NATURIUM Azelaic Topical Acid 10% for dry sensitive skin
Azelaic Acid
Niacinamide
Ethyl Ascorbic Acid Ascorbic Acid
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Sodium HyaluronateAverage
- AverageDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- Low RiskSafety
Works for dry sensitive skin; other serums fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, 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 suitability for dry skin due to glycerin and sodium hyaluronate providing humectant action, but it lacks sufficient emollient ingredients for optimal results on dry or flaky skin.
- The formula provides excellent treatment for evening skin tone and reducing redness with azelaic acid and niacinamide, though these benefits are mostly supportive for your dry and sensitive skin.
- The product is generally safe for your dry and sensitive skin, with a low risk of irritation from Ethyl Ascorbic Acid.
How to apply
- Use this PM routine for your evening skincare. Start using the serum 3 times a week and increase to daily use if your skin feels comfortable.
- Apply the serum after cleansing and toner, but right before your moisturizer. This step locks in deep hydration for dry skin.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin using your palms. Let it absorb completely for a minute ⏱ before applying your next product.
- Since your skin is sensitive, apply the serum on completely dry skin for better tolerance and less irritation.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Always do a patch test before your first use to ensure your skin reacts well.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 600+ reviewsMost users report improved skin texture and a brighter complexion without experiencing irritation. A smaller number of users noted initial breakouts or found the scent to be unpleasant.
Highlights
Improves texture Mostly Mentioned
- “face is so smooth”
- “visibly reduced dark spots”
- “brighter looking skin”
Clears acne Often Mentioned
- “decreased congestion”
- “nodules gone”
- “acne improving so much”
Gentle and non-irritating Often Mentioned
- “zero irritation”
- “comfortable and hydrated”
- “suitable for sensitive skin”
Reduces redness Often Mentioned
- “calms red, pain and cysts”
- “reduction in baseline redness”
Elegant texture Sometimes Noted
- “soaks in immediately”
- “leaves no residue”
- “layers well”
Unpleasant smell Sometimes Noted
- “smells like Elmer's glue”
- “smells like old spit”
- “awful smell”
Drying or sticky Rarely Noted
- “little drying”
- “leaves a very sticky feeling”
- “not moisturizing enough”
Initial breakouts Rarely Noted
- “broke me out”
- “purging window”
- “five/six spots at a time”
Slow results Rarely Noted
- “plateaued after a few weeks”
- “didn't completely clear skin”
- “too soon to tell”
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Questions and answers
How well does Naturium Azelaic Topical Acid work for dry sensitive skin?
Naturium Azelaic Topical Acid 10% works moderately well for dry sensitive skin because it helps calm redness and even tone, while glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide helpful moisture. However, it lacks enough softening and smoothing ingredients for optimal results on dry skin.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Dermatology and Therapy, 2024
Which ingredients make this treatment a good fit for dry sensitive skin?
Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate help provide moisture, while azelaic acid and niacinamide calm redness for dry and sensitive skin. Because this is an average fit, a product of this type needs rich moisturizing and nourishing ingredients to support the skin barrier and prevent dryness.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
What does Azelaic Acid do for dry sensitive skin?
Azelaic acid is generally not an ideal fit for dry sensitive skin because it may cause stinging, irritation, or dryness, though it can help calm redness and soothe inflammation when formulated gently. To work well for dry sensitive skin, a product of this type needs calming plant extracts, rich moisturizers, and barrier-repairing ingredients to keep the skin soft and comfortable.
What does Niacinamide do for dry sensitive skin?
Niacinamide helps dry sensitive skin by calming irritation and keeping moisture locked in so your face feels soft and smooth. It works to build up your skin barrier and calm redness while being very gentle and unlikely to cause irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2004International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2013
Where does this treatment go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This treatment goes in your evening routine after your toner and before your moisturizer. It works for your dry and sensitive skin by helping calm redness and even out skin tone, though a product of this type needs richer softening and smoothing ingredients to properly care for dry skin.
Can I use this treatment with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment in your routine, applying it in the evening after your soothing toner and before your moisturizer. A product of this type works best for dry sensitive skin when it includes richer oils or butters to lock in moisture and keep flaky areas smooth.
How often should I use this treatment?
You can use this treatment in the evening as part of your routine. It works for your dry and sensitive skin, though a product of this type needs richer softening ingredients to fully care for dry skin.
Can this treatment clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This treatment has a low risk of causing initial breakouts or clogging pores on dry and sensitive skin. While it helps calm redness and even out skin tone, this type of product still needs richer, smoothing ingredients to fully care for dry skin.
Is this treatment fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A 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, 2017Niacinamide 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, 2002Application 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, 2024Concurrent treatment with 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid and cannabigerol in UVB-irradiated human keratinocytes prevents membrane structure alterations, promotes cell survival, enhances antioxidant enzyme activity and GSH- and Trx-dependent systems, reduces lipid and protein oxidative modifications, and exerts anti-inflammatory effects.
Free Radical Biology & Medicine, 2025Azelaic 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, 2021Topical 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, 2023Topical 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, 2005Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical 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, 2019
Why other serums fit dry sensitive skin better
In 50 participants with sensitive skin, a Ceramide NP C15-containing emollient improved skin barrier function with a significant reduction in transepidermal water loss and induced modest changes in skin microbiota compared to the vehicle.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2026Treatment with 14% ferulic acid and 12% l-ascorbic acid significantly reduced pigmentation and erythema while improving hydration and elasticity in 20 women with photoaged skin, with neither acid proving definitively more effective overall though ascorbic acid showed slightly greater skin lightening.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
Ingredients
Water, Propanediol, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Niacinamide, Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract Coffee Seed Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenylpropanol, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Potassium Chloride, Glycerin, Chlorphenesin, Tocopherol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Behind this fit score
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