
Azelaic Acid Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum — Reddit Reviews
by Anua
Updated October 18, 2026
Studies support azelaic acid for acne; Redditors report redness relief and breakouts.
What the community says
A 10% azelaic acid serum with sodium hyaluronate, panthenol, and ceramide NP, aimed at acne, redness, and post-acne marks. Studies support azelaic acid for acne, and Redditors report calming; reactive or barrier-damaged skin can sting or break out.
What this means for you
What people love
- 10% OTC azelaic acid; studies support the active for acne
- Redness and rosacea relief is a frequent Reddit win
- Watery, fast-sinking texture with hyaluronate
Watch out for
- Can trigger whiteheads, inflamed bumps, or painful breakouts
- Stings or peels on compromised skin, especially alongside other actives
- 10% feels underpowered for stubborn acne or pigmentation
Product details
Use caution
Product Traits
Key Ingredients
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: Jawline breakouts cleared after starting azelaic acid, and another user noticed fewer pustules by week four. 81 mentions
What the studies found
- Most studies found it helped clear acne
- It cleared acne better than a placebo in several studies
- It often worked about as well as tretinoin and some other common acne treatments
- Some studies found it worked less well than benzoyl peroxide or benzoyl peroxide with clindamycin
- Side effects were usually local and moderate, with fewer local side effects than tretinoin in one study
Studied at 5–20%this product: 10%
Rosacea
Strong evidence
Azelaic Acid: 17 studies tested it on its own. See all 20 studies
On Reddit: Hydrating formulation fits twice-daily routines, with users reporting fewer rosacea flare-ups over time. 41 mentions
What the studies found
- Most studies found it helped rosacea more than a placebo
- It often reduced red bumps and redness
- It worked about as well as metronidazole, and some studies found it worked better
- Some studies found better overall skin ratings and quality of life
- The most common side effects were mild stinging and other mild local skin reactions, with no serious treatment-related side effects reported
Studied at 15–20%this product: 10%
Hyperpigmentation
Strong evidence
Azelaic Acid: 12 studies tested it on its own. See all 16 studies
On Reddit: Post-pregnancy melasma eased for one user, while others report old dark spots fading with regular use. 65 mentions
What the studies found
- Most studies found azelaic acid helped fade dark patches better than a placebo
- In melasma, it often made patches lighter and less widespread
- It worked about as well as hydroquinone in some studies, and better than weaker hydroquinone in others
- It also helped fade dark marks left after acne in one study
- The most common side effects were burning and stinging, and severe side effects were not reported
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 — 750 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
“Anua Azelaic Acid”
Positive
“Morning: Vitamin C, Azelaic acid, Moisturizer”
Positive
“PM ... Azelaic acid ... moisturizer”
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.”
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