
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: After skin adjusts, users report calmer active breakouts with little irritation. 82 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: 15 studies tested it on its own. See all 17 studies
On Reddit: Fewer flare-ups stand out, with one user reporting that their skin now rarely flares. 44 mentions
What the studies found
- Most studies found azelaic acid helped rosacea more than a placebo
- It often reduced bumps and redness from rosacea
- It worked about as well as metronidazole in some studies, and better in others
- It did not seem to help visible blood vessels
- Side effects were mainly mild to moderate, including stinging
Studied at 15–20%this product: 10%
Hyperpigmentation
Some evidence
Azelaic Acid: 9 studies tested it on its own. See all 12 studies
On Reddit: Lingering post-pregnancy melasma is a standout use, with one user reporting improvement. 68 mentions
What the studies found
- Most studies found it helped fade dark patches, especially melasma
- It faded melasma better than a placebo in one clinical trial
- It often worked about as well as hydroquinone, and some studies found it worked better
- It may help dark marks left after acne, but one study found no clear benefit for sun spots
- The most common side effects were irritation, burning and stinging
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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