Redness/IrritationAcne Spot Treatment
Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% — Reddit Reviews
by The Ordinary
Updated August 27, 2026
10% azelaic acid targets redness, acne, and texture; thick texture irritates some.
What the community says
This 10% azelaic acid suspension is an affordable, non-prescription active for redness, blemishes, and mild texture issues. It suits those prepared for a thick, silicone-heavy formula that pills and may sting. Best for sturdy, less sensitive skin or gradual introduction.
What this means for you
Backed by 25 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction and 5 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Affordable 10% azelaic acid with multi-target benefits
- Helps reduce acne, redness, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
- Effective as a spot treatment for persistent pimples
Watch out for
- Formula often pills under moisturizer, sunscreen, or makeup
- May cause stinging, dryness, or irritation on sensitive skin
- Thick, grainy texture disliked; can feel heavy and silicone-heavy
Product details
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Real Reddit threads — 543 mentions across 25 threads
The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% on Reddit, in one place — 25 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
“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
“It has a hard time not just pulling with ITSELF”
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
“Right now I am using The Ordinary Azelaic Acid but I don’t like the lotion delivery method of it uses.”
Cautionary
“The lotion dries like a tight mask on my face and doesn’t play well with my makeup.”
Cautionary
“Can you tell me about the consistency of Finacea foam?”
Cautionary
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