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Azelaic Acid CICA Skin Soothing Moisturizer
A face moisturizer built around Azelaic acid and Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 19.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Oily skin
- Sensitive skin
- Acne & blemishes
- Redness & rosacea
How to use
After cleansing and toning, apply an appropriate amount to the face and gently massage until fully absorbed. Use morning and evening as the final step of your skincare routine. For best results, use after your azelaic acid toner.
What's inside
Ingredients List
18 trigger at least one check · 32 trigger none
- Fragrant essential oil (sensitizer)
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
- Fragrant essential oil (sensitizer)
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
- EU labelled fragrance allergen
- Fragrance
- Fragrant essential oil (sensitizer)
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Key Ingredients
Centella asiatica (Cica)7
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside
Hyaluronic acid4
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
Benefits
Hydrating13
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethiconol, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Erythritol, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Squalane, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Behenyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Dimethiconol, Glyceryl Stearate, Squalane, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation7
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside
Redness Reducing8
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Azelaic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside
Smoothing6
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Behenyl Alcohol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Dimethiconol, Glyceryl Stearate, Squalane
Anti-Pollution4
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behenyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-150 Distearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Olivate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Irritation9
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Citronellol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Eczema8
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Citronellol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
May Worsen Rosacea8
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Citronellol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Ingredients Explained
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Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
Learn more about Squalane →Azelaic Acid
Buffering, Fragrance
Azelaic Acid is azelaic acid.
Learn more about Azelaic Acid →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Fragrance, Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil is a fragrant essential oil.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil →Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Fragrance, Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is a fragrant essential oil.
Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil →Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Fragrance
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil is a fragrance.
Learn more about Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil →
Dupes
- Rojukiss CERAB12 SKIN RESET MOISTURIZER63% match
- ROUND LAB Pine Calming Cica Cream63% match
- VT Cosmetics Retinal Pro Cream 0.02562% match
- The Derma Co 5% Nia-Ceramide Daily Hydrating Moisturizer62% match
- The Derma Co 5% Nia-Ceramide Daily Hydrating Moisturizer with 5% Niacinamide & 2% Ceramide62% match
- ROUND LAB Pine Calming Cica Lotion62% match