Azelaic Acid (10.00% (declared)). 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%.

What our users say

Based on 4 reviews 100% recommend this product

When it comes to comedogenicity, all of the reviewers (4) say that it does not clog pores.
When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, two out of two reviewers report that the product does not pill under makeup.

They find the product's texture to be heavy - light and In terms of the smell, our users report that no smell.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "The Ordinary" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails from 8.60£ up to 69.00£ in the United Kingdom, from 10.00$ up to 29.40$ in the United States, from 10.50CA$ up to 37.30CA$ in Canada, for 15.62€ in Germany and for 8.50£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

Promoting a brighter appearance, the treatment also helps improve the texture while working to reduce uneven pigment and blemishes for a more even tone.

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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 acid 10%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Targeting Dullness Redness The Good Stuff Cruelty Free Fragrance Free Oil Free Paraben Free Reveal a brighter complexion with The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%, a skincare treatment suitable for all skin types designed to bring a bring a smoother, more even tone.

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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 acid 10%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Anti-oxidation

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 acid 10%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

tocopherol 0.55% - 1.3%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Key Actives

azelaic acid 10%

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Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone, Exfoliation

tocopherol 0.55% - 1.3%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer 1.6% - 2.4%

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A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish

trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate 0.45% - 1.1%

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Used to improve stability of the formulation

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

isodecyl neopentanoate 5.6% - 8.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss.

dimethicone 3.8% - 5.7%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

Ingredient list view

Water, Isodecyl neopentanoate, Dimethicone, Azelaic acid, Dimethicone/bis-isobutyl ppg-20 crosspolymer, Dimethyl isosorbide, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Polysilicone-11, Isohexadecane, Tocopherol, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Isoceteth-20, Polysorbate 60, Triethanolamine, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin

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Key ingredients	azelaic acid dimethicone +2 more	Common: azelaic acid dimethicone Other: ceramide eop ceramide np +5 more	Common: azelaic acid Other: isopropyl myristate	Common: azelaic acid Other: allantoin glycerin	Common: azelaic acid dimethicone Other: salicylic acid caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more	Common: azelaic acid Other: niacinamide ascorbyl glucoside +3 more	Common: azelaic acid Other: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid mandelic acid +4 more	Common: azelaic acid Other: glycerin hydrolyzed jojoba protein +3 more	Common: azelaic acid Other: glycerin zinc pca	Common: azelaic acid Other: diglycerin galactoarabinan +1 more	Common: azelaic acid Other: alpha-arbutin glycerin +3 more
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Potential Irritants	chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? ethoxydiglycol Has skin benefit? +5 more	sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +2 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether Has skin benefit? +1 more	polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +2 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? boerhavia diffusa root extract Has skin benefit? +3 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? dehydroacetic acid Has skin benefit? +4 more	mandelic acid Has skin benefit? 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit?	citric acid Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit?	hydroxyacetophenone Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +2 more	sodium bisulfite Has skin benefit? pullulan Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? isodecyl neopentanoate Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? azelaic acid Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? isododecane Has skin benefit? +9 more	water Has skin benefit? azelaic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	water Has skin benefit? azelaic acid Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? azelaic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more	water Has skin benefit? azelaic acid Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? azelaic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	water Has skin benefit? azelaic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	water Has skin benefit? polyglycerin-6 Has skin benefit? +10 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +25 more

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The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%

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Anti-blemish

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Evens skin tone

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Anti-oxidation

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