Naturium Azelaic Acid Derivative Complex 10% Serum, Niacinamide & Vitamin C, 1 fl oz

I have papulopustular rosacea and I’ve actually seen a big difference in my skin since using this. My cheeks used to be covered in little pus-filled bumps and a lot of texture, and after about 2 weeks I started noticing that they were going away. It honestly helped my skin a lot. I do want to say though, follow the instructions! It says to use it “every other day,” but I started using it every day right away. At first everything was fine, but after a while I started getting the bumps again and my skin became more irritated. I was using it every morning and night, so I definitely think I was overdoing it. I ended up taking a break and focusing on repairing my skin barrier. I used Avène Cicalfate, which helped my skin calm down, and once my skin was feeling normal again, I started using the azelaic acid again. This time I’m only using it about 3 times a week and it has been working really well for me. Also, if you’ve tried a pure azelaic acid before and couldn’t tolerate it, I think this is worth trying. I previously used Isispharma Metroruboril with 15% azelaic acid, and my skin absolutely did not like it. My face would get really red and tight, and I would get a lot of little bumps. I don’t have that same problem with this one. Another reason I bought this product in the first place is because it’s fungal-acne safe, which was really important to me when choosing an azelaic acid product. Just keep in mind that even though this is a derivative, it can still be irritating if your skin is sensitive. If my skin feels really reactive or extra red, I skip it and focus on my barrier instead. I have very sensitive skin, and using it 3 times a week has been the sweet spot for me.

One of the few products that actually helps with my rosacea. Funky smell, but I don't even care because it works!!

This is one product I have to have! I can’t go without it. It helps with redness from rosacea and my face feels smoother.

I read the reviews before buying and there was mentions about this smelling weird and confirm it’s true but I looked it up and it’s cause it’s in its pure form and it’s medical so no fragrances added. This doesn’t sting or burn, I was scared for that but everything was fine my skin reacted good. I like how the bottle is glass like and I’ve seen improvement already since using it. It hasn’t dried my face or made it red but I am using 2-3 times weekly. Good quantity for the price and it’s not heavy on the skin.

I wanted to incorporate Azelaic Acid into my skincare routine and came across this serum, looking for a product with at least 10% Azelaic Acid. My skin concerns are uneven skin tone, sebaceous filaments, enlarged pores and a tendency for hormonal acne around my chin area combined with the need to also support my skin in its aging process (I’m 43). I have been using this for roughly a month in a skin routine where I use peptides, AHAs, BHAs and retinoids on alternating days/times. I no longer like to use harsh BHAs (besides of a 2% salicylic acid treatment 3 times per week), especially not on a daily base. This is an effective yet gentle serum and it also contains niacinamide as well which is a bonus. You could probably use this daily if your skin tolerates it, but I use peptides in the morning which can cancel out acids and vice versa if used in the same routine, so I use this on peptide-free mornings or retinoid-free nights. I really like Naturium as a brand, I also use their 2% Salicyclic Acid a few times per week and both of these products haven’t irritated my skin but have improved skin texture and I now barely get any impurities anymore at all.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I’ve been using this azelaic acid consistently for a few weeks and I’m genuinely impressed with the results. My skin is very sensitive and dry, but also acne-prone postpartum, and this has helped calm redness, smooth texture, and fade stubborn marks without irritating my skin. The formula feels lightweight and layers well with the rest of my skincare. I also love that it includes niacinamide and vitamin C, so my skin looks brighter and more even overall. Unlike some other azelaic acid products I’ve tried, this one doesn’t pill or leave my face feeling tight and dry. I noticed my skin looking calmer within the first week, and after continued use my pores and hormonal breakouts around my nose and upper lip have improved a lot. A little goes a long way, so the jumbo size is worth it. Definitely a staple in my routine now!

