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Azelaic Acid Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum vs No.5 Vitamin Concentrated Serum: which is better?
One serum centers redness and breakouts; the other is framed around dark spots and brightening, so the choice depends on the concern you want to target.
The quick answer
Depends what you need
- Rated about the same — 81 vs 84 nextscore
- Better for hyperpigmentation & redness/irritation: Azelaic Acid Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum
- More reviewed: Azelaic Acid Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum — 366 vs 62 verdicts
Anua Azelaic Acid Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum is better for redness and breakout control, while numbuzin No.5 Vitamin Concentrated Serum is better for dark spots and brighter-looking skin.
Choose Azelaic Acid Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum if
- you want help with redness or breakouts
- you have sensitive or oily skin
Choose No.5 Vitamin Concentrated Serum if
- you want to target dark spots
- you prefer a low-odor serum for AM layering
Anua
Azelaic Acid Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum
See alternatives$0.52/ml · 29.9 ml
At a glance
| Azelaic Acid Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum | No.5 Vitamin Concentrated Serum |
|---|---|
| $0.52/ml | $0.57/ml |
| 81 · 366 verdicts | 84 · 62 verdicts |
| HyperpigmentationRedness/Irritation | — |
| Azelaic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid | Niacinamide, Vitamin C, Tranexamic Acid |
What Reddit says
Azelaic Acid Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum
What Reddit likes
- 10% azelaic acid for redness and breakouts
- Lightweight, watery texture that layers easily
- Often gentler than stronger azelaic acid options
Watch out for
- Can sting or burn on a compromised barrier
- Some people get dryness or peeling
- Results can be slow or underwhelming
No.5 Vitamin Concentrated Serum
What Reddit likes
- Tranexamic acid + niacinamide for PIH
- Layers nicely under AM routines
- Fragrance-free and generally low-odor
Watch out for
- Can break out acne-prone skin fast
- Some find it heavy or greasy
- May sting or irritate reactive faces
Compare full ingredient lists · 16 in common
In both · 16
- Water
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Panthenol
- Glycerin
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Allantoin
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
- Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
- Niacinamide
- Beta-Glucan
- Butylene Glycol
- Pentylene Glycol
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Ceramide NP
Only in Azelaic Acid Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum · 19
- Azelaic Acid
- Propylene Glycol
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Betaine Salicylate
- Biosaccharide Gum-1
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
- Centella Asiatica Root Extract
- Madecassoside
- Asiaticoside
- Asiatic Acid
- Madecassic Acid
- Squalane
- Zinc PCA
- Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
Only in No.5 Vitamin Concentrated Serum · 31
- Tranexamic Acid
- Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Sorbitol
- Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract
- Behenyl Alcohol
- Chondrus Crispus Extract
- Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
- 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
- Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract
- Carbomer
- Alpha-Arbutin
- Bisabolol
- Tromethamine
- Bifida Ferment Lysate
- Adenosine
- Xanthan Gum
- Glutathione
- Disodium EDTA
- Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
- Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract
- Corallina Officinalis Extract
- Tocopherol
- Ascorbic Acid
- Ascorbyl Glucoside
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
- Ubiquinone
- Thioctic Acid
- Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) Extract
- Potassium Hydroxide