PRODUCTS
Azelaic Acid Products
Keep in mind: when azelaic acid is applied to the skin, sometimes there's slight tingling or redness - this is normal and will usually go away. This is not an indicator of product effectiveness - more tingle does not equal better. However, use your best judgment - if you feel like your face is on fire, then rinse it off.
Azelaic Acid Products
for Acne or Rosacea
Azelaic acid is an effective ingredient for acne and rosacea because it has the ability to kill acne bacteria, exfoliate dead skin cells, and act as an anti-inflammatory to reduce redness and swelling from acne, rosacea, or other types of inflammation. We’ve put together a GHS curated selection of our favorite azelaic acid skin care products. All the products we’ve chosen are:
Keep in mind: when azelaic acid is applied to the skin, sometimes there's slight tingling or redness - this is normal and will usually go away. This is not an indicator of product effectiveness - more tingle does not equal better. However, use your best judgment - if you feel like your face is on fire, then rinse it off.
Why we love this 10% azelaic acid serum
It is a multi-tasking serm that uses a 10% concentration of azelaic acid to fight acne, acne scars, mild melasma, and redness. It also contains salicylic acid (BHA), a gentle exfoliator that works to remove dead skin cells and excess oil in your pores. Bonus: it is oil-free and cruelty-free.
Best for: mild to stubborn acne, acne scars, melasma, redness
Skin Type: all skin types
Price: $$
It is a multi-tasking serm that uses a 10% concentration of azelaic acid to fight acne, acne scars, mild melasma, and redness. It also contains salicylic acid (BHA), a gentle exfoliator that works to remove dead skin cells and excess oil in your pores. Bonus: it is oil-free and cruelty-free.
Best for: mild to stubborn acne, acne scars, melasma, redness
Skin Type: all skin types
Price: $$
Why we love this 10% azelaic acid serum
It is a multifunctional serum that works to brighten your complexion while reducing acne and blemishes. It acts as an effective antioxidant that brightens, has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Bonus: it is cruelty-free and vegan.
Best for: mild to stubborn acne, acne scars, melasma, redness
Skin Type: all skin types
Price: $
It is a multifunctional serum that works to brighten your complexion while reducing acne and blemishes. It acts as an effective antioxidant that brightens, has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Bonus: it is cruelty-free and vegan.
Best for: mild to stubborn acne, acne scars, melasma, redness
Skin Type: all skin types
Price: $
Why we love this less than 2% azelaic acid cream
It is a triple threat - a powerful combination of azelaic acid, glycolic, and salicylic acid. These ingredients work to prevent breakouts, reduce acne scarring, inflammation, discoloration, and enlarged pores, and smooth the appearance of skin texture. Bonus: contains salicylic acid 2%
Best for: mild to moderate acne, acne scars, melasma
Skin Type: oily skin
Price: $$$$
It is a triple threat - a powerful combination of azelaic acid, glycolic, and salicylic acid. These ingredients work to prevent breakouts, reduce acne scarring, inflammation, discoloration, and enlarged pores, and smooth the appearance of skin texture. Bonus: contains salicylic acid 2%
Best for: mild to moderate acne, acne scars, melasma
Skin Type: oily skin
Price: $$$$
Why we love this less than 2% azelaic acid serum
It is a powerful formula that not only helps fade acne scars, but it also helps fight breakouts because in addition to azelaic acid which boosts cell regeneration, it contains 2% salicylic acid which works to control your oil levels and clean your pores. Bonus: it is cruelty-free.
Best for: brightening, mild to moderate acne, acne scars, redness
Skin Type: all skin types
Price: $$
It is a powerful formula that not only helps fade acne scars, but it also helps fight breakouts because in addition to azelaic acid which boosts cell regeneration, it contains 2% salicylic acid which works to control your oil levels and clean your pores. Bonus: it is cruelty-free.
Best for: brightening, mild to moderate acne, acne scars, redness
Skin Type: all skin types
Price: $$
Why we love this less than 2% azelaic acid peel
It provides gentle exfoliation to help increase speed cell turnover while also working to brighten your skin and diminish the appearance of mild dark spots and discoloration for a more even tone. It also contains aloe, clary sage and calendula that help calm inflammation and redness. Bonus: it is cruelty-free, vegan, gluten-free, and organic.
Best for: brightening, mild acne scars and dark spots, redness
Skin Type: all skin types
Price: $$$$
It provides gentle exfoliation to help increase speed cell turnover while also working to brighten your skin and diminish the appearance of mild dark spots and discoloration for a more even tone. It also contains aloe, clary sage and calendula that help calm inflammation and redness. Bonus: it is cruelty-free, vegan, gluten-free, and organic.
Best for: brightening, mild acne scars and dark spots, redness
Skin Type: all skin types
Price: $$$$