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10% Azelaic Acid Serum for Redness Relief
A serum built around Azelaic acid, for pollution defence and hydration.
Brand price
USD 20.00 · 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
- Dry skin
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
- Normal skin
- Sensitive skin
- Redness & rosacea
- Uneven texture
- Eczema-prone
How to use
Use AM and PM. After cleansing and hydrating, apply a pea-sized amount of this anti-redness serum to the face and neck. Follow with Moisturizer . Finish with SPF in your AM routine.
Caution
Avoid layering with exfoliating acids (AHAs, BHAs, PHA), Retinols or Vitamin C in the same routine - alternate use to prevent over-exfoliation and irritation. Heads up This formula is designed for skin experiencing persistent redness and uneven tone. If you’re new to actives, start slow - you may experience purging as your skin adjusts. When adding new products to your skincare routine, we always recommend patch testing. Learn more here . Storage Store in a cool, dry place (15–25°C). Keep out of direct sunlight. Avoid eyes. For external use only. Keep out of reach of children.
What's inside
Ingredients List
2 trigger at least one check · 15 trigger none
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Anti-Pollution3
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
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 →Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a copolymer of sodium hydroxyethyl acrylate and acryloyldimethyl taurate monomers
Learn more about Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Acacia Senegal Gum
Film Forming, Fragrance
Acacia Senegal Gum is the dried, gummy exudate of the acacia, Acacia senegal, Leguminosae
Learn more about Acacia Senegal Gum →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →Allantoin
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
Learn more about Allantoin →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 →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →
Dupes
- Geek & Gorgeous aPAD68% match
- The Derma Co 1% Kojic + Arbutin Night Repair Face Serum-Gel66% match
- The Derma Co Nia-Zelaic Oil Control Face Serum65% match
- The Inkey List 10% Niacinamide Serum65% match
- The Derma Co Tran-Zelaic Pigmentation Corrector Serum with Tranexamic Acid & Azelaic Acid64% match
- Pilgrim 10% Niacinamide Face Serum With Kojic Acid & Korean Rice Water63% match