facetheory Blemicalm Azelaic Acid 15% Clarifying Serum (Unscented) - Control Blemishes, Redness & Breakouts with Powerful Azelaic Acid Serum - Azelaic Acid Cream for Clearer Skin (30 ml)

This is the strongest and quickest acting azelaic acid I've used so far. I was expecting to have to wait weeks for results but within 5 days I have some fading on recent spots (that were brown marks and are now very pale). My skin is also REALLY soft! I can definitely feel an effect that's just like when I use my AHA/BHA peel. It's a stinging/mild burning, to the point that the first use I did wonder if I was perhaps having an unexpected reaction. However, I stuck with it and the tingle reaches a peak around 5-10 minutes after application, then it dies down. I use this on its own if I'm at home, or under a sunscreen and light makeup if I'm heading outdoors. It takes no time at all to absorb, as by the time I've finished spreading it over my skin and rubbing it in, it's basically dry. It does make my skin a bit pink, but it's not a problem for me and doesn't linger if I stop using it for a day. I'm not sure this would be suited to anyone with dry or sensitive skin, but my slightly oily skin is loving it! I will definitely buy this again when it runs out.

This azelaic acid is packaged in a pump dispenser style glass bottle. The pump works well and doesn't dispense too much at a time. The serum doesn't have added fragrance, but does have a slightly medicinal scent. The serum is viscous and feels slightly greasy. It absorbs fairly well and the greasy feeling didn't remain. It left my skin feeling soft. This type of product takes consistent use for a couple of months to show true results. This serum can be used daily, but if your skin isn't used to actives it can help to build up tolerance. Start using it a couple times a week and slowly work up to daily use.

This comes in a small pump-action bottle. It dispenses evenly and progressively enabling you to dispense just the right amount. It comes as a smooth white cream which absorbs quickly and evenly into the skin. It certainly begins to sting after a few minutes and I suppose in a way that reassures me it’s working. Or at least doing something! It should be applied after cleansing and before moisturizing. It can be used in both morning and evening routines. I found the tingling calmed down a few minutes after applying moisturiser. Concerning results, it can take a few weeks so I can’t say anything at the moment about that. Recommended. EDIT - 20/11/24 - After only 5 or 6 days I can see a tremendous improvement in my skin. Clearer, calmer, less blotchy. Very impressed. EDIT - 27/11/24 - I used a very small amount every 2 or 3 days. I rubbed it in well, and when dry, followed it by a good moisturiser. My skin is now completely clear. No blotches, no redness, even spots have gone! I'm not impressed anymore, I'm AMAZED. Thoroughly and highly recommended.

If you've got bad acne, this might be for you but if you have the odd spot here and there, all this will do is dry out the rest of your skin. At least that's what happened to me. It actually left me with dry blotches around my mouth and on my cheeks so whatever is inside here, does not work well with my skin.

I ordered this 3 weeks ago and have been using it day and night as per the recommendations to see if it can help to reduce my breakouts/redness specifically on my temples. I have quite sensitive skin and have found that sometimes I feel a little stinging sensation after application therefore I reduced the amount of cream used which helps but this is certainly worth being aware of if you have delicate skin. The pictures I have attached are before and after 3 weeks of use. As you can see there has been a small improvement however, I’m not convinced the results would’ve been much different if I had not used this product. As a result I cannot rate it any more then 3 stars as I personally have not noticed any great results which I would expect for a product with this price tag.

I got this for my daughter who is in her early twenties after the Times Beauty supplement recommended adding azelaic acid to your skincare routine. It has certainly cleared up her rosacea and she has had no bad reactions to it despite it causing a tingling sensation when first applying it. Her skin remains soft and isn’t dried out and yet she uses it most nights. The pump action dispenser is sturdy and accurate. The serum is fragrance free, smooth and not abrasive in texture. My daughter has suggested she will buy it again as it seems well priced in comparison to other Azelaic Acid products.

I have used a number of 'facetheory' products and have not had a poor one yet. This is a light, clear unscented serum. I find it great for the greasy areas on my face as it tightens pores and deep cleans. It has the benefit of azelaic acid 15%, colloidal oatmeal . It also has no parabens, silicones, PEGs, SLS, SLES, mineral oils, or animal ingredients and it has not been tested on animals.