Azclear Medicated Lotion for dry skin
Azelaic Acid W W
Glycerin
Phenoxyethanol
Xanthan Gum
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- LowDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A weak match for dry skin; the serums alongside 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 treatment for acne-prone skin due to azelaic acid, but it lacks specialized ingredients to effectively address your dry or flaky skin concerns, posing risks of not providing sufficient value.
- While glycerin offers some humectant action, the presence of aluminum, magnesium silicate, and colloidal silicon dioxide can have a drying effect on your dry skin.
How to apply
- Apply this serum PM, starting 3×/week and working up to daily use as your skin adjusts.
- Place the serum after cleansing and toner, but right before your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
- Apply the serum on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture.
- Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 400+ reviewsA common drawback is the product's tendency to pill or ball up when layered with other products.
Highlights
Effective acne treatment Mostly Mentioned
- “clears stubborn acne”
- “hormonal breakouts substantially smaller”
- “fixes hormonal acne and oiliness”
Pilling and texture Mostly Mentioned
- “formula does pill a bit”
- “finicky formula that pills easily”
- “hard to put sunscreen over it”
Reduces redness Often Mentioned
- “far less red”
- “calmed my breakout without scarring”
Affordable value Sometimes Noted
- “amazing affordable treatment”
- “great value”
- “cheap and effective”
Gentle and non-drying Sometimes Noted
- “doesn't dry my skin out”
- “less harsh than other treatments”
- “hydrating but not greasy”
Stinging sensation Sometimes Noted
- “stung so bad”
- “skin was a little itchy”
- “tingling for an hour”
Slow absorption Rarely Noted
- “waiting for it to dry completely”
- “hard to layer”
- “leaves a white cast if not rubbed in”
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Questions and answers
Why is Azclear Medicated Lotion a weak match for dry skin?
This lotion may dry out dry skin because it lacks specialized hydrating ingredients and contains drying minerals like aluminum, magnesium silicate, and colloidal silicon dioxide. Treatments for dry skin need soothing and deeply hydrating ingredients like ceramides, niacinamide, and peptides to support the skin barrier.
Which ingredients make this lotion a poor fit for dry skin?
This lotion is a weak match for your dry skin because aluminum, magnesium silicate, and colloidal silicon dioxide can have a drying effect. To care for dry skin, a treatment needs soothing ingredients that provide significant hydration, skin barrier support, ceramides, niacinamide, and peptides.
What does Azelaic Acid do for dry skin?
Azelaic Acid is a poor fit for dry skin because it does not provide the rich moisture and barrier-repairing oils this skin type needs. Dry skin requires nourishing ingredients like ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and heavy butters to lock in hydration and stay smooth.
What does Glycerin do for dry skin?
Glycerin helps dry skin by drawing in moisture and keeping it locked in, which makes the skin feel much softer and smoother. It also supports your natural skin barrier to stop water from escaping easily. A product for dry skin needs extra ingredients like hyaluronic acid and soothing plant extracts to truly calm and hydrate dry patches.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008
Where does this lotion go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This treatment lotion is a weak match for dry skin because certain ingredients may have a drying effect. A treatment of this type needs rich moisturizers, soothing ingredients, and extra hydrating support to keep dry skin soft and comfortable.
Can I use this lotion with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment with retinol by applying the retinol first, letting it dry, and then using this lotion to help manage acne, though it may be too drying for your dry skin. Dry skin needs a treatment that pairs gentle blemish-fighting ingredients with extra hydrating and soothing additions to keep the skin comfortable and smooth.
How often should I use this lotion?
This lotion may be used in the evening as a treatment, but it is a weak match that lacks specialized ingredients to address dry or flaky skin. A product of this type needs rich moisturizing ingredients like ceramides and nourishing oils to keep dry skin soft and smooth.
Can this lotion clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This treatment is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry skin, but certain ingredients may have a drying effect and risk leaving your skin flaky. A product of this type for dry skin needs rich, moisturizing ingredients like ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and extra glycerin to keep your skin soft and smooth.
Is this lotion fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Azelaic 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, 2023A 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, 2017Topical administration of 20% azelaic acid cream and 5% tranexamic acid solution comparably improved acne-related postinflammatory hyperpigmentation in patients with acne vulgaris, while tranexamic acid demonstrated a significantly better safety profile at week 4.
Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 2023Azelaic acid 15% gel showed comparable efficacy to adapalene 0.1% gel in reducing lesions, severity, and Dermatology Life Quality Index in women with adult acne, with significantly lower dryness and scaling, and demonstrated superiority during maintenance compared to no further treatment.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2015The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Biodegradable wound dressings functionalized with silver nanoparticles showed >99% pathogen growth inhibition, bactericidal effects, free radical scavenging, reduced inflammatory response in macrophages, and accelerated wound healing in animals.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2022A topical xanthan gum nanogel containing gamma-oryzanol-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers and nanosized TiO2 and MBBT filters demonstrated high photoprotection with an SPF of 34 and no skin irritation or sensitization in a rat model.
Pharmaceuticals, 2023Dense chitosan-xanthan membranes associated with multipotent mesenchymal stromal cells accelerated wound healing in Wistar rats compared to untreated conditions, demonstrating safety and feasibility for dermo-epidermal wound treatment.
Journal of Biomaterials Applications, 2015
Why other serums fit dry skin better
A topical serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract improved skin color, elasticity, radiance, smoothness, scaliness, and wrinkles compared to the untreated contralateral side in fifty female volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Treatment with cross-linked hyaluronic acid-based microneedle patches combined with acetyl hexapeptide-8 or epidermal growth factor significantly improved wrinkles and skin hydration compared to the patch alone in Korean females over 29 days.
Annals of Dermatology, 2019
Ingredients
Azelaic Acid, Aluminum, Magnesium Silicate, Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Water, Xanthan Gum
Behind this fit score
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