NATURIUM Azelaic Acid Emulsion 10% for oily skin
Azelaiс Acid
Niacinamide
Bioactive Brightening Complex
Allantoin
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Average
- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily skin; other serums fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 benefits for your oily skin, as azelaic acid and niacinamide help regulate oil production and reduce inflammation, though it does not directly target oily shine. Allantoin and oat kernel extract provide soothing and hydrating effects, which are generally beneficial for oily skin.
- The formula is safe for your oily skin, with no harsh ingredients that could cause irritation or exacerbate existing conditions.
- While the product offers general skincare benefits like hydration and soothing, its primary focus is not on directly addressing the concern of oily shine.
How to apply
- Use this serum in your PM routine. Start by applying it 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply the serum after cleansing and toning, but right before your moisturizer for the best results.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin. Let it absorb ⏱ for a minute before applying the next product.
- Apply the serum on clean and dry skin since your skin is not sensitive and you want to target oily shine. This helps control excess oil throughout the night.
- Avoid the delicate eye area and do a patch test before using the serum for the very first time.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 400+ reviewsUsers with sensitive, redness-prone, and acne-prone skin frequently praise this emulsion for its ability to calm inflammation and fade post-acne marks. While most find it gentle and effective for smoothing texture and brightening skin tone, a small minority experienced purging or found it insufficiently hydrating for very dry skin.
Highlights
Gentle formula Often Mentioned
- “Good for sensitive skin”
- “Non-irritating formula”
- “Gentle enough for AM/PM”
Improves texture Often Mentioned
- “Skin is so much glowy”
- “Smooths texture”
- “Minimizes uneven tone”
Reduces redness Often Mentioned
- “Helped my redness”
- “Calms visible redness”
- “Soothes irritated skin”
Fades acne marks Sometimes Noted
- “Stubborn post-acne marks go away”
- “Great for hormonal acne”
- “Decongests pores”
Lightweight feel Sometimes Noted
- “Creamy, lightweight”
- “Absorbs rapidly”
- “Non-greasy finish”
Unpleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “Smells like Elmer's glue”
- “Unpleasant smell”
- “Specific chemical scent”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “Worst breakout ever”
- “Closed comedones”
- “Experienced purging”
Initial stinging Rarely Noted
- “Sting a bit at beginning”
- “Mild irritation”
- “Stinging sensation”
Not hydrating enough Rarely Noted
- “Need additional hydration”
- “Not for extremely dry skin”
- “Doesn't provide long-lasting moisture”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “Pump several times to dispense”
- “Hard to prime”
- “Don't open or break vacuum”
Sources: lovi.care, naturium.com, gopicky.com, skinsort.com, thingtesting.com, and more
Questions and answers
How well does Naturium Azelaic Acid work for oily skin?
This product works for oily skin by helping regulate oil and calm irritation, though it does not directly target oily shine. To better fit oily skin, a product of this type needs ingredients like niacinamide, zinc, and ceramides that control excess oil and large pores while keeping the skin barrier healthy.
Which ingredients make this emulsion a good fit for oily skin?
This emulsion fits your oily skin with azelaic acid and niacinamide, which help regulate oil production and reduce inflammation. Allantoin and oat kernel extract also provide soothing and hydrating effects to keep your skin calm. Oily skin works best with treatments containing niacinamide, zinc PCA, and ferulic acid to control excess oil and pores, alongside lightweight hydrators.
What does Azelaic Acid do for oily skin?
Azelaic acid helps oily skin by reducing extra oil and calming redness and blemishes. It also works to clear clogged pores and prevent new acne spots from forming. This ingredient targets multiple causes of acne while keeping your skin calm and clear.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2014
What does Niacinamide do for oily skin?
Niacinamide helps balance oily skin by significantly reducing excess oil production and shine. It is well tolerated and may improve skin texture without clogging pores.
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006Antioxidants, 2021
Where does this emulsion go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, as evening application helps keep things simple and safe around sun exposure. Oily skin works best with products that directly control oily shine using ingredients like oil-regulating agents and mattifying minerals.
Can I use this emulsion with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this emulsion with retinol by applying the emulsion first to soothe your skin, and following it with retinol once it absorbs. This approach helps minimize potential irritation while delivering the benefits of both ingredients.
How often should I use this emulsion?
This treatment works well in the evening routine, as treatments fit best there for simplicity and safety around sun exposure. Oily skin benefits from an azelaic acid and niacinamide treatment that helps regulate oil production and soothe the skin.
Can this emulsion clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This emulsion is unlikely to cause breakouts for oily skin, as it has a safe formula with no harsh ingredients that typically trigger irritation. Reviewers rarely report breakouts from using it, though a product for this skin type still needs lightweight ingredients that help control oil and target shine directly.
Is this emulsion fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (benzyl 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, 2024Topical 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, 2015Topical 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 gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not improve postoperative comfort regarding swelling and pain, but improved the wound's aesthetic appearance following impacted lower third molar extraction compared to no gel.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016A topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin, and dexpanthenol significantly reduced postoperative pain, trismus, swelling, and analgesic consumption, while improving wound healing after third molar surgery compared to a placebo.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020An overnight patch containing Allium cepa extract and allantoin safely promotes scar healing after dermatologic surgery, resulting in significantly greater reductions in observer- and patient-assessed POSAS scores compared to no treatment.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018Topical 5% Jucá ethanolic extract formulations in Carbopol and Astrocaryum murumuru butter improved wound retraction and fibroplasia in dermal wounds of dogs compared to a commercial ointment control.
Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2020
Why other serums fit oily skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Niacinamide and ferulic acid incorporated in a stable multiple emulsion successfully reduced melanin, sebum, and skin erythema while improving skin elasticity and hydration in human skin compared to a placebo.
BioMed Research International, 2022
Ingredients
Water, Azelaic Acid, Butylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Methylpropanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Isostearyl Alcohol, C13-15 Alkane, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Butylene Glycol Cocoate, Niacinamide, Allantoin, Sebacic Acid, Acetyl Rheum Rhaponticum Root Extract, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Bidens Pilosa Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Oat Kernel Extract, Carbomer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Silica, Benzyl Alcohol, Panthenyl Triacetate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylcellulose, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol
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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