Glycolic B5 10% Pure Glycolic Acid Serum
10% Azelaic Acid Serum for Redness Relief

La Roche-Posay

Glycolic B5 10% Pure Glycolic Acid Serum

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10% Azelaic Acid Serum for Redness Relief

A serum built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for barrier repair and brightening.

A serum built around Azelaic acid, for pollution defence and hydration.

Serum
Serum
14 ingredients
17 ingredients

Brand price

USD 44.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 20.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • Panthenol (provitamin B5)1

    Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.

    Panthenol

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Glycolic Acid

  • Glycolic acid1

    The smallest AHA, and so the most penetrating.

    Glycolic Acid

  • Tranexamic acid1

    Used topically for stubborn pigmentation and melasma.

    Tranexamic Acid

  • Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1

    Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.

    Polysorbate 60

  • Azelaic acid1

    Works on acne, redness and pigmentation at once.

    Azelaic Acid

Benefits

Concerns

  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1

    May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

    C12-13 Alkyl Lactate

  • May Worsen Irritation1

    May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

    Alcohol Denat.

  • May Worsen Eczema1

    May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.

    Alcohol Denat.

  • May Worsen Rosacea1

    Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

    Alcohol Denat.

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