serum with Azelaic Acid. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Azelaic Salicylic Gel W/licorice Root Extract and Clarifying Serum with Azelaic Acid share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Azelaic Salicylic Gel W/licorice Root Extract or Clarifying Serum with Azelaic Acid.
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