Azelaic Acid reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 278 Reddit reviews across 15 subreddits and 70 posts to rank the best Azelaic Acid brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/tretinoin, r/Rosacea, r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare, r/EuroSkincare. Top-rated brands include Finacea (4.6/5), Dermatica (4.5/5), The Ordinary (3.9/5).
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Reviews278
Subreddits15
Posts70
Brands45
Products78
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#1
Finacea
4.6
(32)
"I use prescription strength 15% gel and it works really well for me! I use in the morning and also night along with tret."
"Ordered one shipped from Australia to the US for $25 plus shipping that I loved (finnecea)."
"Finacea gel at 15% which I really like."
"Finacea 15% is a great product."
"I think aza 15% finacea foam is as good as it gets. That stuff is awesome."
"It is the most cosmetically elegant one I have tried."
"Prescription Finacea, I love it."
"I prefer Finacea to Azclear, much better results."
"Finacea is hands-down the best choice for acne and clearing red marks."
"Finacea has been the biggest game changer for me, and has been really easy to bring into my routine."
#2
Dermatica
4.5
(22)
"Dermatica has 15% and 20% you can buy directly from their site without signing up, it's about $25 USD and is cosmetically elegant."
"I love the dermatica 20%. There’s also a 15%."
"Dermatica 20%."
"You can order Dermatica from the UK in 15-20% concentrations. I’ve had good experiences with them!"
"My go to."
"Dermatica has 15% and 20% azelaic acid on amazon (non rx im surprised too!)"
"Dermatica’s 20% AA is the bomb."
"I recently stepped it up to Detmatica’s 20%."
"I have a 20% azelaic acid cream from Dermatica. It's smooth to apply and doesn't pill like other serums/creams I've tried."
"In the UK I like the Dermatica non prescription 20 %."
#3
The Ordinary
3.9
(23)
"I have been really surprised at how effective the ordinary AA has helped the discoloration on my cheeks and the texture. Absolutely amazing."
"I really love The Ordinary’s, but dang it goes fast because it’s sooo good."
"Cured my post-acne marks and I had a lot"
"The ordinary’s one is probably the best otc."
"I’ve used the one from the ordinary and i’ve liked it a lot, they reformulated it a while back so that it’s doesn’t really pill"
"I use the ordinary. There’s also an inexpensive one on Amazon."
"I like The Ordinary. Effective and inexpensive."
"The Ordinary makes a good azelaic acid product that a lot of people seek to love."
"I really like the ordinary"
"I use the 20% cream with tazorac and love it. I used TO’s before. The formulation is the best"
#4
Azelaic Acid
4.2
(17)
"If azelaic works for you then stick with that. it's got a lot of benefits and is excellent."
"Azelaic acid 15% gel, niacinamide 2% compounded topical cream."
"Great results! I love azelaic acid."
"I’ve been using Aza for ages, and it does a fantastic job of preventing and getting rid of pie and pih."
"I use 15% azelaic acid gel for PIE."
"OTC azelaic acid is pretty gentle imo so you could layer it after or before retinol if you wanted to"
"The recommended one was aziclear, and it doesn't burn as bad as the previous gel."
"AromaZone has a great azelaic acid!"
"Currently I'm using Peach Slices and the formula is a lot nicer to me."
"I've personally found though that 15% azelaic acid gel did wonders for my PIE."
#5
Skinoren
4.4
(16)
"Skinoren!! Chef’s kiss!"
"Skinoren 20% cream or the 15% gel version, which is somehow stronger and is more drying."
"It helps me so much on issues tret did nothing for 2 years."
"“Skinoren“ it’s 20% azelaic acid, It’s amazing."
"I use skinoren gel 15%, and like the formula better than the ordinary one."
"Skinoren 15% gel works so well."
"I was using Skinoren AA 20%, but now I apply it on my chest for my KP. I switched to Finacea gel 15% for my face."
"In my home country, "Skinoren" is available at both 20% and 15%. Maybe in some other countries it’s called Finacea."
"I’m using prescription Skinorec 15%."
"For Azelaic Acid use Skinorin"
#6
Theramid
4.6
(14)
"With Theramid Azid specifically I have seen great reduction in overall skin tone. Redness is gone."
