Azclear Medicated Lotion for sensitive skin
Azelaic Acid W W
Glycerin
Phenoxyethanol
Xanthan Gum
Average
- AverageNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for sensitive skin; other serums fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. 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 your acne-prone skin as azelaic acid helps reduce blemishes, while glycerin provides general hydration suitable for normal skin. The formula lacks specialized ingredients to effectively address your redness and irritation.
- The presence of aluminum and magnesium silicate offers some oil control, which is beneficial for normal skin.
- The safety profile is good, with no risks of irritation for your normal skin with sensitivity due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use your serum in the PM routine, starting 3 times a week before building up to daily use if your skin is happy.
- Apply the serum after cleansing and toning, but before putting on your moisturizer for the best results.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and wait a minute ⏱ for it to soak in.
- Since your skin is sensitive and easily irritated, apply the serum on completely dry skin to help keep it calm.
- Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid getting the serum too close to your eyes .
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
How well does Azclear Medicated Lotion work for sensitive skin?
This lotion offers a moderate fit for sensitive skin because it helps reduce blemishes with azelaic acid and provides basic hydration, but it lacks specialized ingredients to properly calm redness and irritation. Treatments that fit sensitive skin better need soothing antioxidants, hydrating agents, and skin-repairing ingredients like niacinamide.
Which ingredients make this lotion a good fit for sensitive skin?
Glycerin makes this lotion a good fit for sensitive skin by providing general hydration and supporting skin comfort. Treatments that fit sensitive skin better also need soothing ingredients and antioxidants to calm redness and irritation.
What does Azelaic Acid do for sensitive skin?
Azelaic acid helps calm sensitive, easily irritated skin by soothing redness and reducing swelling. It works gently to quiet inflammation without causing extra irritation, making it a safe choice for reactive skin types.
Experimental Dermatology, 2010Archives of Dermatological Research, 1991
What does Glycerin do for sensitive skin?
Glycerin helps keep sensitive skin soft and deeply hydrated while supporting the skin barrier. It is unlikely to cause irritation and may protect against dryness and roughness.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Acta Dermato-venereologica, 1999
Where does this lotion go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after your toner and before your moisturizer. It is unlikely to cause irritation for your sensitive skin because it avoids harsh ingredients, but a product of this type also needs soothing ingredients to properly calm your redness.
Can I use this lotion with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this lotion with retinol by applying your retinol first and following with this treatment in your evening routine. This approach helps minimize the risk of skin discomfort when combining active ingredients.
How often should I use this lotion?
You can use this treatment in your evening routine once a week to start, as sensitive skin benefits from careful use before applying it more often. This lotion needs soothing ingredients to calm redness and irritation while helping clear blemishes.
Can this lotion clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This lotion is unlikely to cause breakouts or clog pores on sensitive skin since its ingredients have a safe profile with no harsh components. However, a product for this skin needs extra soothing and calming ingredients to effectively handle redness and irritation.
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, 2024A 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, 2023Topical 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 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, 2015A 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, 2017The 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, 2001Biodegradable 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, 2022Dense 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, 2015Glycerol crosslinked vitamin E loaded xanthan gum and gellan gum nanoemulgels scavenged 88.5% of free radicals, reduced transepidermal water loss by up to 33.3%, and improved moisture content and skin structural characteristics in a murine dry skin model.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2025
Why other serums fit sensitive skin better
Topical application of TAT-SOD significantly suppresses UVB-induced erythema formation, blood flow rise, and apoptotic sunburn cell formation in human volunteers compared to a vehicle control.
European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2016
Ingredients
Azelaic Acid, Aluminum, Magnesium Silicate, Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Water, Xanthan Gum
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