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The Ordinary

Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%

88 /100
serum 30ml ~8EUR CA
Fragrance-free Vegan Cruelty-free

10% azelaic acid in a cream suspension. One of the few actives that treats acne, rosacea, AND hyperpigmentation simultaneously. Safe in pregnancy. Silicone-based texture glides on smoothly. An underrated multi-tasker.

Score breakdown

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Efficacy

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Safety

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Comedogenicity

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Transparency

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Skin-type fit

Strengths

  • 10% azelaic acid (effective for acne + rosacea + dark spots)
  • Pregnancy-safe
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Transparent 10% concentration

Weaknesses

  • Gritty texture (suspension, not solution)
  • Can pill under makeup
  • Mild tingling in first uses

Full ingredient list

1 B
2 A
3 ?
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
4 ?
Isoceteth-20
5 B
6 ?
Isohexadecane
7 ?
Polysorbate 60
8 B
9 ?
Chlorphenesin

Best for

oily skincombination skinsensitive skinnormal skin acnerosaceahyperpigmentation

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