# Weleda vs Azclear

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Weleda and Azclear are distinct skincare brands known for their carefully balanced formulas and botanical bases. The Swiss brand, founded in 1921 and owned by Weleda AG, is widely loved for its rich moisturizers, such as the Skin Food Light for acne-prone skin and the Skin Food for dark spots, which suit sensitive skin best. Meanwhile, Azclear is deeply appreciated for its soothing [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/serum) and the standout Medicated Lotion, perfectly suiting sensitive, acne-prone, and reactive skin types. While both brands gently nurture and balance the complexion, they differ as the Swiss brand focuses on rich moisturizers and targeted relief, whereas the other offers medicated lotions and soothing serums.

Weleda is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1921 and owned by Weleda AG.

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This page compares some of the most popular Weleda and Azclear products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=compare&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg24d0ffc8dc).

### Popular Weleda vs Azclear products

#### Weleda

- [Skin Food](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/weleda/skin-food/for/dry-skin) — High fit — [£9.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000ORV3NC?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Skin Food Light](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/weleda/skin-food-light/for/dry-skin) — Average fit — [£9.85 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07JK519V7?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

#### Azclear

- [Medicated Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/azclear/medicated-lotion/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### Weleda or Azclear: which is better?

For dry skin, Weleda is a better fit with a High Lovi rating, whereas Azclear Medicated Lotion achieves only a Low fit for dry skin. For oily acne-prone skin, Azclear is better with a High Lovi fit, while Weleda products on this page receive a Caution or Low rating.

### What is the difference between Weleda and Azclear?

Weleda offers rich moisturizers like Skin Food that get a High fit for dry skin, whereas Azclear provides a medicated [serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/serum) that achieves a High fit for oily acne-prone skin. Lovi gives Weleda a Caution rating for oily and combination skin types, and every product on the Azclear page is fragrance-free.

[Pharmaceutics, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/)

### Which is more affordable, Weleda or Azclear?

Neither Weleda nor Azclear has pricing information provided on this page, so affordability cannot be compared.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Weleda or Azclear?

Azclear Medicated Lotion has a High Lovi fit for oily acne-prone skin, whereas the products on the page from Weleda have low fits or carry cautions for acne-prone skin. [Azelaic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/azelaic-acid) helps manage acne, so Azclear is much more likely to cause fewer breakouts than Weleda.

[Pharmaceutics, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/)

### Between Weleda and Azclear, which brand offers products containing fragrance?

Weleda offers products containing fragrance, whereas Azclear lists no fragrance in the ingredients for any of the products on this page.

### Which company owns Azclear and in what year was Weleda founded?

Azclear is owned by Ego Pharmaceuticals, and Weleda was founded in 1921.

### How does the Lovi fit level for dry skin compare between Weleda Skin Food and Azclear Medicated Lotion?

Weleda Skin Food is a High fit for dry skin, whereas Azclear Medicated Lotion is a Low fit for dry skin.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Apigenin inhibits UVA-induced cytotoxicity in vitro and prevents signs of skin aging in vivo](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27279007/) Chamomilla recutita flower extract matricaria flower extract · International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 2016
- [Efficacy and Safety of Azelaic Acid Nanocrystal-Loaded In Situ Hydrogel in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/) Azelaic acid · Pharmaceutics, 2021
- [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- [A pilot randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial on topical chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.) oil for severe carpal tunnel syndrome](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26573447/) Chamomilla recutita flower extract matricaria flower extract · Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 2015
- [Inhibition of TRPV1 prevented skin irritancy induced by phenoxyethanol. A preliminary in vitro and in vivo study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27168163/) Phenoxyethanol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017
- [Exotic Vegetable Oils for Cosmetic O/W Nanoemulsions: In Vivo Evaluation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26927034/) Lanolin · Molecules, 2016
- [Effects of 15% Azelaic Acid Gel in the Management of Post-Inflammatory Erythema and Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Acne Vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38734843/) Azelaic acid · Dermatology and Therapy, 2024
- [The usefulness of a dermocosmetic containing Myrtus communis extract and azelaic acid for maintenance phase of adult female acne: Results from a randomized exploratory investigator-blinded comparative study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36729399/) Azelaic acid · Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2023
- [Dermatological Effects of a Beeswax-Pine Resin Mixture on Abdominal Skin: A Proof-of-Concept Study Supporting the Development of an Affordable Investigational Ostomy Pouching System in Low-Income Regions](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42758164/) Beeswax cera alba cera · Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing, 2026

## The brands

- Swiss skincare: [Weleda](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/weleda)
- Skincare: [Azclear](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/azclear)

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this comparison: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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