Azelaic Acid Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum — Reddit Reviews
by Anua
Updated September 23, 2026
10% azelaic serum that calms redness and pimples; can sting compromised skin.
What the community says
A 10% azelaic acid serum with hyaluronic acid and a few barrier helpers. Redditors reach for it for redness, acne, and post-acne marks, and studies back azelaic acid for acne. Sensitive or over-exfoliated skin can sting.
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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: Azelaic acid serum with 10% strength works overnight to reduce redness, bumps, and stubborn dark spots for sensitive skin. 73 mentions
What the studies found
- Most studies found azelaic acid helped clear acne
- It often reduced pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, and red, sore spots
- It usually worked about as well as tretinoin and some other common acne treatments
- Some studies found it worked less well than benzoyl peroxide
- The most common side effects were local skin irritation, peeling, dryness, and stinging
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: Serum with azelaic acid soothes redness and fades post-acne marks for sensitive skin or mild rosacea sufferers. 60 mentions
What the studies found
- Most studies found azelaic acid helped fade dark spots or patches
- It faded melasma patches better than a placebo in several studies
- It often worked about as well as hydroquinone, and sometimes better than weaker hydroquinone
- It also helped fade dark marks left after acne in one small study
- The most common side effects were mild burning, stinging, itching, redness and scaling
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 — 676 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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