Allies of Skin Azelaic and Kojic Advanced Clarifying Serum

Allies of Skin

Azelaic and Kojic Advanced Clarifying Serum

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General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
62%
Combination (dry)
62%
Balanced
92%
Combination (oily)
78%
Oily
78%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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Clear, radiant skin is yours with the Allies of Skin Azelaic & Kojic Advanced Clarifying Serum (30ml). Discover the Allies of Skin supercharged clarity serum, with 10% azelaic acid, 1% kojic acid, 3% hexylresorcinol complex, ribose, liquorice, and bakuchiol complex, to deliver a dose of skin-loving, purifying power. Banish blackheads, calm redness, and keep breakouts at bay with this super serum. Diminish enlarged pores, post-blemish marks, and excess sebum for a smooth, supple, and refreshed complexion. Gentle yet potent, this formula is perfect for all skin types, including sensitive. Say goodbye to congested skin and clogged pores, and hello to renewed radiance. A clarified complexion is yours with each drop.

Key Insights

Benefits

7
Anti-Acne
Anti-Aging
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Smooths Bumpy Skin
Soothing

Active Ingredients

1
Bakuchiol

About Azelaic and Kojic Advanced Clarifying Serum

Overview

Azelaic and Kojic Advanced Clarifying Serum is a lightweight serum from Allies of Skin. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 25 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Propanediol and Glycerin, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice.

Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Azelaic Acid, Kojic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Stem Extract and Hexylresorcinol.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Allantoin, Hydrogenated Bisabolol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice and Hexylresorcinol.

Cell renewal: Moderate. Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover, and here that comes from Bakuchiol and Azelaic Acid.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.

Where it fits in a routine

It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after toner, before moisturiser. Apply to clean, dry skin and give it a minute to absorb before the next layer. Introduce one new treatment at a time so you can identify what is working.

This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No fragrance or declared allergens
  • No essential oils
  • No drying alcohol
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • 5 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)
  • Contains ingredients usually flagged for review during pregnancy

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin

May suit

  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive skin

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 9 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 6 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 4 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Dark Spot Fading 3 ingredients

    Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time

  • Evens Skin Tone 2 ingredients

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Anti-Acne 1 ingredient

    Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores

  • Smooths Bumpy Skin 1 ingredient

    Refines texture by gently exfoliating rough, uneven patches

Does not target

Blackhead Reducing Oil Control Pore Minimizer

None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the juice expressed from the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae

Soothing Hydration

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Nonanedioic acid

Anti-Acne Dark Spot Fading Smooths Bumpy Skin

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

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)

Hydration

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl

Hydration

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

5-Hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-4-pyrone

Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone Anti-Aging

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

4-Hexyl-1,3-benzenediol

Anti-Aging Dark Spot Fading Soothing
Bakuchiol Bakuchiol

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Bakuchiol (babchi seed extract) is a plant-based retinol alternative that softens wrinkles and fades dark spots with less irritation. IUPAC name: 4-[(1E,3S)-3,7-dimethyl-3-vinylocta-1,6-dien-1-yl]phenol

Soothing Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone

14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

D-ribose

Anti-Aging Hydration

15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-

Soothing

17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane

Hydration Anti-Aging

18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration High

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support None

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Moderate

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Moderate

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal Moderate

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (1)

Supporting ingredients (24)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Aqua Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Azelaic Acid Butylene Glycol Propanediol Caprylic/capric Triglyceride Kojic Acid Leuconostoc/radish Root Ferment Filtrate Hexylresorcinol Ethyl Linoleate Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables Glycyrrhiza Glabra Stem Extract Ribose Allantoin Hydrogenated Bisabolol Squalane Glycerin Polysorbate 85 Dodecane Xanthan Gum Hydroxyethylcellulose Caprylyl Glycol Glyceryl Laurate Glyceryl Undecylenate

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • Fragrance-free
  • Essential-oil-free
  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Facial oils

    Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
  • BHA (salicylic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Treat" step.

