Azelaic Acid Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum — Reddit Reviews
by Anua
Updated September 8, 2026
10% azelaic acid serum calms redness and acne with gentler hydration; can irritate.
What the community says
Redditors find this serum gentle and hydrating but prone to irritation or breakouts. Studies show azelaic acid clears acne better than placebo and rivals tretinoin, while effectively reducing redness. It's best introduced slowly to reduce irritation risk.
What this means for you
What people love
- Gentle, hydrating formula with 10% azelaic acid and hyaluronic acid
- Calms redness and reduces acne, effective for rosacea and sensitivities
- Lightweight serum texture that absorbs quickly without heavy residue
Watch out for
- Can cause irritation, redness, or purging, especially on compromised skin
- May cause closed comedones or breakouts for acne-prone and sensitive skin
- Contains niacinamide, which some with sensitivity may react negatively to
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What the science says vs. what Reddit says
What the science says
Azelaic Acid
Strong evidence for acne- It usually cleared acne better than a placebo
- 30 studies back this, including several large reviews
- It often worked about as well as tretinoin, and results versus benzoyl peroxide were mixed
- It could work better when used together with other acne ingredients
- The most common side effects were dryness, scaling, and other moderate skin irritation
Studied at 5–20%this product: 10%
See 32 studiesWhat Reddit says
The why
10% azelaic acid serum calms redness and reduces breakouts with hydration from hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.
“I find it effective at reducing redness, breakouts, and post-acne marks without irritating at all.”
68 mentions for acne
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 621 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
“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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