ACM AZÉANE for dry skin
Azelaic Acid
Cetearyl Alcohol
Average
- AverageDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- Low RiskSafety
Works for dry skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate moisturizing for your dry skin due to glycerin's humectant action, but it lacks sufficient emollient ingredients for optimal hydration.
- While it provides general skincare benefits, these are mostly supportive and not directly addressing your dry or flaky skin concerns.
- The product is generally safe for your dry skin, though azelaic acid carries a slight risk of irritation.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and work your way up to daily use.
- Apply your moisturizer after your toner and before your sunscreen in the morning. At night, use it as the final step after your serum.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin. Avoid rubbing to keep your dry skin happy.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra hydration. This is great for soothing dry and flaky areas .
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a patch test before your first use .
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsWhile highly effective for fading post-acne marks and controlling breakouts, some users experience temporary sensory irritation typical of azelaic acid.
Highlights
Mattifying finish Mostly Mentioned
- “leaves a soft, non-sticky finish”
- “dries to a matte finish”
- “skin is matified instantly”
Reduces blemishes Often Mentioned
- “completely changed hormonal acne”
- “disappears my breakout very quickly”
- “treats pimples effectively”
Fades marks Sometimes Noted
- “fades dark spots”
- “evens my skin tone”
- “helps with post-acne marks”
Improves texture Sometimes Noted
- “refines skin grain”
- “skin is softer”
- “improves overall appearance”
Soothes redness Sometimes Noted
- “redness is much more under control”
- “soothes the skin”
Sensory irritation Sometimes Noted
- “itching for 20 minutes after applying”
- “might sting the first few times”
- “tingling sensation”
Drying effect Rarely Noted
- “need to apply moisturizer after”
- “can be drying on its own”
- “apply on dry skin to avoid irritation”
Lack of efficacy Rarely Noted
- “no efficacy on imperfections”
- “didn't work for me”
- “no difference seen”
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Questions and answers
How well does ACM AZÉANE for dry skin work?
ACM AZÉANE works moderately well for dry skin by giving basic moisture, though it carries a slight risk of irritation from azelaic acid. To truly fit dry skin, a product needs rich softening ingredients that build up moisture and support the skin barrier without causing irritation.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for dry skin?
Glycerin helps provide moderate moisture, but this cream lacks enough softening ingredients for optimal hydration on dry skin. To properly care for dry skin, a moisturizing treatment needs a rich blend of hydrating ingredients, emollients, and occlusives to lock in moisture and support the skin barrier.
What does Water do for dry skin?
Drinking more water helps increase skin hydration and may reduce clinical signs of dryness and roughness, particularly for individuals with lower prior water consumption.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine before your moisturizer, or you can use it a few times a week to help with your dry skin. This type of product for dry skin needs rich, softening ingredients and soothing hydrators that lock in moisture and deeply smooth the skin. Azelaic acid may occasionally cause mild irritation, but the formula is generally safe.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream alongside retinol by applying your retinol product first and following with this moisturizing treatment in the evening routine. This helps keep your dry skin safe, though azelaic acid may carry a slight risk of irritation. A product of this type needs richer, softening ingredients and moisture-locking components to give dry skin optimal hydration.
How often should I use it?
You can use this treatment in your evening routine, applying it after cleansing. This product of this type needs rich softening and smoothing ingredients to keep dry skin comfortable and fully hydrated.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on dry skin, though azelaic acid may occasionally cause mild irritation. To properly care for dry skin, a product of this type needs rich softening ingredients and deep moisture to keep skin smooth and comfortable.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizing treatment around your eyes and on your body, but it is unlikely to give enough moisture for dry skin there on its own. Dry skin on the body and around the eyes needs rich softening ingredients and deeper hydration to stay smooth and comfortable.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Azelaic acid nanocrystal hydrogel 10% achieved a higher success rate and greater lesion reduction than azelaic acid cream 20% in patients with mild to moderate facial acne.
Pharmaceutics, 2021Application of 15% azelaic acid gel significantly reduced post-inflammatory erythema and hyperpigmentation, decreased hemoglobin and melanin content, improved quality of life, and contributed to acne improvement in patients with mild to moderate acne compared to placebo.
Dermatology and Therapy, 2024Topical application of a dermocosmetic containing Myrtus communis extract and azelaic acid reduced acne relapses and helped maintain remission compared to a light moisturizing cream in adult females in the acne maintenance phase over 16 weeks.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2023
Why other moisturizers fit dry skin better
Combining oral and topical astaxanthin in 30 healthy females improved skin wrinkles, age spots, elasticity, texture, and moisture, while 6 mg daily oral supplementation in 36 healthy males improved crow's feet wrinkles, elasticity, and transepidermal water loss.
Acta Biochimica Polonica, 2012Adenosine-loaded dissolving microneedle patches showed similar or better efficacy on skin wrinkles, dermal density, elasticity, and hydration compared to adenosine cream in 22 female subjects.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2018
Ingredients
Water, Azelaic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Glycerin, Ceteareth-20, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Carbomer
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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