Skinoren 20% Cream — Efficacy 4.4/5.0, Safety 4.7/5.0 | DemythSkin
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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]
Skinoren 20% Cream
Skinoren

Skinoren 20% Cream

Treatment / SerumAcne / Oil Control
Efficacy
Strong
4.4 / 5.0
Safety
Safe
4.7 / 5.0
System Verdict
Pharmaceutical gold standard for acne with 20% azelaic acid at clinically proven concentration—no fluff, just results. Efficacy score hits 4.0 due to optimal 20% azelaic acid (effective from 10-20% per studies), pH-independent stability, tube packaging preserving potency, and simple base without weak derivatives or irritants diluting performance; safety at 4.7 as minor potential for initial purging but no alcohol, fragrances, or harsh combos.
Active Ingredients Detected
S Tier: Gold StandardsHigh Clinical Proof | Skin-Transformative
Azelaic Acid
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
Glycerol (85%)
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Cetearyl OctanoateCetyl PalmitateCocoglyceridesStearoyl Macrogolglycerides
What Each Ingredient Does
Azelaic Acid
Anti-acne, soothing, buffering
Benzoic Acid
Preservative
Cetearyl Octanoate
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient, perfuming
Glycerol (85%)
Skin-identical, moisturizer/humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient, viscosity controlling
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cocoglycerides
Emollient, emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Moisturizer/humectant, solvent
Purified Water
Solvent
Stearoyl Macrogolglycerides
Emollient, emulsifying
Full Ingredient List (INCI)

Azelaic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Cetearyl Octanoate, Isopropyl Myristate, Glycerol (85%), Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Cocoglycerides, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Stearoyl Macrogolglycerides (Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-30 Stearate)

Frequently Asked

Is Skinoren 20% Cream worth it?

Skinoren 20% Cream scores 4.4 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Strong) and 4.7 out of 5.0 for safety (Safe) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. Pharmaceutical gold standard for acne with 20% azelaic acid at clinically proven concentration—no fluff, just results. Efficacy score hits 4.0 due to optimal 20% azelaic acid (effective from 10-20% per studies), pH-indep

What are the key active ingredients in Skinoren 20% Cream?

Skinoren 20% Cream contains these gold-standard actives with strong clinical evidence: Azelaic Acid.

Does Skinoren 20% Cream contain fragrance or known irritants?

DemythSkin's analysis found no flagged irritants in Skinoren 20% Cream. It scores 4.7 out of 5.0 for safety.

How is Skinoren 20% 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: 2026-04-24. DemythSkin is an independent ingredient analyzer. Scores are computed by a deterministic rubric from published clinical evidence — no brand pays for a score.