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product_id: 403073099
title: "Azelaic Acid Balancing Serum (30ml), Natural Face Serum with Zinc PCA and Antioxidant Super Grains, Fragrance Free Skincare, Calms Blemishes and Smoothes Skin"
brand: "q+a"
price: "14884CFA"
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# Antioxidant Super Grains - skin protection & tone 7.3% Azelaic Acid - gentle breakout control Zinc PCA - oil & pore minimizer Azelaic Acid Balancing Serum (30ml), Natural Face Serum with Zinc PCA and Antioxidant Super Grains, Fragrance Free Skincare, Calms Blemishes and Smoothes Skin

**Brand:** q+a
**Price:** 14884CFA
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✨ Glow Balanced, Breakouts Banished ✨

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Azelaic Acid Balancing Serum (30ml), Natural Face Serum with Zinc PCA and Antioxidant Super Grains, Fragrance Free Skincare, Calms Blemishes and Smoothes Skin by q+a
- **How much does it cost?** 14884CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/403073099-azelaic-acid-balancing-serum-30ml-natural-face-serum-with-zinc)

## Best For

- q+a enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted q+a brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Antioxidant Powerhouse:** Super Grains extract defends stressed skin while brightening and evening tone.
- • **Clean & Conscious Beauty:** Fragrance-free, alcohol-free, vegan, cruelty-free, and UK-made for mindful skincare.
- • **Balanced Clarity, Naturally:** 97.3% natural formula calms blemishes & smooths skin without harsh additives.
- • **Gentle Yet Effective Active:** 7.3% Azelaic Acid offers beginner-friendly breakout control with minimal irritation.
- • **Oil Control Meets Pore Refinement:** Zinc PCA targets excess oil and visibly reduces pore size for a polished finish.

## Overview

Q+A Azelaic Acid Balancing Serum is a 30ml, 97.3% natural, fragrance-free face serum formulated with 7.3% azelaic acid, Zinc PCA, and antioxidant-rich Super Grains. Designed for all skin types, it calms blemishes, controls oil, minimizes pores, and brightens skin tone while supporting firmness and hydration. Vegan, cruelty-free, and alcohol-free, this UK-made serum is ideal for those starting their active skincare journey or seeking balanced, clearer skin.

## Description

This 97.3% natural azelaic acid serum targets breakouts, controls oil, and helps calm, soothe, and smooth skin for a clearer, more balanced complexion.

Review: 8% azelaic acid - great introduction for beginners active for acne sufferers. - Everyone on tiktok is talking about the anua 10% and azelaic acid and how amazing it is. The anua is more than double the price and I have very sensitive skin and have never really used any actives in any sort of serious manner Azelaic acid is apparently most effective at 10% with daily consistent use. After a lot of searching I found that the Q+A is around 7-8% Which is why I chose it, to see how my skin reacted. First bottle I started low and slow. A small drop onto dried skin (after cleansing and essence) spread across my face, it needs to be applied to the entire face and not just spot treatment. I did this twice a week for a week, before moving up to every other night for a week. Then eventually mornings twice a week + nights every other day Until I was up to every day morning and night This did cause purging. How do I know it was purging? Cus it was small white heads which I don't usually suffer with, but in the areas I do usually break out After about 6-8 weeks it did calm. I am on my second bottle now, and with daily use, twice a day, two generous pumps, I reckon it lasts a month. Two pumps does the entire face and neck. I will be switching to a stronger 10% when this bottle runs out, I just introduced vitamin c serum into my routine and didn't want to change the AA to make sure I knew if I reacted to the new introduction. My skin is definitely feeling more under control, I had the most horrendous hormonal acne which I've been suffering with for maybe 2 years. At this concentration I don't think it's enough to actually really target and benefit from AA. But it is a way to introduce your skin to actives and glad I did as it's got a great price point. I feel like AA isn't great for fading scars etc as the skinfluencers claim, or hyperpigmentation, but it DOES help. And my skin definitely feels calmer. I have been researching and it appears that to target the acne scars I have I should combine AA with niacinamide I have also just started using the AA with benzol peroxide gel and it's really helped with some closed comedones and (I think a purge) from vit c. This brand of AA is great to get your skin used to AA as well as a base to get you started with a skin care journey and get other actives into your routine. Highly recommend for the price point, gentle concentration. Sits well under makeup and doesn't pill *Tip* the first time I used this, I must have got it too close to the sensitive area at the corner of my mouth cus I had a stinging burn for a few days after. lesson learnt, apply a layer of vaseline to lips before applying. I don't actually always remember to now, but I haven't had the irratation around my lips since. Think I've been using for 3 months now. Even if I hadn't added vit c, I probably would have stuck to a second bottle of this to ensure my skin was happy before increasing to a 10% May well decide to get a third before upping if I decide to add niacinamide for scaring.
Review: Effective for my spot prone, blackhead skin. - Loved the cleaning effect on my oily, spot prone skin after only a few applications.Will not be without it now.

