Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum
SUMMARY OF REVIEWS
Anua's Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum has a lightweight, watery texture that absorbs quickly and leaves a mattifying finish, as noted by several creators. Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Danny Guo recommends it for pigmentation, acne, and rosacea, while Charisse Daily warns it can cause mild dryness or peeling for very dry skin types. Multiple creators with sensitive skin report no irritation, and results for acne marks and hyperpigmentation take a few weeks to appear.
FULL REVIEWS
POSITIVE
- “I finished two bottles and I'm on my third one”5:34–5:39
- “I particularly use this during the summer time because that's when my skin gets more oily and it breaks out”5:36–5:40
- “It's so so lightweight”5:45–5:51
- “It's pretty much like watery serum which I love”5:45–5:53
- “Azelaic acid has also been recommended by dermatologists especially if someone has a lot of texture and acne because it also targets sensitivity and redness at the same time”5:51–5:58
- “This has never irritated my skin and I have sensitive eczema-prone skin”6:09–6:17
- Source: I used Korean Skincare For A Year - My Honest Results + Mistakes - Mar 13, 2026
- “I've already finished this entire bottle”5:28–5:32
- “This one is really good compared to salicylic acid and things like that is because it's a lot more gentler compared to the other acids and it also effectively gets rid of the breakouts at the same time”5:30–5:34
- “If you have sensitive skin and you're acne prone, I think you should really give azelaic acid a try”5:41–5:47
- “Every time I kept using salicylic acid, my skin barrier just couldn't take it”5:47–5:53
- “This one got rid of the breakouts without disturbing my skin barrier”5:53–5:57
- “I highly recommend this for the sensitive skin girlies”5:55–6:01
- Source: Skin & hair care favourites of 2025 - Jan 16, 2026
- “You guys know that I live and die for azelaic acid. It's one of my absolute favorite ingredients”6:49–6:54
- “I feel like Anua have brought it to the market and formulated it in a really amazing way”6:54–6:59
- “In the US and UK, you can only get this in its 10% formulation because 15% is prescription grade. But don't worry, you can still get some amazing benefits from the 10% alone”6:59–7:04
- “Azelaic acid is going to be a game changer for you if you're someone who suffers with sensitive skin or you suffer with rosacea”7:08–7:14
- “It's shown to have amazing anti-inflammatory properties”7:14–7:19
- “So, if you're someone who gets really red with rosacea, it can help to calm down that redness”7:17–7:21
- “It's also been shown to be effective in fading hyperpigmentation”7:21–7:26
- “It's one of my favorite recommendations for people who are beginning their skincare routine and they really want to see amazing results, especially if they have more sensitive skin”7:31–7:35
- Source: Doctor's guide: the only Korean skincare you should buy - Nov 15, 2025
- “I actually prefer this one over the TXA serum, which broke me out”8:30–8:37
- “This one feels very lightweight and it's slightly mattifying”9:26–9:31
- “I find that this one helps control oil and even out texture”
- “I love how this gradually smooths your skin's texture and reduce both redness and brown spots over time, especially PIE to PIH transitions”9:06–9:13
- “I think that this is great for acne prone, oily, and combination skin types, especially because it is slightly mattifying”9:17–9:26
- “Because it's mattifying, it can cause mild dryness, especially if you're very dry or it might cause peeling under your makeup”9:29–9:37
- “It's best to use this at night or over hydrating serums and moisturizers”9:40–9:45
- Source: Best serums for fading acne spots - Nov 5, 2025
- “This one is also fragrance-free, oil-free, and non-comedogenic, which makes it perfect for sensitive and oily skin types”13:11–13:17
- “This one is actually my newly discovered serum”
- “This one also has a very lightweight texture”
- “It's also slightly gel-like and it really absorbs quickly without leaving any sticky or any greasy residue”12:30–12:41
- “The star ingredient of this serum is of course azelaic acid, which is a multitasking active”12:54–13:06
- “It's known for regulating sebum production, reducing inflammation, and helping fade acne marks and postinflammatory hyperpigmentation”13:03–13:09
- “This one also has gentle antibacterial properties, making it ideal for controlling breakouts”13:14–13:19
- “The serum also includes calming agents to reduce redness and irritation”13:19–13:28
- Source: Top Korean serums for oily skin - Nov 8, 2025
- “You can see from how much is left over, I love this”0:42–0:48
- “It has a very watery texture, but it's actually also very moisturizing”0:46–0:49
- “I started using this in mid July, and by August, I noticed a huge difference in my redness”0:48–0:54
- “Anua, if you want to send me PR, please send me more”0:54–0:57
- Source: My honest thoughts on viral skincare products - Sep 16, 2025
- “This is one I actually have been using for a while and I recently brought it back into my AM routine and I'm about 2/3 of the way finished with a bottle of it”
- “Azelaic acid is great for calming down redness, irritation”
- “It's helpful for people who have acne-prone skin and rosacea, and also for hyperpigmentation”
- “It really hits a lot of concerns and is generally well-tolerated”
- “What I like about this particular formula is not only do you have the azelaic acid in there, but you also have humectants, so it's very hydrating”
- “It's thin, it's lightweight, it's hydrating. It kind of preps the skin for whatever else you're going to use”
- “I have loved this, and I highly recommend it. It's one of my favorite azelaic acid products”
- Source: Dermatologist's top Amazon big spring sale skincare deals 2026 - Mar 25, 2026
- “It's antibacterial, anti-inflammatory”11:53–11:57
- “If you do have acne, this will help reduce breakouts by kind of killing that bacteria”11:55–11:58
- “I would honestly start really really small with this. Like maybe just use it once a week”11:58–12:03
- “I find that it also really helps with skin texture”12:05–12:08
- “This will exfoliate the skin and also remove those clogged pores”12:08–12:13
- “The thing that I mainly use this for is redness”12:11–12:16
- “This will kind of help soothe that redness”12:26–12:29
- “I do not use a lot. Just like a teensy bit”
- Source: How to get glass skin for beginners: affordable skincare routine with Korean products - Oct 2, 2025
- “Another winner from Anua is the Azelaic Acid Serum”1:11–1:14
- “Great for pigmentation, acne, rosacea, and even fungal acne”
- Source: 8 K-Beauty Products I've Tried in 2025 and Liked - Oct 22, 2025
- “It is lightweight, it's not sticky or tacky, but also provides long-lasting hydration at the same time”3:30–3:34
- “Really ideal for those that are sensitive, maybe like dehydrated and acne-prone”3:34–3:42
- “I don't feel like 10% azelaic acid is very effective for acne”3:42–3:50
- “10% I do find it to be more helpful at calming and soothing the skin”4:02–4:06
- Source: K-Beauty at Ulta: Dermatologist's Picks Worth Buying - Oct 16, 2025
MIXED / NEGATIVE
No negative reviews yet — creators have only had good things to say.
WHAT CREATORS SAY
- Consensus
- 4.5 / 5 from 10 creator reviewsGrailPeople ratings based on creator reviews.
- Good for
- Acne (8) · Sensitive skin (5) · Dullness (4) · Redness / rosacea (4) · Oily skin (3) · Hyperpigmentation (2)
- Features
- Oil-free (1) · Soothing (7) · Lightweight (5) · Hydrating (4) · Long-wearing (2)
- ⚠ may not suit dry skin (1)
- ⚠ can feel drying (1)
Product details
Details
- Type
- facial serum
- Finish
- natural
- Shade
- —
- Key ingredients
- Azelaic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Squalane, Ceramide NP, Zinc PCA
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