Update June 2025: I came across several sources online that state this specific Naturium product uses a derivative of azelaic acid called potassium azeloyl diglycinate. This form has not been studied for efficacy nearly as much as normal azelaic acid. If you are not noticing benefits, it may be because this product uses a derivative, and not plain azelaic acid. This feels incredibly misleading because I believed azelaic acid just didn't work for me, but I am now wondering if it's because they use a poorly-studied version. I am going to find a product with the typical form and see if it works. I bought this months ago and have been trying it on my skin until recently. For context, I developed some mild redness on my cheeks and nose early this year that I suspected was rosacea - my dermatologist confirmed this a fee weeks ago. I read that while 15% was the usual go-to strength, 10% may be enough. I bought this after trying to find something that had good reviews but was also a reasonable price. I have combination skin, use cold cream and a mild foaming cleanser daily. I use tretinoin most nights. I'm 30 years old, so I don't have much texture or lines, but I do have slightly large pores that I think are genetic. This product did not work for me unfortunately. I used it consistently and as directed with no improvement in my redness or my normal skin areas. The product itself is nice to use. It sinks into the skin, doesn't pill up, and has a barely noticeable scent. I think this could be worth a try for people with mild, non-rosacea redness or skin texture problems. My skin just needs something else. I don't really have room for an active that's not working for me in my routine, so I will not be repurchasing.

Honestly, I didn't WANT to like this. Being very involved in the skincare community I'd always loved Susan Yara but was really upset with everything I'd heard about how she handled this brand. But I have really dry skin with some crappy rosacea that's very noticeable. 2 ingredients always helped, vitamin C and azelaic acid. I'd tried The Ordinary azelaic acid and I hated the texture of it. It was thicker serum like a lotion and it would pill up really badly. Couldn't layer it under makeup or with other skincare. I'd tried the Paula's Choice one but it was a cream and has salicylic acid in it which was nice around my nose but not on my dry cheeks. I found a random brand on Amazon but it had WAY too much hyaluronic acid in it which breaks me out. So finally tried this. And I LOVE it. It is formulated with vitamin c in it so I don't have to worry about messing up anything efficacy by mixing or layering myself. It's thin actually like a serum. Completely non-greasy, soaks into skin, doesn't sit on it. Has a high level of azelaic acid. It has niacinamide in it too! So one other less thing I need to worry about mixing in myself. For my skin these 3 ingredients have always been amazing and this serum has been the best way to deliver them together in an easy convenient way. This isn't super expensive, the glass (yay! Recyclable!) bottle is really nice, it's Amazon prime so if you run out it can get to you in 1 or 2 days. The ingredients are simple and its not fragrances. It's literally everything I was looking for. I feel badly now for being so negative towards this brand and Susan in particular. The more I look into the products and formulations it's pretty clear that the aim is to actually bring good products to market. I'm so so so glad I tried this. It's now a staple in my routine and that's saying A LOT. I have literally 1 bathroom and 1 bedroom filled with skincare. I hardly ever purchase new or repurchase things because I have so much. But this is absolutely never leaving my routine. I'm so so so happy with this. I've seen results with azelaic acid and vitamin c and niacinimide, and I've seen quite obvious differences with this serum. Its so many steps in 1 for me and layers beautifully with other skincare and under makeup. I will 10000% be purchasing more from the brand and I hope everything else makes me as happy as this little bottle has. If you have rosacea PLEASE try this and give it some time to work. It's changed my skin so much for the better and I hope the best for everyone else on their skincare journey.

Excellent product during pregnancy. Helped with my inflammation and mild acne. Very gentle on the skin.

Mi piel es sensible y suele quedarse con manchas cada que me sale una imperfección, este producto las ha eliminado a la perfección en un mes o dos dependiendo la gravedad cuando ningún otro me ha servido, y también mantiene los poros de la piel cerrados

I have been using this product from past 1 month. Nothing noticeable yet.The hyperpigmentation is still there,no glow or anything great to make me fall in love with this product.It didn't break me out,so I m still using it.

Nunca vi cambios

My melasma has faded