PURITO Azelaic Acid 10 Kojic Tea Tree Serum 30 ml
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Our Verdict
Strong acne-targeting serum with clinically effective 10% azelaic acid, but trace kojic acid and tea tree oil limit synergy and raise irritation risk. Efficacy score of 4.5 reflects high-concentration azelaic acid (position 2, ~10%) as primary active for blemishes and pigmentation, supported by niacinamide and antioxidants; deducts for low kojic acid (0.1%, position 16) and 50ppm tea tree oil (trace, potential irritant without strong delivery proof), assuming neutral pH from phosphate buffer suits leave-on format without acid optimization issues.
Key Ingredients Found
Full Ingredients List
Aqua/Water, Azelaic Acid (10%), Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water (10%), Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Disodium Phosphate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Maltodextrin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Agar, Gellan Gum, Kojic Acid (1,000 ppm), Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Adenosine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Malachite Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil (50 ppm), Arginine, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Glutathione, Bisabolol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Xanthophylls
How To Use
Step 4 (Serum): Apply a small amount to cleansed skin morning and/or evening before moisturiser. Start with once daily in the evening to assess tolerance, then increase frequency as tolerated. Patch test first if sensitive to tea tree. Always follow with SPF50+ in the morning when using azelaic acid.
Suited To
Oily, acne-prone, and combination skin with blemishes, post-acne marks, or uneven texture. Not recommended for those sensitive to tea tree oil or essential oils โ patch test first. Suitable as a morning and evening serum. Pairs well with a gentle, barrier-supportive moisturiser.
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