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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]
Anua Azelaic Acid 15 Intense Calming Serum
SerumAcne / Oil Control
Efficacy
Exceptional
4.6 / 5.0
Safety
Safe
4.3 / 5.0
System Verdict
This is a legitimately high-evidence anti-acne and redness serum, but also a fairly intense formula that is overkill for very sensitive or minimalist routines. The 15% azelaic acid as a lead ingredient plus auxiliary salicylic acid, totarol, zinc PCA, and multiple centella triterpenoids justify a strong efficacy score for acne, rosacea-like redness and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, while the humectant and ceramide-rich base supports barrier repair; the only real downside is the potential irritation risk at this azelaic level and the crowded active roster for compromised skin.
Active Ingredients Detected
S Tier: Gold StandardsHigh Clinical Proof | Skin-Transformative
Azelaic AcidSalicylic Acid
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
WaterPanthenolGlycerinAllantoinSodium HyaluronateHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidHyaluronic AcidBeta-GlucanMadecassosideAsiaticosideAsiatic AcidMadecassic AcidTocopherolSqualaneCeramide NPSodium Hyaluronate HydroxypropyltrimoniumSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerSodium Hyaluronate DimethylsilanolAcetylated Sodium Hyaluronate
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Propylene GlycolSodium Hydroxide1,2-HexanediolCentella Asiatica ExtractDipropylene GlycolButylene GlycolHydroxyethylcelluloseBiosaccharide Gum-1Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateTea Tree Leaf WaterCentella Asiatica Leaf ExtractCentella Asiatica Root ExtractDextrinTotarolZinc PCA
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
Melia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractTheobroma Cacao ExtractChlorella Vulgaris Extract
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Ethylhexylglycerin
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