Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% — Reddit Reviews
by The Ordinary
Updated August 18, 2026
Effective 10% azelaic acid suspension for redness and acne scars
What the community says
This 10% azelaic acid cream is favored for reducing redness and evening skin tone, especially in rosacea and acne-prone users. It has a thick, silicone-heavy texture prone to pilling, which some find irritating or clogging. Slow build-up is recommended for sensitive skin.
What this means for you
Backed by 26 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction and 5 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Effective 10% azelaic acid suspension for redness and acne scars
- Affordable option often recommended as introductory azelaic acid
- Works well with retinoids when staggered usage is followed
Watch out for
- Thick, silicone-heavy formula causes frequent pilling and poor absorption
- Can irritate sensitive or dry skin causing stinging and breakouts
- Not tolerated well by some with rosacea or eczema prone skin
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Real Reddit threads — 518 mentions across 26 threads
The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% on Reddit, in one place — 26 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction and 5 more, summarized.
“PM: The Ordinary Azelaic acid 3x/wk”
Positive
“Yeah the texture is a little odd.”
Positive
“the way that it mattifies and pills up if you move it too much”
Positive
“after sampling the Ordinary's in-store and not liking the texture.”
Cautionary
“I also definitely agree with the TO azelaic being very sensorially and cosmetically unpleasant 🤣.”
Cautionary
“they managed to botch the formulation so badly.”
Cautionary
“The Ordinary Azelaic acid has done wonders to calm my skin and give me a more even tone. And it’s very gentle.”
Positive
“I was layering niacinamide from TO and then AZ but I realized it wasn’t getting down to my skin so I switched the order and it’s evening out much better.”
Positive
“Paula’s choice Azelaic Acid booster is great and the Ordinary’s Azelaic Acid works well too and is pretty inexpensive.”
Positive
“On non tret days I use the ordinary azelaic acid.”
Positive
“Been using Estée Lauder products, Origins and The ordinary.”
Positive
“I swear by The ordinary products. I use them on non tret days”
Positive
“I did try a 10% one from The Ordinary the other year which did definitely work for my rosacea and acne”
Positive
“my skin was lovely a clear for a while when I was using it then!”
Positive
“Unfortunately the silicone base constantly pilled under my other skincare and makeup”
Positive
“I used The Ordinary 10% the other year and could start with that daily”
Mentioned
“it did help my rosacea and acne for sure!”
Mentioned
“The Ordinary one was fine, but was a silicone base, so pilled under SPF, moisturiser, makeup, etc.”
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Dupes & Alternatives
Paula's Choice
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Better for Texture / Pores
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