# Azclear vs the purest

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Azclear and the purest are distinct skincare lines recognized for their gentle moisturizers, soothing [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/serum), and carefully balanced formulas. Azclear is best suited for sensitive, acne-prone, and reactive skin types through its standout Medicated Lotion, while the purest suits sensitive, dry, and combination skin with reliable daily support for acne-prone skin. Both brands earn praise for their mild nature, yet they differ because the former focuses on nurturing and balancing the complexion, whereas the latter delivers consistent, understated performance.

This page compares some of the most popular Azclear and the purest 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=pgfc84c02630).

### Popular Azclear vs the purest products

#### Azclear

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

#### the purest

- [solutions](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/the-purest/solutions/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### Azclear or the purest: which is better?

Azclear works best for oily acne-prone skin, where Lovi gives it a High fit, whereas the purest is a better fit for sensitive skin with a High fit. Azclear helps manage acne and breakouts, and every product on this page is fragrance-free.

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

### What is the difference between Azclear and the purest?

Azclear is a High fit for oily acne-prone skin, whereas the purest solutions moisturizer is a High fit for sensitive skin. Azclear lists no fragrance in the products on this page, while the purest includes fragrance.

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

### Which is more affordable, Azclear or the purest?

This page does not provide pricing information for either Azclear or the purest, so it is not possible to compare their affordability.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Azclear or the purest?

Azclear has a High fit for oily acne-prone skin, whereas the purest has a Low fit for acne-prone skin and oily acne-prone skin. Azclear helps manage acne because its key ingredient is [azelaic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/azelaic-acid).

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

### Between Azclear and the purest, which brand has been established longer?

Azclear has been established longer than the purest, having been founded in 2010 compared to the purest being founded in 2020.

### Do any products from the purest contain fragrance, and how does that compare to Azclear?

Yes, the solutions product by the purest lists fragrance, whereas every product on the Azclear page lists no fragrance. For Lovi fit levels, Azclear has a High fit for oily acne-prone skin, while the purest has a High fit for sensitive skin.

### Which brand offers a high Lovi fit level for oily acne-prone skin?

Azclear offers a High Lovi fit level for oily acne-prone skin with its Medicated Lotion, whereas the purest provides a Low fit for this skin type.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- [Moisturizing and Antiinflammatory Properties of Cosmetic Formulations Containing Centella asiatica Extract](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27168678/) Centella asiatica · Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
- [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
- [A new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/) Panthenol · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 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 · Phytochemistry, 2001
- [Systematic Study of Paeonol/Madecassoside Co-Delivery Nanoemulsion Transdermal Delivery System for Enhancing Barrier Repair and Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37446936/) Centella asiatica · Molecules, 2023
- [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
- [Antiaging, Brightening, and Antioxidant Efficacy of Fermented Bilberry Extract (Vaccinium myrtillus): A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39064646/) Vaccinium myrtillus · Nutrients, 2024
- [Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40613435/) Panthenol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
- [Efficacy and safety of combination cream of stimu-tex AS™ (spent grain wax, Argania Spinosa Kernel oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) extract), and saccharide isomerate after fractional CO2 laser procedure: split-face, double blinded, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41134387/) Shea butter · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025

## The brands

- Skincare: [Azclear](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/azclear)
- Skincare: [the purest](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/the-purest)

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## 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).

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