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Cos De BAHA Azelaic Acid 10% Serum for dry skin

High

  • HighDry Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

A great choice for dry skin; a few serums fit it even 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

  • This formulation is highly suitable for your dry skin, as azelaic acid and niacinamide work to reduce redness and even skin tone while Sodium Hyaluronate and Panthenol provide essential hydration and support barrier repair.
  • The inclusion of various botanical extracts further enhances the soothing and moisturizing properties, complementing the primary actives for overall skin comfort.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your dry skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.

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 4.5k+ reviews

It is highly effective for acne-prone and sensitive skin, though some users note a tacky finish and occasional crystallization.

Highlights

  • Reduces redness Mostly Mentioned
    • “redness vanished in weeks”
    • “soothes inflamed skin”
    • “best for facial erythema”
  • Affordable price Often Mentioned
    • “unbeatable value”
    • “cheap but effective”
    • “lasts a long time”
    • “budget-friendly skincare”
  • Fades scars Often Mentioned
    • “lightened dark spots”
    • “helped with PIE/PIH”
    • “acne marks fading faster”
    • “brightened overall complexion”
  • Gentle/non-irritating Often Mentioned
    • “no stinging or burning”
    • “great for sensitive skin”
    • “didn't damage barrier”
    • “gentler than prescription”
  • Sticky/tacky finish Often Mentioned
    • “feels sticky after applying”
    • “takes time to dry”
    • “slightly tacky texture”
    • “leaves a film”
  • Controls acne Sometimes Noted
    • “keeps pimples at bay”
    • “reduced cystic acne”
    • “cleared up blackheads”
    • “skin has been pimple-free”
  • Crystallization/grittiness Sometimes Noted
    • “white powder residue”
    • “grainy texture on skin”
    • “crystallized around the rim”
    • “feels sandy sometimes”
  • Causes breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “broke me out in cysts”
    • “caused small whiteheads”
    • “bad reaction/purging”
    • “clogged my pores”
  • Drying/tightness Rarely Noted
    • “dried out my skin”
    • “need heavy moisturizer after”
    • “felt tight upon drying”
    • “caused some peeling”

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Questions and answers

What makes Cos De BAHA Azelaic Acid 10% Serum a great fit for dry skin?

This serum is a great fit because sodium hyaluronate and panthenol provide essential hydration and support your skin barrier, while azelaic acid and niacinamide help calm redness and even your tone. It is very safe for dry skin and is unlikely to cause irritation.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for dry skin?

Sodium Hyaluronate and panthenol make this serum a great fit for dry skin by providing essential hydration and supporting barrier repair, while azelaic acid and niacinamide help reduce redness and even your skin tone.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for dry skin?

Hyaluronic acid draws moisture into dry skin, giving an immediate and lasting boost in hydration that helps smooth out fine lines and soften rough patches. It is very gentle and unlikely to cause irritation while improving overall skin smoothness and plumpness.

Dermatology and Therapy, 2021Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011

Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for dry skin?

This treatment serum goes in your evening routine after cleansing and before your moisturizer. Starting it once a week is best, and you may slowly use it more often if your skin tolerates it well.

Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this serum with retinol, but apply them on alternating nights or use this serum in the morning and retinol at night to prevent irritation. This formula contains soothing ingredients like panthenol and niacinamide that help calm the skin.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

How often should I use this serum?

This serum is a great fit for your dry skin and is best used in the evening once a week to start. You can carefully use it more often if your skin tolerates it well and shows good results.

Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?

This serum is unlikely to cause breakouts for dry skin, as review complaints about breakouts are low and the formula avoids harsh ingredients. Panthenol also helps support skin barrier recovery.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

Is this serum 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, 2017
  • Niacinamide significantly decreased hyperpigmentation and increased skin lightness compared with vehicle alone after 4 weeks of use in women by inhibiting melanosome transfer.

    The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
  • Topical 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, 2002
  • A 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, 2025
  • 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, 2021
  • Application 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, 2024
  • Topical 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
  • Topical 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, 2011
  • Topical 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, 2022
  • Treatment 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
  • Topical 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, 2021
  • Topical 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, 2008
  • Topical 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
  • Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
  • Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.

    Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000
  • Hyaluronic acid, hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol, and isotonic saline nasal sprays all significantly improved dry nose symptoms over four weeks in 240 patients, with hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol providing superior nasal moisturisation compared to the other two.

    Auris, Nasus, Larynx, 2020
  • A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.

    Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
  • Topical aloe vera gel significantly accelerated split-thickness skin graft donor-site healing compared to placebo in 12 patients, but showed no significant difference in pain relief.

    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018
  • Topical application of Aloe vera cream reduced postoperative pain at rest and during defecation, accelerated wound healing at two weeks, and decreased analgesic requirements in patients after open hemorrhoidectomy compared to placebo.

    Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010

Ingredients

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Propylene Glycol, Azelaic Acid, Polysorbate 20, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Momordica Charantia Fruit Extract, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Witch Hazel Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract Rosemary Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Extract

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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