  • Apply to clean, dry skin and give it a minute to absorb before the next layer.
  • Introduce one new treatment at a time so you can identify what is working.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Contains Kojic Acid, usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
5 ingredients could feed malassezia: Ethyl Linoleate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Polysorbate 85, Glyceryl Laurate, Glyceryl Undecylenate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 25 ingredients on the label.

7
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

5
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

4
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

4
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

3
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

3
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

3
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

3
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

2
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

1
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

1
Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

1
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Aqua Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Water

Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the juice expressed from the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae

Soothing Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Journal of Food Science and Technology, April 2021, pages 1, 217–1, 226
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, June 2020, pages 1-14
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, April 2020, pages 299-308
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2007, pages 1-50
3 Azelaic Acid pH adjuster
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Nonanedioic acid

Anti-Acne Dark Spot Fading Smooths Bumpy Skin
8 scientific references
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, March 2017, pages 35-42
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, March 2017, pages 37-40
  • Advanced Biomedical Research, February 2017, ePublication
  • Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, October 2016, pages 771-775
  • Skin Therapy Letter, January 2016, pages 1-7
  • Cutis, January 2016, pages E9-E11
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2015, pages 964-968
  • International Journal of Toxicology, August 2012, pages 1-72
4 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

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)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
  • Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
5 Propanediol Texture agent
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • PubChem Compound Summary, April 2021, ePublication
  • SpecialChem, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, June 2018, pages 1-73
  • Cosmetics & Toiletries, May 2013, pages 81-86
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 34-35
  • Periodica Polytechnica Chemical Engineering, 2014, pages 43-48
  • International Journal of Toxicology, January 2003, pages 4-5
  • Food and Chemical Toxicology, January 2000, pages 79-98
  • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, August 1985, pages 303-311
7 Kojic Acid Antioxidant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

5-Hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-4-pyrone

Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone Anti-Aging
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract, Preservative

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Raphanus sativus roots by the microorganism, Leuconostoc

9 Hexylresorcinol Preservative
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

4-Hexyl-1,3-benzenediol

Anti-Aging Dark Spot Fading Soothing
6 scientific references
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, February 2022, pages 103–117
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, December 2020, pages 3, 280–3, 285
  • Journal of Biomolecular Research and Therapeutics, December 2018, pages 1–3
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, July 2016, pages 863–868
  • Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, August 2015, pages 7, 032–7, 040
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, February 2011, page AB22
10 Ethyl Linoleate Emollient
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Ethyl linoleate

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables is the fraction of Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae, seed oil, which has not been transformed into soap during the process of saponification

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Stem Extract is the extract of the stems of Glycyrrhiza glabra, Fabaceae.

13 Bakuchiol Emollient
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Active, Antioxidant, Preservative

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Bakuchiol (babchi seed extract) is a plant-based retinol alternative that softens wrinkles and fades dark spots with less irritation. IUPAC name: 4-[(1E,3S)-3,7-dimethyl-3-vinylocta-1,6-dien-1-yl]phenol

Soothing Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone
14 scientific references
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, July 2020, pages 1-12
  • Pharmacological Research, March 2019, pages 208-213
  • British Journal of Dermatology, February 2019, pages 253-254
  • Oncotarget, March 2016, pages 14, 616-14, 627
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, June 2014, pages 221-230
  • Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry, 2010, pages 1504-1506
  • The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, 2010, pages 105-114
  • Pharmacognosy Review, January-June 2010, pages 68-76
  • British Journal of Dermatology, 2019 (randomized trial vs retinol: bjd.16918)
  • Phytochemistry Reviews, 2024 (review: s11101-024-09926-y)
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026 (review: ics.70116)
  • PubMed 41151326, 2025 (bakuchiol against MRSA)
  • PubMed 38199573, 2024 (antiviral targets PHB2, VDAC1, VDAC2)
  • PubMed 37857572, 2023 (C. elegans lifespan and amyloid-beta)
14 Ribose Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

D-ribose

Anti-Aging Hydration
15 Allantoin Occlusive
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Soothing

