Azelaic Acid Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum — Reddit Reviews
by Anua
Updated August 19, 2026
10% azelaic acid serum calms redness and soothes while hydrating; may cause breakouts.
What the community says
This watery serum combines 10% azelaic acid with hyaluronic acid and ceramides for redness and acne-prone skin. It suits those needing barrier support alongside exfoliation. Some users experience purging or breakouts, so start slow and monitor skin response carefully.
What this means for you
What people love
- Contains 10% azelaic acid plus hydrating hyaluronic acid
- Includes barrier-supporting ceramides and centella for soothing
- Lightweight texture absorbs quickly without heaviness
Watch out for
- Can cause initial purging and breakouts in some users
- May irritate sensitive or compromised skin barriers
- Niacinamide content triggers reactions for some
Product details
Use caution
Product Traits
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 549 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”
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
“But just some warning 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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12 shared traits
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