"Theramid Azid however is super gentle yet effective. They have added ceramides, antioxidants and colloidal oatmeal."
"AZID from Theramid is my favorite. It’s good for acne and rosacea."
"The best. AZID!!"
"You can get a prescription for finacea, but there’s also OTC options online for 15 and 20% as well."
"Highly recommended!"
"Very well formulated and I always go back to using that one!"
"Very good."
"I’ve tried a few 10% options, and they just don’t compare to the Theramid, in formula and in results."
"I recommend try out Theramid instead because it has a gel cream texture."
#7
Naturium
4.1
(16)
"I second what some people said about AA by Naturium."
"I like Naturium’s 10% too."
"I really liked the Naturium azelaic acid emulsion."
"I like naturiums! Have tried both the serum and emulsion and I like the serum much more."
"I got the 10% Azelaic acid from Naturium and I really like it. Bought it at Target. It smells nice and seems to be gentle. It’s a good consistency, too."
"I love Naturium AZA serum, the clear one, not the emulsion. Also like AZID."
"I’m currently using Naturium and love the results"
"Naturium & Peach Sliced are the two I’ve been looking into!"
"It’s pretty gentle but start slow regardless - just morning or night a couple times a week."
"I’ve been using the Naturium 10% AA and I love it so much."
#8
Paula’s Choice
4.2
(14)
"Paula’s choice AA makes my skin feel so refreshing."
"I love the Paula’s choice AA."
"I started about 10 days ago with the Paula’s Choice 10%. Been using it 2x day."
"I started with the Paula’s Choice 10% AA and then after I finished that one I moved on to Dermatica’s 20% AA Cream"
"Paula’s Choice Booster for a while... My skin definitely started to improve once I moved to Rx strength at 15%."
"Paula's Choice [https://amzn.to/40zjZLG]"
"Another vote for Paula's Choice. The only one that works for me"
"Paula’s Choice and Inkey’s List are gentle 10% formulation"
"I used Paula’s Choice and the AA was the only thing that helped my rosacea."
"I like the Paula’s Choice azelaic acid booster. It has 10% azelaic acid + a little salicylic acid."
#9
Paula's Choice
4.2
(13)
"Paula’s Choice all the way for me."
"Paula’s choice!"
"Paula’s choice"
"You can use Paula's choice azelaic acid booster or the ordinary one."
"I like the Paula’s Choice Azelaic Acid Boost!"
"Paula's Choice or Cos de Baha. Those are the easiest to layer of the cosmetic ones I've tried."
"Paula's Choice Salicylic Acid (emptied several bottles)"
"Agreed, Paula’s Choice is the way to go"
"Paula’s Choice"
"I use the one from Paula’s Choice and like it quite a bit."
#10
Regimen Lab
4.3
(12)
"It doesn’t sting at all and doesn’t dry out the skin, I applied this serum under retinol, which speaks to its gentleness."
"Regimen Lab's formula is the least drying one. It's also the only one that actually got rid of my papules."
"I have rosacea and started Regimen Lab AA recently. I love it!"
"Regimen Lab Azelaic Advanced, Jorgobé Azelaic Acid Serum."
"I like it. I’ve had no irritation and it definitely improved my rosacea."
"If I were choosing based only on INCI, my next try (besides Rx) would be and will be Regimen Labs because it has 10% AA derivatives *on top* of the 10% AA."
"I was using Theramid Azid but had to discontinue due to irritation. Currently using Regimen Labs azelaic acid and I’m doing well with it."
"I’m currently using Regimen Lab. I have dry skin and rosacea and the Regimen Lab one is a little oily in texture which I think helps with any dryness."
"I have dry skin, on tretinoin and use Azelaic Advanced successfully."
"I love all of them and i felt like Regimen Lab one is actually stronger than Theramid just because i get more dry skin because of it."
#11
Peach Slices
4.2
(10)
"Peach slices is my absolute favorite. I've been using it for a few years and was able to continue with to use it with trey without issue."
"Peach Slices azelaic acid 10% serum"
"Peach Slices Redness Relief Serum has 10% azelaic acid."