15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-

Soothing
8 scientific references
  • Chemistry Series, March 2020, pages 7-21
  • Molecules, June 2019, pages 1-33
  • European Journal of Pharmacology, February 2018, pages 68-78
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, June 2017, Volume 76, Issue 2, Supplement 1
  • Pharmacognosy Review, Volume 5, July-December 2011
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2010, Supplement, pages 84S-97S
  • Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, October 2008, ePublication
  • https://wwwaccessdatafdagov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearchcfm?CFRPart=347&showFR=1
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Hydrogenated Bisabolol is the end-product of the controlled hydrogenation of Bisabolol

17 Squalane Emollient
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane

Hydration Anti-Aging
9 scientific references
  • Cosmetics Ingredient Review, 2019, ePublication
  • ACS Open, July 2017, pages 3, 989–3, 996
  • Indian Journal of Dermatology, May-June 2016, pages 279-297
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, June 2014, pages 25-32
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, January-February 2013, pages 59-66
  • Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, 2012, pages 223-233
  • Molecules, January 2009, pages 540-554
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2006, pages 2, 430-2, 437
  • Free Radical Research, April 2002, pages 471-477
18 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
19 Polysorbate 85 Surfactant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Sorbitan, tri-9-octadecenoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs., (Z,Z,Z)-

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Dodecane

Hydration
2 scientific references
  • Food and Chemical Toxicology, Supplement 1, December 2020, ePublication
  • Toxicology Letters, November 2004, pages 255–266
21 Xanthan Gum Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Xanthan gum

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl ether

23 Caprylyl Glycol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Octane-1,2-diol

24 Glyceryl Laurate Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lauric acid, monoester with glycerol / 2,3-dihydroxypropyl laurate

Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Undecylenic Acid, Monoester with 1,2,3,-Propanetriol

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Azelaic and Kojic Advanced Clarifying Serum?

AQUA, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, AZELAIC ACID, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PROPANEDIOL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, KOJIC ACID, LEUCONOSTOC/RADISH ROOT FERMENT FILTRATE, HEXYLRESORCINOL, ETHYL LINOLEATE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES, GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA STEM EXTRACT, BAKUCHIOL, RIBOSE, ALLANTOIN, HYDROGENATED BISABOLOL, SQUALANE, GLYCERIN, POLYSORBATE 85, DODECANE, XANTHAN GUM, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, GLYCERYL LAURATE, GLYCERYL UNDECYLENATE.

What are the active ingredients in Azelaic and Kojic Advanced Clarifying Serum?

BAKUCHIOL.

How do I use Azelaic and Kojic Advanced Clarifying Serum?

Use daily (AM/PM). After cleansing and misting, apply 1-3 pumps to the face and neck. Follow with moisturiser, always follow with SPF in the daytime.

What skin types is Azelaic and Kojic Advanced Clarifying Serum good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.

Is Azelaic and Kojic Advanced Clarifying Serum good for sensitive skin?

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Is Azelaic and Kojic Advanced Clarifying Serum fungal acne safe?

5 ingredients could feed malassezia: Ethyl Linoleate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Polysorbate 85, Glyceryl Laurate, Glyceryl Undecylenate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Azelaic and Kojic Advanced Clarifying Serum while pregnant?

It contains Kojic Acid, which are usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy. Ask your doctor or midwife before using it.

Is Azelaic and Kojic Advanced Clarifying Serum fragrance free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.

Does Azelaic and Kojic Advanced Clarifying Serum contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Azelaic and Kojic Advanced Clarifying Serum silicone free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.

Does Azelaic and Kojic Advanced Clarifying Serum contain essential oils?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is Azelaic and Kojic Advanced Clarifying Serum paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Azelaic and Kojic Advanced Clarifying Serum?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.

When should I apply Azelaic and Kojic Advanced Clarifying Serum?

Use it morning and evening, after toner, before moisturiser.

How many ingredients does Azelaic and Kojic Advanced Clarifying Serum have?

It lists 25 ingredients, of which 1 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Azelaic and Kojic Advanced Clarifying Serum?

Allies of Skin.

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