Kisocare Azelaic Acid Cream — Efficacy 3.9/5.0, Safety 4.6/5.0 | DemythSkin
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Kisocare Azelaic Acid Cream
Kisocare

Kisocare Azelaic Acid Cream

MoisturizerAcne / Oil Control
Efficacy
Solid
3.9 / 5.0
Safety
Safe
4.6 / 5.0
System Verdict
This is a no-nonsense azelaic acid cream with real clinical potential, but zero frills and unknown concentration keep it in the solid–not-superstar tier. The formula is built around azelaic acid placed very high in the INCI (likely in that ~10–15% zone used in leave-on creams), supported by a straightforward emollient-humectant base and a cluster of soothing botanicals that make ongoing use more tolerable, but the absence of disclosed percentage, pH information, or synergistic actives means efficacy is driven almost entirely by azelaic acid itself and will track whatever concentration the brand chose.
Active Ingredients Detected
S Tier: Gold StandardsHigh Clinical Proof | Skin-Transformative
Azelaic acid
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
SqualaneSodium hyaluronate
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Methylheptyl laurateDodecaneGlyceryl behenateDipotassium glycyrrhizinateCentella asiatica extract
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
Scutellaria root extractJapanese knotweed root extractLicorice root extractTea leaf extractRosemary leaf extractChamomile flower extractSilver oxide
What Each Ingredient Does
Water
Primary solvent
Azelaic acid
Active for acne and pigmentation
Butylene glycol
Humectant and solvent
Methylheptyl laurate
Emollient and texture enhancer
Dodecane
Light emollient and spreadability aid
Pentylene glycol
Humectant and mild preservative booster
Squalane
Emollient and barrier support lipid
Glyceryl stearate
Emulsifier and emollient
Behenyl alcohol
Fatty alcohol thickener and emollient
Hydrogenated lecithin
Emulsifier and barrier helper
Glyceryl behenate
Emulsifier and structuring agent
Polyglyceryl-6 octastearate
Nonionic emulsifier
Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate
Soothing anti-inflammatory agent
Sodium hyaluronate
Humectant for hydration
Centella asiatica extract
Soothing botanical extract
Scutellaria root extract
Antioxidant botanical extract
Japanese knotweed root extract
Antioxidant botanical extract
Licorice root extract
Brightening and soothing botanical
Tea leaf extract
Antioxidant plant extract
Rosemary leaf extract
Antioxidant plant extract
Chamomile flower extract
Soothing botanical extract
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Thickener and stabilizer
Calcium sodium borosilicate
Texturizer / mineral filler
Silver oxide
Stabilizer, possible preservative role
Full Ingredient List (INCI)

After preparing your skin with lotion and moisturizer in the morning and evening. Take an appropriate amount and gently apply to the areas of concern. Major Ingredients Water, azelaic acid, butylene glycol, methylheptyl laurate, dodecane, pentylene glycol, squalane, glyceryl stearate, behenyl alcohol, hydrogenated lecithin, glyceryl behenate, polyglyceryl-6 octastearate, dipotassium glycyrrhizinate, sodium hyaluronate, centella asiatica extract, scutellaria root extract, Japanese knotweed root extract, licorice root extract, tea leaf extract, rosemary leaf extract, chamomile flower extract, hydroxyethylcellulose, calcium sodium borosilicate, silver oxide Ingredients subject to change at manufacturer&

Frequently Asked

Is Kisocare Azelaic Acid Cream worth it?

Kisocare Azelaic Acid Cream scores 3.9 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Solid) and 4.6 out of 5.0 for safety (Safe) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. This is a no-nonsense azelaic acid cream with real clinical potential, but zero frills and unknown concentration keep it in the solid–not-superstar tier. The formula is built around azelaic acid placed very high in the I

What are the key active ingredients in Kisocare Azelaic Acid Cream?

Kisocare Azelaic Acid Cream contains these gold-standard actives with strong clinical evidence: Azelaic acid.

Does Kisocare Azelaic Acid Cream contain fragrance or known irritants?

DemythSkin's analysis found no flagged irritants in Kisocare Azelaic Acid Cream. It scores 4.6 out of 5.0 for safety.

How is Kisocare Azelaic Acid Cream scored?

DemythSkin grades every product on two independent axes: efficacy (whether the ingredients have clinical evidence of working) and safety (irritation and sensitisation risk). Ingredients are classified S through D against a database of over 3,000 compounds. No brand pays for a score.

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Analysis last updated: 2026-08-24. DemythSkin is an independent ingredient analyzer. Scores are computed by a deterministic rubric from published clinical evidence — no brand pays for a score.