Azclear Action Azelaic Acid 20%

Azclear Action Azelaic Acid 20%

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLowΒ·75% recommend (4 reviews)

Works for

Evens skin tone
Azelaic acid
Works well

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: azelaic acid

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

Azelaic acidKey activeEffect: HighIs produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals~22–34%
Anti-blemish
Azelaic acid
Works well
What the product description says
β€œThe dual action formula attacks pimples by fighting bacteria and unblocking the oil ducts.”
Source: N/A

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: azelaic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

Azelaic acidHeroEffect: HighIs produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals~22–34%
Anti-oxidation
Not advertised by the brand Β· Azelaic acid
Works well

This product contains antioxidants (azelaic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

Azelaic acidKey activeEffect: HighIs produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals~22–34%
Anti-aging
Not advertised by the brand Β· No ingredient credited for this claim
May help

This product contains azelaic acid. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.

Moisturizing
Not advertised by the brand Β· Glycerin
Works

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.

When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they β€œpull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

GlycerinKey activeΒ· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.3–5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 flagged ingredient
Low risk
We flag 1 ingredient with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
PvpHelps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skinMedium~0.45–1.1%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

User reviews

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3 of 4 community members would buy it again.

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Ingredients

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Azelaic acid~22–34%
Hero Β· Anti-blemish
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationEvens skin toneExfoliation

Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals

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Aluminum
Not recognized
Magnesium silicate~5.3–8%
Formula
Colloidal
Not recognized
Silica~4.6–6.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Glycerin~3.3–5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Polyethylene~2.7–4.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product's texture

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Glycol~1.7–2.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Glycol
Unrecognized ingredient
Not recognized
Peg-400~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Peg-400
Phenoxyethanol~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Pvp~0.45–1.1%
Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin

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Water~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Xanthan gum~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Ingredient list view

Azelaic acid, Unknown, Magnesium silicate, Unknown, Silica, Glycerin, Polyethylene, Glycol, Unknown, Peg-400, Phenoxyethanol, Pvp, Water, Xanthan gum

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Side-by-side comparison of this product against its closest alternatives
AzclearAction Azelaic Acid 20%YOUR PRODUCTDermaticaClarifying Azelaic Acid 15% CreamNIP+FABCeramide Fix Overnight Cream 12%Paula's choice10% Azelaic Booster for Redness Relief
Matchβ€”92%92%92%
Priceβ€”$26.78$29.45$12.05
Shared key ingredientsβ€”2 of 22 of 22 of 2
Key differenceβ€”Ceramide EopNiacinamideSalicylic Acid
Irritancy Low Low Low Low
Drying alcoholβ€”β€”β€”β€”
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Product summary

"Azclear - Action Azelaic Acid 20%" is effective for: Anti-blemish and Evens skin tone

This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

  • Azelaic Acid (22.00% - 34.00%). This active can reduce hyperpigmentation. It also works helps against acne and clogged pores. Please note that Azelaic Acid is most effective against acne in concentrations between 10% and 20%.
  • Humectants (glycerin 3.30% - 5.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 1 studies and safety reviews.

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Azclear Action Azelaic Acid 20%
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