# Azclear vs Sand & Sky

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/azclear-vs-sand-and-sky

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Germany.

Azclear and Sand & Sky are two distinct skincare lines known for addressing [complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/complex) skin concerns through dedicated formulations. Azclear is deeply appreciated for its soothing [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/serum) and carefully balanced formulas, such as its Medicated Lotion, which suit sensitive, acne-prone, and reactive skin types best. Conversely, Sand & Sky is beloved for its purifying masks and targeted formulas, including the [Australian Pink Clay](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/pink-clay) Porefining Face Mask, which suit combination, oily, and acne-prone skin best. While both nurture and balance the complexion, the former relies on gentle nature, whereas its botanical counterpart focuses on botanical ingredients to gently clarify.

This page compares some of the most popular Azclear and Sand & Sky products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=compare&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pgf25fb60dd6).

### Popular Azclear vs Sand & Sky products

#### Sand & Sky

- [Australian Pink Clay Porefining Face Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/sand-and-sky/australian-pink-clay-porefining-face-mask/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit

#### Azclear

- [Medicated Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/azclear/medicated-lotion/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### Azclear or Sand & Sky: which is better?

For oily acne-prone skin, Sand & Sky has a High Lovi fit with its [Australian Pink Clay](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/pink-clay) Porefining Face Mask, while Azclear achieves a High fit with its Medicated Lotion. Azclear has a fragrance-free formula across the products on this page, whereas the Sand & Sky mask includes fragrance.

### What is the difference between Azclear and Sand & Sky?

Azclear has a High Lovi fit for oily acne-prone skin, and Sand & Sky has a High Lovi fit for acne-prone skin, oily acne-prone skin, combination skin, and oily skin. Azclear lists no fragrance in the products on this page, whereas Sand & Sky includes fragrance in its face mask.

[Pharmaceutics, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/)

### Which is more affordable, Azclear or Sand & Sky?

I am sorry, but the provided page facts do not contain pricing or affordability information for either Azclear or Sand & Sky.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Azclear or Sand & Sky?

Azclear Medicated Lotion has a High fit and Sand & Sky Australian Pink Clay Porefining Face Mask has a High fit for oily acne-prone skin on Lovi. [Azelaic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/azelaic-acid) helps manage acne, while [clay](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/clay) helps clear pores.

[Pharmaceutics, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/)

### Which brand was founded earlier, Azclear or Sand & Sky?

Azclear was founded earlier than Sand & Sky, having been established in 2010 compared to Sand & Sky's founding in 2017.

### Which brand includes fragrance in its products listed on the page?

Sand & Sky includes fragrance in its Australian Pink Clay Porefining Face Mask, while every product on the Azclear page lists no fragrance.

### What skin types are best suited for the Azclear Medicated Lotion?

Azclear Medicated Lotion achieves a High Lovi fit for oily acne-prone skin and an Average fit for oily, combination, acne-prone, sensitive, and dark spot-prone skin types. Azelaic acid helps manage acne vulgaris.

[Pharmaceutics, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/)

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Treatment of acne with a combination of propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera compared to erythromycin cream: two double-blind investigations](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30588129/) Aloe barbadensis leaf juice · Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
- [Efficacy and Safety of Azelaic Acid Nanocrystal-Loaded In Situ Hydrogel in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/) Azelaic acid · Pharmaceutics, 2021
- [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- [Quaternized carboxymethyl chitosan/organic montmorillonite nanocomposite as a novel cosmetic ingredient against skin aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28732847/) Bentonite · Carbohydrate Polymers, 2017
- [High molecular compounds (polysaccharides and proanthocyanidins) from Hamamelis virginiana bark: influence on human skin keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation and influence on irritated skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11684194/) Witch hazel bark extract · Phytochemistry, 2001
- [Inhibition of TRPV1 prevented skin irritancy induced by phenoxyethanol. A preliminary in vitro and in vivo study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27168163/) Phenoxyethanol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017
- [Effects of 15% Azelaic Acid Gel in the Management of Post-Inflammatory Erythema and Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Acne Vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38734843/) Azelaic acid · Dermatology and Therapy, 2024
- [The usefulness of a dermocosmetic containing Myrtus communis extract and azelaic acid for maintenance phase of adult female acne: Results from a randomized exploratory investigator-blinded comparative study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36729399/) Azelaic acid · Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2023
- [Safety assessment on comedogenicity of dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate in Asian subjects: A double-blind randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34471722/) Vitamin e tocopheryl acetate · Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021
- [The Therapeutic Effects of a Bentonite-Based Facial Mask With Alcea sulphurea Extract on Acne Severity and Patient Experience: Add-On Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41347526/) Bentonite · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

## The brands

- Skincare: [Azclear](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/azclear)
- Skincare: [Sand & Sky](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/sand-and-sky)

## More comparisons

- [SKIN1004 vs Azclear](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/skin1004-vs-azclear)
- [SKIN1004 vs Sand & Sky](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/skin1004-vs-sand-and-sky)
- [Anua vs Azclear](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/anua-vs-azclear)
- [Anua vs Sand & Sky](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/anua-vs-sand-and-sky)
- [Medicube vs Azclear](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/medicube-vs-azclear)
- [Medicube vs Sand & Sky](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/medicube-vs-sand-and-sky)
- [The Ordinary vs Azclear](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/the-ordinary-vs-azclear)
- [The Ordinary vs Sand & Sky](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/the-ordinary-vs-sand-and-sky)
- [Beauty of Joseon vs Azclear](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/beauty-of-joseon-vs-azclear)
- [Beauty of Joseon vs Sand & Sky](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/beauty-of-joseon-vs-sand-and-sky)
- [COSRX vs Azclear](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/cosrx-vs-azclear)
- [COSRX vs Sand & Sky](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/cosrx-vs-sand-and-sky)
- [CeraVe vs Azclear](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/cerave-vs-azclear)
- [CeraVe vs Sand & Sky](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/cerave-vs-sand-and-sky)
- [La Roche-Posay vs Azclear](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/la-roche-posay-vs-azclear)
- [La Roche-Posay vs Sand & Sky](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/la-roche-posay-vs-sand-and-sky)
- [Dr. Althea vs Azclear](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/dr-althea-vs-azclear)
- [Dr. Althea vs Sand & Sky](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/dr-althea-vs-sand-and-sky)
- [Some By Mi vs Azclear](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/some-by-mi-vs-azclear)
- [Some By Mi vs Sand & Sky](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/some-by-mi-vs-sand-and-sky)

## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this comparison: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

Page built Nov 8, 2026.

More from Lovi: https://lovi.care/skincare/llms.txt

## This page in other countries

- United States: https://lovi.care/skincare/compare/azclear-vs-sand-and-sky
- United Kingdom: https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/compare/azclear-vs-sand-and-sky
- Ireland: https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/azclear-vs-sand-and-sky
- Germany: https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/azclear-vs-sand-and-sky (this page)
- France: https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/compare/azclear-vs-sand-and-sky
- Italy: https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/azclear-vs-sand-and-sky
- Netherlands: https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/azclear-vs-sand-and-sky
- Spain: https://lovi.care/skincare/es/compare/azclear-vs-sand-and-sky
- Canada: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/compare/azclear-vs-sand-and-sky
- Australia: https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/azclear-vs-sand-and-sky
- Singapore: https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/azclear-vs-sand-and-sky
- Saudi Arabia: https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/azclear-vs-sand-and-sky
- United Arab Emirates: https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/azclear-vs-sand-and-sky
