Facetheory Lumizela Azelaic Acid Serum A15
Works for
Anti-blemishAzelaic acid, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 1 moreWorks well
“Kills acne-causing bacteria.”
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.
Evens skin toneAzelaic acid, Camellia sinensis leaf extractWorks well
“Recommended for moderate acne, and skin pigmentation (including melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation) and as an alternative to hydroquinone.”
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.
MoisturizingPolyglyceryl-6 stearate, Glycerin + 4 moreWorks
“Recommended for moderate acne, and skin pigmentation (including melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation) and as an alternative to hydroquinone.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
avena sativa kernel flour, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: avena sativa kernel flour, polyglyceryl-6 stearate.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Azelaic acid, Rosa canina fruit extract + 1 moreWorks 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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Sodium anisateMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
User reviews
1 of 1 community members would buy it again.
★★★★☆/5 • It has milky-creamy light emulsion texture, can be layered, semi-matte finish, it helped to fade hyperpigmentation, slight tingling at first but much gentler no irritation nor iching. I only use it on problem zone. The downside, green tea-aloe vera one and it's pricey but worth to try as a sos product.
Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propanediol~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolButyloctyl salicylate~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own
More about Butyloctyl salicylateAzelaic acid15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Azelaic acidPolyglyceryl-6 stearate~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-6 stearateGlycerin~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPolyglyceryl-4 oleate~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 oleateAvena sativa kernel flour~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of colloidal oatmeal. Can contain potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Is effective in supporting skin barrier
More about Avena sativa kernel flourGlyceryl caprylate~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateSodium anisate~0.9–1.3%
Sodium levulinate~0.5–1.2%
Polyglyceryl-6 behenate~0.45–1%
Rosa canina fruit extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
More about Rosa canina fruit extractCetyl hydroxyethylcellulose~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize formulations
More about Cetyl hydroxyethylcelluloseXanthan gum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium phytate~0.05–0.25%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractIngredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Butyloctyl salicylate, Azelaic acid, Polyglyceryl-6 stearate, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 oleate, Avena sativa kernel flour, Glyceryl caprylate, Sodium anisate, Sodium levulinate, Polyglyceryl-6 behenate, Rosa canina fruit extract, Cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan gum, Sodium phytate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Camellia sinensis leaf extract
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| FacetheoryLumizela Azelaic Acid Serum A15YOUR PRODUCT | Geek GorgeousAAll Clear Serum | FacileBrighten 5% Niacinamide Serum for Dark Spots & Uneven Texture | colibri skincareBrightening Booster | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 91% | 90% | 89% |
| Price | — | $15.86 | $38.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Beta-Glucan | Niacinamide | 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Facetheory - Lumizela Azelaic Acid Serum A15" is effective for: Anti-blemish and Evens skin tone
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Salicylic acid (1.25% - 2.50%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.
- Humectants (glycerin 1.50% - 2.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 41.78A$ in Australia, for 27.49€ in Germany and for 23.49£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
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