Glow Recipe
Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Serum
about $42.00
Azelaic Acid
Azelaic Acid keeps a formula's pH steady, and also adds scent.
Safety status
- PregnancyGenerally fineSee the pregnancy checker →
In the Journal
- Kojic Acid: The Fungal-Derived Brightener That Works, But Comes With Trade-Offs
Kojic acid is a byproduct of fungal fermentation that blocks the enzyme behind dark spots, and it genuinely fades melasma and post-acne marks, especially in combination with other actives. It's also chemically unstable and one of skincare's better-documented sensitizers, so how it's formulated and used matters as much as the ingredient itself.
- Azelaic Acid: The Quiet Multitasker for Acne, Rosacea, and Dark Spots
One ingredient calms rosacea, clears acne, and fades dark marks — and it's one of the few actives dermatologists consider fine to use during pregnancy. Here's what the studies actually show.
- Rosacea, explained: what triggers it and what calms it
Persistent central-face redness that flushes and stings isn't just sensitive skin. Rosacea is a recognised condition with real triggers and real, evidence-based treatments.
- Acne, explained: the four things going wrong, and what has evidence
Acne isn't about being unclean — it's four processes in one pore. Knowing which is which is how you pick treatment that has trial data instead of guessing.
Recent research
Tracking 66 published papers (2006-2026).
- Molecular networking-based GC/MS profiling of Citrus japonica Thunb. peel and pulp lipophilic fractions and their antimicrobial potential against diabetic foot ulcer pathogens.
Scientific reports, 2026, cited 0× (OpenAlex)
- Understanding Patient Perspectives on Rosacea: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of the r/Rosacea Forum on Reddit.
Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD, 2026, cited 0× (OpenAlex)
- Silk Sericin Functionalized with Carboxy Drugs for Dermocosmetic Applications.
ACS applied bio materials, 2026, cited 0× (OpenAlex)
Where it fits in real formulas
Related ingredients, common formula neighbors, naming, and catalog context. This stays separate from evidence and personal-fit guidance.
Similar ingredients
related by documented function or concern
Vitamin B3Can improve the appearance of redness and uneven tone in some formulasalso for rednessVitamin CProvides antioxidant activity in a stable topical formulaalso for dark spotsMandelic AcidExfoliates the skin surface and may improve texture and uneven tonealso for acneAHA exfoliant (gentle)Exfoliates surface scale and can make rough texture feel smootheralso for dark spotsBHA exfoliantPromotes shedding of surface scale through keratolytic actionalso for acneAHA exfoliantExfoliates dead cells for smoother, brighter texturealso for dark spots
Where it's used
Real brands and product categories from the 35 decoded products listing Azelaic Acid — an observation of our catalog, not a claim about market share.
Brands
Product categories
serums (14), others (5), exfoliants (4), masks (3), toners (3), cleansers (2)
Based on those categories, Azelaic Acid shows up mostly in leave-on products (18 of 24 classified) — derived from product category, not a label fact.
Commonly appears alongside
How often another ingredient appears in the same decoded products. This does not show routine compatibility.
Mandelic Acid17%6 of 35 decoded productsKojic Acid11%4 of 35 decoded productsAHA exfoliant14%5 of 35 decoded productsBHA exfoliant29%10 of 35 decoded productsSqualane34%12 of 35 decoded productsAllantoin60%21 of 35 decoded productsCica34%12 of 35 decoded productsAHA exfoliant (gentle)14%5 of 35 decoded productsHyaluronic Acid31%11 of 35 decoded products
Products with Azelaic Acid
All 32 →32 public products list this ingredient.
Catalog preview
A compact look at the first products in this result set
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Glow Recipe
Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Serum Sachet
about $0.25
Glow Recipe
Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Serum 5ml
about $1.50
Versed Skin
Weekend Glow
about $14.99
Facetheory
Blemicalm Azelaic Acid 15% Clarifying Serum
about $34.00
Facetheory
Porebright Niacinamide 10% Refining Serum
about $21.00
Facetheory
Porebright Niacinamide 20% Refining Serum
about $26.00
Facetheory
Blemicalm Azelaic Acid 10% Clarifying Serum
about $30.00
Anua
Anua 8 Hyaluronic Acid Catechin Calming Cooling Pads 110 Sheets
about $72.80
Anua
Anua 8 Hyaluronic Acid Catechin Calming Pad 110pads 185ml
about $24.96![[Abib] Clear Spot Serum 7.325 Pump 30ml](https://images.weserv.nl/?url=cdn.shopify.com%2Fs%2Ffiles%2F1%2F0061%2F7516%2F2486%2Ffiles%2Fabib-clear-spot-serum-7-325-pump-30ml-01.jpg%3Fv%3D1780303684&w=220&output=webp&q=82&we)
Abib
[Abib] Clear Spot Serum 7.325 Pump 30ml
about $16.80
Purito Seoul
Purito Seoul Acid 10 Kojic Tea Tree Serum 30ml
about $27.65
About the sources
Ingredient lists show presence and order, not concentration, pH, ingredient grade, delivery system, or finished-formula performance.
Sources & methodologyCompiled from the EU CosIng database (ref 74538) · snapshot 16 June 2026. CosIng is an informational, non-legally-binding reference. Inclusion does not mean an ingredient is approved, safe, authorized for cosmetic use, or clinically effective. An INCI list does not reveal concentration, pH, ingredient grade, delivery system, or finished-formula performance.