Azclear Medicated Lotion for acne-prone skin
Azelaic Acid W W
Glycerin
Phenoxyethanol
Xanthan Gum
Average
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for acne-prone skin; other serums fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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 lesions and blemishes due to the presence of Azelaic Acid, which has anti-inflammatory and seboregulating actions beneficial for your combination skin.
- Glycerin provides humectant action, offering general skincare benefits like hydration that are supportive for your skin.
- The product is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use your serum as part of your PM routine and start 3x/week before working up to daily use.
- Apply this treatment after cleansing and toner, and before your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
- Apply the product on clean, dry skin to help manage your breakouts safely.
- 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
How well does Azclear Medicated Lotion work for acne-prone skin?
Azclear Azclear Medicated Lotion offers moderate help for acne-prone skin by using azelaic acid to calm redness and glycerin to keep the skin hydrated. Because other options fit this skin better, a treatment for acne-prone skin needs effective ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, or zinc PCA to control oil and breakouts while keeping the skin balanced.
Which ingredients make this lotion a good fit for acne-prone skin?
Azelaic Acid and glycerin make this lotion a good fit for acne-prone skin by helping calm breakouts and keeping the skin hydrated. A treatment for this skin needs effective ingredients like niacinamide and propolis that provide excellent benefits for breakouts while controlling oiliness and maintaining balance.
Pharmaceutics, 2021Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Azelaic Acid do for acne-prone skin?
Azelaic acid helps calm acne-prone skin by reducing inflammation, clearing bacteria, and preventing clogged pores. It also may fade dark spots left behind by breakouts to keep your skin tone even and smooth.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2014Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii, 2023
What does Glycerin do for acne-prone skin?
Glycerin helps keep acne-prone skin hydrated and calm without clogging pores or feeling heavy. It supports the skin barrier so it stays soft and smooth while handling everyday treatments.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Toxicology, 2019
Where does this lotion go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, which keeps things simple and safe around sun exposure. Acne-prone skin works best with products that offer moderate treatment for blemishes along with gentle hydration to keep the skin calm 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 and following it with this lotion. Using a supportive routine with gentle hydrating ingredients and daily sunscreen helps keep your skin calm and protected.
How often should I use this lotion?
Use this lotion in your evening routine, applying it once a week to start. This type of product needs soothing and hydrating ingredients like glycerin and anti-inflammatory agents like azelaic acid to keep acne-prone skin calm and clear.
Can this lotion clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This lotion is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on acne-prone skin, as it is free of harsh ingredients and uses azelaic acid to help calm blemishes. However, acne-prone skin often needs a product with lighter textures that absorb quickly to avoid pilling 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 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, 2017A 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, 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, 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
Ingredients
Azelaic Acid, Aluminum, Magnesium Silicate, Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Water, Xanthan Gum
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