"The peach slices AA isn't drying like a lot of other formulas."
"I use the peach slices azelaic acid for my rosacea and it helps a lot!!"
"I like Peach Slices a lot!!"
"Peach Slices azelaic acid 10% serum"
"My skin has been taking to it pretty well so far."
"Peach Slices and the Inkey List make ones that seem to have good reviews."
"I like the Peach Slices one."
#12
The Inkey List
4.0
(10)
"I literally just started using the inkey list azelaic acid and I love it."
"I use the Inkey brand and I really like it!!"
"Paula’s Choice and Inkey’s List are gentle 10% formulation"
"I liked the inky lists formula better than Paula’s choice for their Azelaic acid."
"I love the Inkey Lists's. That one is good if you have drier skin."
"The Inkey List! It’s available at Sephora."
"Inkey list has an azelaic acid serum."
"For a ten percent that has a thin texture that also is soothing (has allantoin in it) and cost effective, I like Inkey List. I preferred it to prescription."
"I’ve been using The Inkey’s azelaic acid for a couple weeks now and like it so far!"
"It didn't irritate my sensitive skin... and it's also less expensive than some other brands."
#13
Cos De Baha
4.3
(8)
"Absolute HG for me now!"
"Cos de baha and Q+A have a good amount for their price."
"Cos de baha is great"
"I've heard good things about cos de baha azelaic acid."
"Cos de Baha azelaic acid 10% serum (has Niacinamide)"
"Am using the cos de baha azelaic acid 10% which also contains hyaluronic acid + vitamin B5 and B3."
"Cos de Baha azelaic acid 10% serum (has Niacinamide)"
#14
Q+A
4.0
(8)
"Azelaic Acid: Q+A Azelaic Acid serum 8%"
"Azelaic Acid: Q+A Azelaic Acid serum 8%, Cos de Baha azelaic acid 10% serum (has Niacinamide), Peach Slices azelaic acid 10% serum, or 15% azelaic acid prescription (preferably the finacea foam if possible, but the gel is still good!) the prescription is your best option if you have access to it."
"The ones I've tried and liked are Q+A azelaic acid serum."
"Most noticeable out of any serum I’ve tried."
"Q+A Azelaic Acid serum 8%, Cos de Baha azelaic acid 10% serum (has Niacinamide), Peach Slices azelaic acid 10% serum, or 15% azelaic acid prescription"
"Q+A has a nice aza serum."
"Q and A Aza is very nice and affordable fwiw."
"Q+A Azelaic Acid serum, Cos de Baha azelaic acid 10 serum (has Niacinamide), Peach Slices azelaic acid 10 serum"
#15
Facetheory
4.5
(6)
"FaceTheory. Been using it for years now, never fails me."
"Amazing."
"Facetheory 15% azelaic is my holy grail."
"For 10% or finacea gel 15%."
"Facetheory or the inkey list"
"Is great."
#16
Aziderm
4.0
(6)
"One of the best skincare you could ever get."
"Aziderm!"
"Good efficacy wise."
"Aziderm 20% Although I'd suggest you to start with 10% as it takes some time for your skin to adjust with AZA"
"Aziderm is better and spreads very easily."
"I do feel slight burn or tingling sensation."
#17
Azclear
3.7
(6)
"Azclear is 20% can be bought and shipped from Australia w/o prescription is good."
"I use Azclear. It’s a 20% cream formula. I have been using it for about 4 months and it has definitely cleared any papules or bumps."
"AzClear especially is very cheap."
"Azclear azelaic acid is working great for me so far!"
"It’s not very elegant, almost like glue, but it’s 20% and not as irritating as Finacea."
"Azclear cream at 20% which pilled on me."
#18
Cos de Baha
4.5
(4)
"I like it because it's a thicker consistency so it's easy to put on your hands and rub in."
"Cos de Baha azelaic acid 10% serum (has Niacinamide)"
"OTC would be Cos de Baha, imo. 2nd runner-up would be Paula's Choice, ig. Both of these cap at 10%."
"Cos de Baha azelaic acid 10% serum (has Niacinamide)"
#19
Azelaic Acid 15%
4.7
(3)
"They have helped tremendously."
