Azclear Medicated Lotion for dry sensitive skin
Azelaic Acid W W
Glycerin
Phenoxyethanol
Xanthan Gum
Low
- LowDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A weak match for dry sensitive skin; the serums alongside 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 treatment for acne-prone skin due to azelaic acid, but the presence of Aluminum, Magnesium Silicate, and Colloidal Silicon Dioxide poses a risk of drying out your dry and sensitive skin.
- While glycerin offers some humectant action, the overall formula is moderately unsuitable for dry skin, potentially worsening flakiness.
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
★4.5Overall 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
Why is Azclear Medicated Lotion a weak match for dry sensitive skin?
Azclear Medicated Lotion is a weak match because certain minerals in the formula may dry out your dry skin and potentially worsen flakiness. A treatment for dry sensitive skin needs effective moisturizing ingredients that provide deep hydration and skin barrier support without any risk of irritation.
Which ingredients make this lotion a poor fit for dry sensitive skin?
Aluminum, Magnesium Silicate, and Colloidal Silicon Dioxide pose a risk of drying out your skin and worsening flakiness. A treatment for dry sensitive skin needs nourishing and hydrating ingredients like ceramides and multiple forms of vitamin C that provide moisture and skin barrier support without any risk of irritation.
What does Azelaic Acid do for dry sensitive skin?
Azelaic acid helps calm angry or flushed skin and targets stubborn red marks, making it a good fit if you want to smooth out uneven tone without causing irritation. Because it has a very gentle safety profile, it is unlikely to trigger stinging or damage the skin barrier when used regularly.
What does Glycerin do for dry sensitive skin?
Glycerin helps dry sensitive skin by drawing moisture into the skin and keeping it there, making the skin soft and smooth. It is very gentle and unlikely to cause irritation while improving how well the skin holds onto water. This type of skin needs ingredients that boost hydration and repair the barrier without causing stinging.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008
Where does this lotion go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This treatment lotion goes in the evening routine after your toner and before your moisturizer. Because this product may dry out dry and sensitive skin, a treatment for this skin type needs soothing hydrators and gentle moisture-locking ingredients to prevent flakiness.
Can I use this lotion with retinol, and in what order?
How often should I use this lotion?
This lotion is a weak match for your dry and sensitive skin, as certain ingredients may dry it out and worsen flakiness. When using treatments of this type, start by applying them once a week, and only use them more often if your skin tolerates them well without irritation. A product for this skin needs gentle hydrating ingredients and soothing agents to keep it comfortable and smooth.
Can this lotion clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This lotion is unlikely to clog pores, but its drying ingredients may worsen flakiness and cause irritation on dry sensitive skin. A product for this skin needs gentle calming ingredients and rich soothing oils to keep skin soft and comfortable without drying it out.
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, 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, 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, 2022A 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, 2023Dense 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, 2015
Ingredients
Azelaic Acid, Aluminum, Magnesium Silicate, Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Water, Xanthan Gum
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