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Azelaic Acid Niacinamide Clarifying Toner
A toner built around Azelaic acid and Niacinamide, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 21.00 · checked 26 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
- Combination skin
- Sensitive skin
- Acne & blemishes
- Uneven texture
- Oiliness & shine
How to use
1. After cleansing, apply an appropriate amount to the face using hands or a cotton pad. 2. Gently pat until fully absorbed. 3. Follow with a serum and moisturizer to keep skin hydrated.
Caution
*Due to the high concentration of azelaic acid, which naturally occurs in powder form, a slight white residue or powdery film may appear. *This is a normal characteristic and does not affect product quality or safety. *Following with a serum or moisturizer helps the formula absorb more smoothly, leaving no visible residue.
What's inside
Ingredients List
8 trigger at least one check · 55 trigger none
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Centella asiatica (Cica)5
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside
Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)1
Tannin-bearing astringents such as witch hazel.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating13
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glutamic Acid, Glycerin, Histidine, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trehalose
Barrier Repair12
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Sucrose Stearate
Reduces Irritation6
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside
Redness Reducing7
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Azelaic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Niacinamide
Smoothing6
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Sucrose Stearate
Oil Control3
Reduces shine and excess sebum.
Citrus Grandis Seed Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract, Niacinamide
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C12-14 Alketh-12, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Sucrose Stearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
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 →Propylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propylene Glycol is the aliphatic alcohol that conforms generally to the formula
Learn more about Propylene Glycol →Azelaic Acid
Buffering, Fragrance
Azelaic Acid is azelaic acid.
Learn more about Azelaic Acid →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Diethoxyethyl Succinate
Solvent
Butanedioic acid, bis(2-ethoxyethyl) ester
Learn more about Diethoxyethyl Succinate →Trehalose
Humectant, Moisturising
alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl
Learn more about Trehalose →C12-14 Alketh-12
Emulsifying
C12-14 Alketh-12 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about C12-14 Alketh-12 →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →
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- Biodance Vita Niacinamide Gel Toner Pads62% match
- Anua Azelaic 3 Cica Skin Clarifying Toner61% match
- Celimax The Real Noni Moisture Balancing Toner60% match
- Skin1004 Tone Brightening Dark Spot Ampoule Pad60% match