I ordered, I think, six different Azelaic acid serums to try because I love that ingredient so much, but this one stood out above the rest.▶ 8:00–8:04
It has 12% azelaic acid and when we look at prescription azelaic acid that's 15%, 12% is quite high to see outside of a prescription.▶ 8:38–8:46
In addition to azelaic acid, this also has salicylic acid, which is a beta hydroxy acid, an exfoliant that helps clear out the pores, helps with texture.▶ 8:50–8:57
This also has tranexamic acid, which is going to help with hyperpigmentation.▶ 8:57–9:03
It also has centella asiatica, which is quite soothing on the skin. So, you can tolerate that high concentration of azelaic acid without any irritation.▶ 9:03–9:06
Texturally, this almost feels like a super super lightweight oil.▶ 9:11–9:18
If you have more dry or mature skin sometimes that doesn't offer you anything. So the fact that this has like a slight oiliness to it is actually very supportive to the skin.▶ 9:20–9:26
I love using this in a nighttime skincare routine after I cleanse, apply this, apply my retinoid, apply my moisturizer, and then my skin just feels so supple and nourished.▶ 9:30–9:36