NATURIUM Azelaic Topical Acid 10% for oily skin
Azelaic Acid
Niacinamide
Ethyl Ascorbic Acid Ascorbic Acid
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Sodium HyaluronateHigh
- SuperiorOily Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
A great choice for oily skin; a few serums fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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
- Excellent suitability for your oily skin is provided by potassium azeloyl diglycinate and niacinamide, which effectively regulate sebum and reduce inflammation to address oily shine.
- The inclusion of ethyl ascorbic acid and coffee seed extract further supports skin tone evening and provides antioxidant benefits.
- The product is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components like glycerin.
How to apply
- Use this serum in your PM routine. Start by applying it 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply the serum after cleansing and toning, but right before your moisturizer for the best results.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin. Let it absorb ⏱ for a minute before applying the next product.
- Apply the serum on clean and dry skin since your skin is not sensitive and you want to target oily shine. This helps control excess oil throughout the night.
- Avoid the delicate eye area and do a patch test before using the serum for the very first time.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 600+ reviewsMost users report improved skin texture and a brighter complexion without experiencing irritation. A smaller number of users noted initial breakouts or found the scent to be unpleasant.
Highlights
Improves texture Mostly Mentioned
- “face is so smooth”
- “visibly reduced dark spots”
- “brighter looking skin”
Clears acne Often Mentioned
- “decreased congestion”
- “nodules gone”
- “acne improving so much”
Gentle and non-irritating Often Mentioned
- “zero irritation”
- “comfortable and hydrated”
- “suitable for sensitive skin”
Reduces redness Often Mentioned
- “calms red, pain and cysts”
- “reduction in baseline redness”
Elegant texture Sometimes Noted
- “soaks in immediately”
- “leaves no residue”
- “layers well”
Unpleasant smell Sometimes Noted
- “smells like Elmer's glue”
- “smells like old spit”
- “awful smell”
Drying or sticky Rarely Noted
- “little drying”
- “leaves a very sticky feeling”
- “not moisturizing enough”
Initial breakouts Rarely Noted
- “broke me out”
- “purging window”
- “five/six spots at a time”
Slow results Rarely Noted
- “plateaued after a few weeks”
- “didn't completely clear skin”
- “too soon to tell”
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Questions and answers
What makes Naturium Azelaic Topical Acid 10% a great fit for oily skin?
This product is a great fit for oily skin because potassium azeloyl diglycinate and niacinamide work to control oily shine and calm inflammation. It also helps even out skin tone and brings soothing benefits without harsh ingredients, making it very gentle.
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for oily skin?
Potassium azeloyl diglycinate and niacinamide make this serum a great fit for your oily skin by helping control excess shine and calming redness. The formula also includes soothing glycerin and brightening vitamin C derivatives to support a balanced, even complexion with a low risk of irritation.
Pharmaceutics, 2023Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Azelaic Acid do for oily skin?
Azelaic acid helps calm acne and clear out pores without changing how much oil your skin makes. It targets multiple causes of breakouts and helps fade dark spots left behind by pimples.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Acta Dermato-venereologica. Supplementum, 1989
What does Niacinamide do for oily skin?
Niacinamide helps balance oily skin by significantly reducing excess oil production and shine. It is well tolerated and may improve skin texture without clogging pores.
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006Antioxidants, 2021
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This serum goes in your evening routine, applied after cleansing and before moisturizing. Putting treatments in the evening keeps things simple and provides extra safety around sun exposure.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
This treatment is best used in your evening routine, applying it after your cleansing toner and before your moisturizer. When combining with retinol, it is generally safer to alternate nights or use them at different times of day to help prevent irritation on oily skin.
How often should I use this serum?
This treatment is used in the evening once a week to start, and people who tolerate it well and see good results can carefully use it more often. It is a great fit for oily skin because ingredients like niacinamide regulate shine and soothe redness without harshness.
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This treatment is a great fit for oily skin and is unlikely to clog pores, as it uses ingredients that regulate oil and reduce inflammation without harsh additives. Reviewers rarely report initial breakouts, and soothing components help keep your skin calm.
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Topical delivery of L-ascorbic acid derivatives via emulgels increased skin hydration and skin whitening potential without significantly altering TEWL or pH over a 30-day in vivo study.
Pharmaceutics, 2023Combined treatment with cannabigerol and 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid provided wider protection of UVA-irradiated human keratinocytes against radiation-induced protein expression changes and structural modifications compared to either compound used alone.
The Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, 2023Combined treatment with cannabigerol and 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid abolished UVB-induced changes by decreasing the expression of kinases and reducing protein modifications by 4-hydroxynonenal in cultured human keratinocytes, restoring the kinase profile to that of non-irradiated controls.
Scientific Reports, 2024A 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, 2023Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2005Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019
Ingredients
Water, Propanediol, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Niacinamide, Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract Coffee Seed Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenylpropanol, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Potassium Chloride, Glycerin, Chlorphenesin, Tocopherol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
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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