Serum comparison
Plum 15% Vitamin C & Mandarin Glow Boost Serum vs The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%
For acne-prone skin, Plum 15% Vitamin C & Mandarin Glow Boost Serum scores higher (100% vs 63% clean). For fungal acne, Plum 15% Vitamin C & Mandarin Glow Boost Serum is the safer pick.
| Plum 15% Vitamin C & Mandarin Glow Boost Serum | The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean score | 100% | 63% |
| Pore-clogging | Acne-safe | Mild risk |
| Fungal acne | Fungal-acne safe | Not fungal-acne safe |
| Ingredients rated 3+ | 0 | 0 |
| Recognised ingredients | 1 / 18 | 4 / 17 |
| Type | leave-on | leave-on |
Only in Plum 15% Vitamin C & Mandarin Glow Boost Serum
No extra flagged ingredients compared with the other product.
Only in The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%
- Tocopherol: rated 2/5
- Polysorbate 60: rated 0/5, fungal-acne trigger
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for acne-prone skin, Plum 15% Vitamin C & Mandarin Glow Boost Serum or The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%?
For acne-prone skin, Plum 15% Vitamin C & Mandarin Glow Boost Serum scores higher (100% vs 63% clean). For fungal acne, Plum 15% Vitamin C & Mandarin Glow Boost Serum is the safer pick.
Do Plum 15% Vitamin C & Mandarin Glow Boost Serum and The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% have similar ingredients?
They share 1 recognised ingredients, including Water.
Both scans use each brand's official ingredient list. See the product pages for sources and dates.
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