Action Medicated Lotion Contains 20% w/w Azelaic Acid — Reddit Reviews
by Azclear
Updated November 10, 2026
Studies support 20% azelaic acid for acne; Reddit reports redness improvement, irritation remains.
What the community says
Research shows 20% azelaic acid clears acne better than placebo while Redditors report fading dark spots, calmer redness, and useful rosacea control. Start every other day if reactive; burning, dryness, clumping, and fresh breakouts make daily use YMMV.
What this means for you
What people love
- 20% azelaic acid; stronger acne evidence than placebo
- Dark spots fade and breakouts ease
- Rosacea redness improves with spot application
Watch out for
- Burning or stinging can last around 10 minutes
- Twice-daily use dries skin and can trigger rashy irritation
- Toothpaste-like texture; clumping and pilling are YMMV
Product details
Concerns
Use caution
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What the science says
Azelaic acid has strong evidence for acne, where most studies found it cleared breakouts better than a placebo and usually worked about as well as tretinoin 1. It also has strong evidence for rosacea, often reducing spots and redness, though it did not seem to help visible blood vessels 2. For melasma, it has some evidence of fading dark patches, while results for other pigment concerns were mixed 3. Side effects in the acne studies were usually local and moderate 1.
- Azelaic Acid for acne Strong evidence · 31 studies
- Azelaic Acid for rosacea Strong evidence · 17 studies
- Azelaic Acid for hyperpigmentation Some evidence · 12 studies
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
How we grade researchFull ingredient list · 9
Azclear Action Medicated Lotion Contains 20% w/w Azelaic Acid ingredients
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Azelaic Acid, Glycerin, PEG-8, Phenoxyethanol, PVP, Hydrophilic Fumed Silica, Water, Xanthan Gum
Listed in label order, highest concentration first. Linked ingredients have their own page.
Real Reddit threads — 50 mentions across 30 threads
Azclear Action Medicated Lotion Contains 20% w/w Azelaic Acid on Reddit, in one place — 30 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/tretinoin and 6 more, summarized.
“Been using AzClear for a few months now and my skin is looking so good!”
Positive
“Azelaic Acid. I avoided it for so long”
Positive
“the first time I used it years ago it made me itchy”
Positive
“AZclear Azelaic acid 20% to scarring/redness areas”
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“Yeah! I use the AA on my redness/scarring only, leave for a few minutes then apply the tret cream all over.”
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“The combo changes the game. Definitely made a massive difference for me after adding it to my routine.”
Positive
“azclear 20%”
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“yes i do! the azelaic acid i use is azclear, it’s formulated into a lotion so that is enough for my skin most nights.”
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“6 months between these pics”
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“Azclear Azeliac Acid (doesn't pill up on me like it does for others)”
Mentioned
“PCA Skin Pore Refining Treatment, Lucy Minerals Foundation (Oil Control with CC and CBD), Azclear Azeliac Acid”
Mentioned
“Vit C: Melano CC”
Mentioned
“azclear azaleic acid 20% lotion,”
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“i just started the azclear yesterday, im hoping ill have another even better after picture to post in a month ❤️🩹”
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“yup ! the azclear is formulated into a lotion so it’s moisturizing at the same time, really gentle on my skin !!”
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“I use the Finacea 15% in the morning and 20% Azclear at night for my rosacea.”
Positive
“20% Azclear at night”
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“Luckily it’s over the counter here in Australia!”
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