Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%

Solid no-frills 10% azelaic acid performer dragged down by greasy silicone base and suboptimal delivery. Efficacy score of 4.0 reflects clinically effective 10% azelaic acid concentration (optimal for acne/rosacea per studies) enhanced by penetration booster dimethyl isosorbide, paired with pH 4-5 ideal for acid stability, and supportive tocopherol antioxidant; deductions for heavy silicone suspension (dimethicone, crosspolymer) creating waxy texture that traps actives on surface rather than deep delivery, no encapsulation, and lack of synergies like niacinamide[1][2][5]. If you're looking for skincare anti aging products or vegan skincare, this is worth evaluating.

This is a fragrance free skincare formula, making it suitable as fragrance free skincare for sensitive skin. The S Tier gold-standard ingredients in The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% are Azelaic Acid. Flagged in D Tier: Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol.

The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% has a safety score of 4.6/5. It contains potential irritants including Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol. Patch testing is recommended. As a fragrance free moisturiser suitable for sensitive skin care, it avoids common triggers for reactivity.

Based on its formulation, The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% is best suited as a best skincare for oily skin and moisturizer for sensitive skin.

DemythSkin recommends: Paula's Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster — Superior lightweight non-silicone base with added salicylic acid synergy for better penetration and less greasiness.. Naturium Azelaic Topical Acid 10% — Cleaner emulsion base, added niacinamide for pigmentation synergy, no heavy silicones, better texture.. The Inkey List Azelaic Acid Serum — 10% azelaic in fluid non-waxy serum with squalane for hydration, easier absorption than silicone suspension..

The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% is marketed with anti-aging claims. Our analysis scores it 4.0/5 for efficacy — check the Tier 1 ingredients above to evaluate whether it delivers on its skincare anti aging products claims.

Based on DemythSkin's INCI analysis, no fragrance, parfum, or essential oils were detected in The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%'s formula. This makes it a strong candidate as a fragrance free moisturiser for dry skin or fragrance free skincare for sensitive skin care routines. Always cross-check the current label as formulas can change.

DemythSkin scores every product out of 5.0 on two separate axes: Efficacy (does the formula deliver its claims?) and Safety (will it irritate?). Ingredients are graded S Tier (gold standards, high clinical proof), A Tier (reliable), B Tier (supporting), C Tier (overhyped | marketing) and D Tier (documented irritants — added fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils). Preservatives, emulsifiers and thickeners are shown as formulation base and count as neither good nor bad.