"I love my azelaic acid! It’s rx 15%."
"Skinoren gel 15%."
#20
Shani Darden
4.3
(3)
"I use Shani Darden’s and obsessed with it"
"I love their AA. It's currently (annoyingly) out of stock on the UK website."
"I use it morning and night and it doesn’t pill or leave a cast. Very smooth!"
#21
ACM
4.0
(3)
"Dont know if you still use ACM azeane but you can get it in Altida Mifarma (online pharmacy) for about 17€."
"Azeane ACM or Isispharma Ruboril Metroruboril AZ Crème Antirougeurs 30ml or Finacea but this one is not otc."
"It contains 15% of azelaic acid so it’s a good concentration to get used to it."
#22
Inkey List
3.7
(3)
"Good brands of azelaic acid products are Inkey List, Naturium and Paula’s Choice."
"Texture is much better than TO one."
"I basically threw a dart and now I’m waiting for my Inkey order."
#23
Aza
5.0
(2)
"It can clear this up in no time."
"The best bet is rx Aza 15 or 20 percent."
#24
Niche Beauty Lab
4.5
(2)
"I second niche beauty lab. Their azelaic acid improved my skin so much."
"Niche Beauty Lab has rx strength (literally don't know how they're doing it) that's pretty hydrating. It's kinda expensive though but possibly the best way to get rx strength without an rx."
#25
Isispharma
4.5
(2)
"Isispharma teen derm AZ 15% or isispharma metroruboril AZ 15%."
"Isispharma has 2 azelaic acid emulsions, both 15%. There is one for rosacea, Metroruboril A.Z and another one is for acne, the Teen Derm A.Z."
#26
Azelderm
4.0
(2)
"Aziderm 10%. About $6 a tube. It's not too bad."
"I use azelderm 20% from turkey."
#27
Picspot
4.0
(2)
"Suits me well."
"Is nice."
#28
ACM Laboratoire
3.5
(2)
"ACM Laboratoire Azéane Cream 15% Azelaic Acid on the Website Care to Beauty, not over the counter… BUT very good."
"Or the azeane cream from ACM"
#29
Dr Dray
5.0
(1)
"Check out Dermatologist Dr Dray’s recommendations for Azelaic acid."
#30
Aziclear
5.0
(1)
"Loved because it was smooth on my skin."
#31
Kiso Care
5.0
(1)
"This thing works like nothing else I’ve tried."
#32
Sesderma
5.0
(1)
"My holly grail is Sesderma Azelac moisturizer."
#33
Geek and Gorgeous
5.0
(1)
"I’d say just get geek and gorgeous for both, the azelaic acid is called apad."
#34
Walgreens
4.0
(1)
"Helped clear up my pustules within a couple weeks of using it!"
#35
Licorice Moisturizer
4.0
(1)
"I did not find that it helped with flushing. I use a moisturizer with licorice that seems to help."
#36
La Roche-Posay
4.0
(1)
"La Roche-Posay [https://amzn.to/40hiTT4]"
#37
Azelaic Acid 20%
4.0
(1)
"Acne-derm 20% azelaic acid."
#38
Azelaic Acid 10%
4.0
(1)
"Effective in reducing fine lines and plumping skin."
#39
Peach & Lily
4.0
(1)
"I like the Peach & Lily one the most."
#40
Makeup Artist's Choice
4.0
(1)
"Makeup Artist's Choice is very good."
#41
UrbanSkinRx
4.0
(1)
"UrbanSkinRx after breakout serum since it has azelaic acid, tranexamic acid, kojic acid, alpha arbutin, glutathione, and mulberry extract which all help with evening skin tone."
#42
Picsot
4.0
(1)
"I’ve been using picsot that I got from alldaychemist. I’ve used it every morning under sunscreen for 32 weeks so far."
#43
Yaqinuo & Nuoweiya
4.0
(1)
"I've found a gel and a lotion I LOVE on Temu that is 15%. Yaqinuo & Nuoweiya are the brands."
#44
Anua
4.0
(1)
"Anua came out with an azelaic serum that has niacinamide and cica in it which would be good."
#45
Boderm
3.0
(1)
"No personal experience, though."
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