Anua Azelacic Acid 10 + Hyaluron for oily skin
Azelaic Acid
Hyaluronic Acid
NiacinamideAverage
- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily skin; other moisturizers fit it 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
- Offers moderate benefits for your oily skin as azelaic acid and niacinamide help regulate sebum and reduce inflammation, addressing your oily shine concerns. Hyaluronic acid and panthenol provide essential hydration, supporting overall skin health.
- Centella Asiatica Extract and Allantoin offer soothing properties, enhancing the product's compatibility with your oily skin.
- The product has a good safety profile with no significant risks of irritation for your skin type.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine every day to keep your face fresh.
- Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toning, but right before your SPF in the morning.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and let it absorb fully.
- Apply on clean, slightly dry skin to help control that oily shine.
- Avoid the eye area and do a quick patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 200+ reviewsMost users report improved skin texture and fewer breakouts, though a small number experienced purging or found the finish slightly tacky.
Highlights
Lightweight and hydrating Mostly Mentioned
- “Incredibly light and watery serum.”
- “Feels more like a hydrating serum... absorbs quickly.”
- “Leaves my face very hydrated with a nice glow.”
- “Never caused dryness or irritation.”
Gentle on sensitive skin Often Mentioned
- “Zero irritation, even on active spots.”
- “Perfect even if u have oily skin.”
- “Soothing in the formula... highly recommend for acne prone.”
Reduces redness Often Mentioned
- “Decreased my redness significantly!”
- “My complexion looks calmer and more balanced.”
- “Helped vanish redness around my cheeks and nose.”
- “Works to very effectively calm irritation.”
Improves texture Sometimes Noted
- “Skin feels thicker and smoother.”
- “Noticeably helped the texture on my skin.”
- “Helps clear pores and calm general redness.”
- “Smoother overall texture.”
Sticky finish Sometimes Noted
- “Leaves a light, slightly tacky layer behind.”
- “My only complaint is that it leaves a tacky finish.”
- “Slightly tacky... but not overly sticky.”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “Got MANYY huge pimples and white heads.”
- “Broke me out and give me pigmentation.”
- “Thought I was purging but... skin just kept getting worse.”
Ineffective for some Rarely Noted
- “Did not affect the redness on my face.”
- “Used the full bottle, did not do anything.”
- “Old scars didn't move.”
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Questions and answers
How well does Anua Azelacic Acid 10 work for oily skin?
This treatment works reasonably well for oily skin because azelaic acid and niacinamide help manage shine, while hyaluronic acid and panthenol provide light hydration. It has a good safety profile with little risk of irritation. A moisturizing treatment for oily skin needs ingredients that control oil and hydrate without clogging pores, along with soothing elements.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
Which ingredients make this treatment a good fit for oily skin?
Azelaic acid and niacinamide help regulate oil and calm redness, while hyaluronic acid and panthenol provide essential hydration for oily skin. A product of this type needs ingredients that control oil and deliver lightweight moisture without clogging pores.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
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 Hyaluronic Acid do for oily skin?
Hyaluronic acid helps oily skin by reducing extra oil and sebum production without causing irritation. Clinical studies show it successfully balances oil levels while keeping the skin comfortable.
Where does this treatment go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, as treatments with active ingredients are typically used then for simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure. Oily skin often benefits from lightweight hydration and ingredients that help regulate sebum and reduce inflammation, along with soothing agents.
Can I use this treatment with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment alongside retinol by applying the treatment first and following with your retinol. Because this product has a good safety profile, it is unlikely to irritate your oily skin when paired with retinoids.
How often should I use this treatment?
This treatment is used in the evening for your oily skin, starting once a week and slowly using it more often if your skin tolerates it well. It has a safe profile with no significant irritation risks and helps control oily shine while keeping your skin calm and hydrated.
Can this treatment clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This treatment is unlikely to cause breakouts for oily skin, as it has a safe profile with only a low chance of pimples reported by reviewers. To better control oily shine, an oily skin type needs lightweight ingredients like niacinamide and salicylic derivatives to balance oil.
Can I use this treatment around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this treatment on your body, but the thin skin around the eyes may require extra caution since this formula is designed for facial use. Oily skin and thinner areas need gentle hydration and soothing ingredients like hyaluronic acid and centella asiatica to keep skin calm and balanced without heavy oils.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
Is this treatment fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A new topical panthenol-containing emollient significantly improved transepidermal water loss reduction, stratum corneum hydration, and intercellular lipid lamellae length compared with control in healthy subjects without negatively impacting bacterial viability.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017A panthenol-enriched mask significantly decreased erythema and hyperpigmentation, increased sebum and stratum corneum moisture, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to a saline dressing in 60 subjects undergoing facial laser treatment.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Topical treatment of nicotinamide, alone or in combination with other active ingredients, reduces the progression of skin aging and hyperpigmentation in clinical trials while being well tolerated.
Antioxidants, 2021Azelaic 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 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, 2019Topical 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, 2005
Ingredients
Water, Azelaic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Betine Salicylate, Glycerin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Hyaluronic Acid, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Niacinamide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Beta-Glucan, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Squalane, Zinc Pca, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Caprul Glucoside, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide Np
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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