The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-blemish
- Anti-oxidation
- azelaic acid
- dimethicone
- polysilicone-11
- Vitamin E

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Can the product deliver on its promises?
Promise
What does the product description say?WIMJ summary for anti-blemish
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.
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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HIGH |
Promise
What does the product description say?WIMJ summary for evens skin tone
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.
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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HIGH |
WIMJ summary for 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).
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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HIGH | |||
HIGH |
How honest is this product?
Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Evens skin tone | |
Anti-blemish | |
Anti-oxidation |
Potential irritants

Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin Benefit |
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hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer | ||
trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate | ||
isoceteth-20 |
Ingredients by volume
Ingredient | Estimated concentration |
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Plain old water
| 40% - 60% |
An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss.
| 5.6% - 8.4% |
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
| 3.8% - 5.7% |
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