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Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%

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Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%

The Ordinary

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A lightweight 10% azelaic acid gel that helps even tone, reduce blemishes, and calm visible redness with a smooth, brightening finish.

Best for
Combination skin
Price
$
Targets
AcneRednessBrighteningDark Spots
Key actives
Azelaic Acid, Vitamin E (Tocopherol)

Benefits

  • Azelaic acid brightens tone and fades marks
  • Calms rosacea-type redness
  • Antibacterial support for blemish-prone skin

Key ingredients explained

Azelaic Acid

Active

A dicarboxylic acid that is antibacterial against C. acnes, scavenges reactive oxygen species to calm inflammation, normalizes keratinization, and competitively inhibits tyrosinase. It treats acne, rosacea-related redness, and dark spots.

In the guide

Vitamin E (Tocopherol)

Antioxidant

As listed: Tocopherol

A fat-soluble antioxidant that neutralizes UV-generated free radicals and prevents lipid peroxidation and oxidative photoaging. It also moisturizes the stratum corneum and has anti-inflammatory activity — and works best alongside vitamin C.

In the guide

Full ingredient list

AquaIsodecyl NeopentanoateDimethiconeAzelaic AcidDimethyl IsosorbideIsohexadecaneTocopherolIsoceteth-20TriethanolaminePhenoxyethanol

Highlighted ingredients are explained above.

How to use

  1. 01Apply a thin layer morning and/or evening after water-based serums.
  2. 02Follow with moisturizer and daily SPF.

Warnings

  • Can pill under some products; apply to fairly dry skin.
  • Mild tingling is normal at first.

Expert summary

Azelaic acid is a multitasker: antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and a tyrosinase inhibitor, so it addresses acne, redness, and dark spots at once with low irritation.

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