Azelaic Acid Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum — Reddit Reviews
by Anua
Updated October 5, 2026
10% azelaic acid serum for redness and breakouts; studies back it.
What the community says
Studies found azelaic acid helps acne, and Redditors say this 10% serum is especially good for redness, breakouts, and post-acne marks. It’s lightweight and calming, though some people get stinging, dryness, or a weak response.
What this means for you
What people love
- 10% azelaic acid for redness and breakouts
- Lightweight, watery texture that layers easily
- Often gentler than stronger azelaic acid options
Watch out for
Product details
Use caution
Product Traits
Key Ingredients
Where to buy
What the science says vs. what Reddit says
Acne
Strong evidence
Azelaic Acid: 22 studies tested it on its own. See all 31 studies
On Reddit: 10% azelaic acid serum calms redness and clears stubborn bumps, helping users maintain a clear complexion. 74 mentions
What the studies found
- Most studies found azelaic acid helped clear acne
- It often cleared acne better than a placebo
- It worked about as well as tretinoin in several studies
- It could work less well than benzoyl peroxide, though some studies found similar results
- The side effects were usually local skin reactions, and some studies found fewer than with tretinoin
Studied at 5–20%this product: 10%
Hyperpigmentation
Strong evidence
Azelaic Acid: 12 studies tested it on its own. See all 15 studies
On Reddit: Lightweight serum with soothing hyaluronic acid calms redness and visibly fades post-acne dark marks in sensitive skin users. 62 mentions
What the studies found
- Most studies found azelaic acid helped fade dark spots or patches
- In melasma, it often worked better than a placebo
- In melasma, it worked about as well as 4% hydroquinone and sometimes better than 2% hydroquinone
- Some studies also found it helped acne marks and subtle facial dark patches
- One small study found it did not help sun spots
Studied at 15–20%this product: 10%
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 713 mentions across 30 threads
Anua Azelaic Acid Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum on Reddit, in one place — 30 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/tretinoin and 4 more, summarized.
“[PM] Bioderma micellar water, Tatcha rice face wash, Naturie skin conditioner, CosRx snail mucin, Anua azelaic serum, Byoma hydrating serum, Aestura moisturizer, and Laneige sleeping mask (just for the winter)”
Positive
“most of my hyperpigmentation went away from my consistent routine of azelaic acid, vitamin c, exfoliating twice a week (i use paula’s choice 2% bha), and sunscreen.”
Positive
“the drastically good online results lately have been when people use anua azaelic”
Positive
“Night: Shower/Gentle cleanser, then alternating nights using adapalene 0.1% and anua azelaic acid 10+”
Positive
“What percentage did you use?”
Positive
“So it works for Inflammatory Acne. Congratulations!”
Positive
“Nope! I tried the Anua Azelaic Acid Serum but was surprised when I realised it had BHA in it 🤦♀️”
Cautionary
“So I gave up on that.”
Cautionary
“don’t purchase the Azaeliac Acid serum as it has BHA in it 👎”
Cautionary
“- Anua Azelaic acid (every other day)”
Positive
“what has been kept the same is def the cleanser, azelaic acid, and the moisturizer”
Positive
“So is it one day Azelaic acid and the other day tret?”
Positive
“Anua 10+ Azaleic Acid (all over my face) mixed with Purito Hydro Wave Deep Sea Cream”
Positive
“Spot-treatment with the azaleic acid (PIE+PIH focused) and topped it with Aestura Atobarrier Cream”
Positive
“I would assume it's from the azaleic acid since that targets the redness or PIE as well.”
Positive
“1x week: Anua Azelaic acid (I like this for redness)”
Positive
“For the chest redness, try bringing your Anua Azelaic Acid down to that area”
Positive
“also if anyone has advice for chest redness please let me know!”
Positive
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14 shared traits
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