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Azelaic Acid 10 B5 Redness Soothing Cream
A face cream built around Azelaic acid and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 20.00 · 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
- Sensitive skin
- Acne & blemishes
- Redness & rosacea
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Dryness & dehydration
- Large pores
- Uneven texture
- Oiliness & shine
How to use
Once or twice daily, apply a proper amount evenly to the face, avoiding the eye area.
Caution
*Cautions* 1. For external use only. Avoid direct contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. Discontinue use immediately if irritation occurs and consult a doctor. 2. Use a sunscreen daily while using this product and for a week after ceasing use. 3. Product's contact with skin must be of limited frequency or duration. 4. When used as a spot treatment, this product can be used in combination with high-potency products(Retinol, Alpha-Arbutin, Vitamin C, Niacinamide, AHA/BHA); however, strong irritation may occur depending on your skin condition. When applying to the entire face, use at a different time of day.
What's inside
Ingredients List
11 trigger at least one check · 29 trigger none
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Centella asiatica (Cica)4
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Hyaluronic acid3
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Benefits
Hydrating14
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
C9-12 Alkane, Dimethiconol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, C9-12 Alkane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation8
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Panthenol, Zinc PCA
Redness Reducing7
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Azelaic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Niacinamide
Smoothing8
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Allantoin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, C9-12 Alkane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dimethiconol, Niacinamide
Brightening3
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Antioxidant4
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Anti-Pollution6
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Allantoin, Alpha-Arbutin, Asiaticoside, Glycerin, Madecassoside, Tocopherol
Concerns
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis9
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Stearate, Sucrose Cocoate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Azelaic Acid
Buffering, Fragrance
Azelaic Acid is azelaic acid.
Learn more about Azelaic Acid →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/Caprate →C9-12 Alkane
Hair Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive, Solvent
C9-12 Alkane is a mixture of linear alkanes with 9 to 12 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain.
Learn more about C9-12 Alkane →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate →Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan Stearate →Cetearyl Olivate
Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Conditioning, Emollient, Slip Modifier, Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Olivate →
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