MartiDerm vs Sesderma — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Photo-Age HA+ Ampoules
9.1/10 · MartiDerm
| Photo-Age HA+ Ampoules | Azelac Ru Liposomal Serum | |
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| Brand | MartiDerm | Sesderma |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Editor Rating | 9.1/10 ★ | 8.6/10 |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Texture | Watery serum in single-dose glass ampoule | Watery liposomal serum |
| Finish | Brightened, plumped, immediately smoothed | Calmed, brightened, smoothed |
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| Verdict | MartiDerm's most iconic ampoule — and the Spanish 'before-the-event' beauty ritual in glass-vial form. Each 2ml nitrogen-flushed ampoule carries 5% pure L-ascorbic acid + dual-weight hyaluronic acid (sodium hyaluronate + hydrolyzed) + ferulic acid + proteoglycans (sodium chondroitin sulfate, sodium DNA — MartiDerm's house actives) + Argireline peptide. The nitrogen-flushed glass keeps the vitamin C stable at full clinical potency until the moment you snap the ampoule. The ritual of snapping a glass vial, dispensing the entire 2ml dose, applying directly to clean skin, is part of why MartiDerm is the brand Spanish women reach for the night before a wedding, a job interview, or a photographed event. At $55 for 30 ampoules (~$1.80 each), mid-tier per dose — but a fresh, oxidation-free 5% L-AA hit that bottle-format serums genuinely cannot match. | Sesderma's anti-pigmentation hero — and Spanish dermatologists' favorite alternative to hydroquinone for melasma, post-acne marks, and rosacea-related hyperpigmentation. The active stack pairs azelaic acid (the gentle-but-effective tyrosinase inhibitor and anti-inflammatory) with diacetyl boldine ('RU', a Boldea boldus-derived brightener) and niacinamide for sebum regulation and tone-evening, plus a low dose of glycolic acid for gentle resurfacing. All carried in liposomal phosphatidylcholine for deeper delivery without irritation — meaningful for the rosacea and sensitive-skin users that traditional pigmentation actives often can't tolerate. At $60 for 30ml, premium pricing — but the multi-active stack and the rosacea-friendly profile make it competitive with much more expensive prescription alternatives. |
