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The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% for mature skin

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The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%

Average

  • HighNormal Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

Works for mature skin; other serums fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. 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

  • Suitable for normal skin, this formula contains azelaic acid which offers anti-inflammatory and melanogenesis regulation benefits, though it does not directly target your primary concern of wrinkles and fine lines.
  • While tocopherol provides antioxidant protection, the suspension lacks specialized ingredients to address your specific aging concerns.
  • The product is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components.

How to apply

  • Use this serum in your PM routine. Start by applying it 3 times a week, and work up to daily use if your skin likes it.
  • Apply this serum after your toner and before your moisturizer.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
  • You can apply the serum on dry skin for the best results against fine lines.
  • Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid the sensitive eye area.

People Say

★4.3Overall rating based on 4.5k+ reviews

While many users report clearer and brighter skin within weeks, a significant portion of reviewers struggle with the formula's tendency to pill under makeup or other skincare layers. This summary is based on a very large amount of data and should be definitely taken into account.

Highlights

  • Reduces redness Mostly Mentioned
    • “calms down the redness immediately”
    • “decreases both redness and acne-like bumps”
    • “saved my skin from constant flushing”
  • Pills under makeup Mostly Mentioned
    • “crumbles and piles under moisturizer”
    • “balls up immediately”
    • “cannot layer anything over it”
    • “pills hella bad”
    • “rolls off my face”
  • Clears acne Often Mentioned
    • “scars and hormonal acne faded”
    • “keeps acne at bay”
    • “cleared up my chin breakouts”
    • “stopped new pimples from forming”
    • “great for fungal acne”
  • Smoothes texture Often Mentioned
    • “skin looks smoother and brighter”
    • “tiny bumps are gone”
    • “texture feels much softer”
    • “got rid of closed comedones”
    • “face feels like glass”
  • Fades dark spots Sometimes Noted
    • “helped lighten post-acne scars”
    • “hyperpigmentation is fading”
    • “acne marks are less visible”
    • “brightens dull skin tone”
    • “spots are much lighter”
  • Matte finish Sometimes Noted
    • “leaves skin feeling matte”
    • “good for oily t-zone”
    • “dries down to a powder finish”
    • “controls oil production”
    • “non-greasy finish”
  • Causes stinging Sometimes Noted
    • “stings really bad upon application”
    • “itchy tingly feeling”
    • “burned my sensitive skin”
    • “felt like ants crawling”
    • “severe burning sensation”
  • Drying formula Sometimes Noted
    • “incredibly drying”
    • “made my skin flaky”
    • “sucked the moisture out”
    • “too drying for daily use”
    • “left dry patches”
  • Thick texture Sometimes Noted
    • “hard to spread”
    • “feels like a thick paste”
    • “heavy silicone feel”
    • “doesn't absorb well”
    • “sits on top of skin”
  • Unpleasant scent Rarely Noted
    • “smell is unbearable”
    • “weird chemical smell”
    • “smells like glue”
    • “earthy scent is off-putting”
    • “has a funky odor”

Sources: lovi.care, ulta.com, sephora.co.uk, theordinary.com, influenster.com, lookfantastic.ie, and more

Questions and answers

How well does The Ordinary Azelaic Acid work for mature skin?

This treatment works reasonably well for mature skin, though it does not directly target wrinkles and fine lines. To better support this skin type, a treatment needs powerful anti-aging ingredients, nourishing oils, and peptides to smooth lines and improve overall firmness.

Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for mature skin?

Azelaic Acid and tocopherol make this cream a fit by calming the skin and providing antioxidant protection, though it lacks specialized ingredients to target wrinkles. To truly fit mature skin, a product of this type needs potent antioxidants, hydrating components, and skin-repairing ingredients that target fine lines.

What does Azelaic Acid do for mature skin?

Azelaic acid helps mature skin by targeting dark spots and uneven tone, while supporting smoother texture and a more youthful look. It provides antioxidant benefits that may reduce signs of aging and protect skin from environmental stress.

Frontiers in Medicine, 2026Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

What does Dimethicone do for mature skin?

Dimethicone helps keep mature skin feeling soft and smooth while protecting the skin barrier. When used regularly, it may improve skin firmness and keep the surface hydrated throughout the day.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2012Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2007

Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for mature skin?

This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, as this timing keeps things simple and safe around sun exposure. Because this formula does not directly target wrinkles and fine lines, mature skin needs products with specialized firming peptides and antioxidants to properly address signs of aging.

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

You can use this treatment alongside a retinol routine by applying it at night before your moisturizer, while ensuring your overall routine includes targeted anti-aging ingredients and firming peptides to effectively address wrinkles and fine lines.

How often should I use this cream?

This treatment works well in your evening routine once a week to start. If your skin feels comfortable and you see good results, you may carefully use it more often.

Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?

This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for mature skin, as it is generally well-tolerated and free of harsh ingredients. However, because it lacks specialized ingredients for wrinkles, a product for this skin needs powerful antioxidants and firming peptides to truly smooth fine lines.

Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 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, 2023

  • Wearing an N95 mask alone compared to using dimethicone cream or hydrocolloid dressing caused more adverse skin reactions among 73 military health care workers, with no significant differences in fit test failure rates between groups.

    Military Medicine, 2024

  • Treatment with a moisturizer containing dimethicone and glycerine increased epidermal thickness by 0.019 mm, improved barrier function by decreasing transepidermal water loss by 13%, decreased melanin intensity, and induced keratins 6 and 16 in fifteen women with moderately photoaged forearms.

    Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2007

  • Externally applied substances such as ceramides, hyaluronic acid, licorice extracts, dimethicone, petrolatum, and paraffin wax treat skin disease resulting from damage to the skin barrier.

    Clinics in Dermatology, 2012

  • Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

  • Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.

    Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021

  • Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

Why other serums fit mature skin better

Ingredients

Water, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Dimethicone, Azelaic Acid, Dimethicone Bis-Isobutyl Ppg-20 Crosspolymer, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polysilicone-11, Isohexadecane, Tocopherol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Isoceteth-20, Polysorbate 60, Triethanolamine, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin

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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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