## Features

- Balancing Serum for Clearer, Calmer Skin: This 97.3% natural azelaic acid serum targets breakouts with skin-soothing Azelaic Acid and controls oil with pore-minimising Zinc PCA. An ideal serum face solution for oily, stressed, dry, normal and combination skin needing clarity and balance.
- Clarifying Benefits You Can See: Helps to calm and soothe blemishes, minimise appearnce of pores, brighten skin tone and support firmness and hydration for a more even and decongested complexion. Part of our collection of skin-balancing face serums.
- Skin-First: Fragrance free, alcohol free, vegan friendly and cruelty free. Made in the UK with naturally derived ingredients.
- How to Use for Best Results: Apply to clean skin before moisturising, morning or night. Use consistently for best results on problem areas.
- Powered by Targeted Actives: With Azelaic Acid to calm breakouts, Zinc PCA to control oil and refine pores, and antioxidant-rich Super Grains Extract to even tone and protect stressed skin.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09RGBWJ7L |
| Active Ingredients | Azelaic Acid, Super Grains Extract, Zinc PCA |
| Benefits | Anti Wrinkle, Anti-Acne, Anti-Ageing, Antioxidant, Brightening, Even Toning |
| Best Sellers Rank | 448 in Beauty ( See Top 100 in Beauty ) 16 in Face Serums |
| Brand | Q+A |
| Brand Name | Q+A |
| Country Of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 629 Reviews |
| Item Form | Drop |
| Item Volume | 30 Millilitres |
| Item Weight | 0.09 Kilograms |
| Item form | Drop |
| Manufacturer | Ellipsis Brands LTD |
| Manufacturer Part Number | QA-AZ |
| Material Features | Antioxidant, Cruelty Free, Fragrance Free, Natural, Recyclable, Vegan, Vegetarian |
| Material Type Free | Alcohol Free, Aluminium Free, Mineral Oil Free, Paraben Free, Sulphate Free |
| Model Number | QA-AZ |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product benefits | Anti Wrinkle, Anti-Acne, Anti-Ageing, Antioxidant, Brightening, Even Toning |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Pores |
| Scent | Fragrance Free |
| Scent Name | Fragrance Free |
| Skin Tone | All |
| Skin Type | Acne Prone, Combination, Dry, Normal, Oily, Oily Acne Prone |
| Skin type | Acne Prone, Combination, Dry, Normal, Oily, Oily Acne Prone |
| Special Ingredients | Antioxidants, Azelaic Acid, Super Grains Extract, Zinc PCA |
| Special ingredients | Antioxidants, Azelaic Acid, Super Grains Extract, Zinc PCA |
| Unit Count | 30.0 millilitre |

## Product Details

- **Active ingredients:** Azelaic Acid, Super Grains Extract, Zinc PCA
- **Brand:** Q+A
- **Item form:** Drop
- **Item weight:** 0.09 Kilograms
- **Material Type Free:** Alcohol Free, Aluminium Free, Mineral Oil Free, Paraben Free, Sulphate Free
- **Material feature:** Antioxidant, Cruelty Free, Fragrance Free, Natural, Recyclable, Vegan, Vegetarian
- **Product benefits:** Anti Wrinkle, Anti-Acne, Anti-Ageing, Antioxidant, Brightening, Even Toning
- **Scent:** Fragrance Free
- **Skin type:** Acne Prone, Combination, Dry, Normal, Oily, Oily Acne Prone
- **Special ingredients:** Antioxidants, Azelaic Acid, Super Grains Extract, Zinc PCA

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What percentage of azelaic acid does this have?**
A: Hi there, thank you for your question. The product contains 8% Azelaic Acid in this Serum.

**Q: what is the expiry date and manufacturing date, as mine came with no date indicated?**
A: Hello there! The standard expiry for our Q+A Azelaic Acid Serum, containing pore minimising Zinc PCA, is 12 months from opening, which is usually indicated near where the recycling sign is on the carton. Thank you!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 8% azelaic acid - great introduction for beginners active for acne sufferers.
*by G***S on 10 July 2025*

Everyone on tiktok is talking about the anua 10% and azelaic acid and how amazing it is. The anua is more than double the price and I have very sensitive skin and have never really used any actives in any sort of serious manner Azelaic acid is apparently most effective at 10% with daily consistent use. After a lot of searching I found that the Q+A is around 7-8% Which is why I chose it, to see how my skin reacted. First bottle I started low and slow. A small drop onto dried skin (after cleansing and essence) spread across my face, it needs to be applied to the entire face and not just spot treatment. I did this twice a week for a week, before moving up to every other night for a week. Then eventually mornings twice a week + nights every other day Until I was up to every day morning and night This did cause purging. How do I know it was purging? Cus it was small white heads which I don't usually suffer with, but in the areas I do usually break out After about 6-8 weeks it did calm. I am on my second bottle now, and with daily use, twice a day, two generous pumps, I reckon it lasts a month. Two pumps does the entire face and neck. I will be switching to a stronger 10% when this bottle runs out, I just introduced vitamin c serum into my routine and didn't want to change the AA to make sure I knew if I reacted to the new introduction. My skin is definitely feeling more under control, I had the most horrendous hormonal acne which I've been suffering with for maybe 2 years. At this concentration I don't think it's enough to actually really target and benefit from AA. But it is a way to introduce your skin to actives and glad I did as it's got a great price point. I feel like AA isn't great for fading scars etc as the skinfluencers claim, or hyperpigmentation, but it DOES help. And my skin definitely feels calmer. I have been researching and it appears that to target the acne scars I have I should combine AA with niacinamide I have also just started using the AA with benzol peroxide gel and it's really helped with some closed comedones and (I think a purge) from vit c. This brand of AA is great to get your skin used to AA as well as a base to get you started with a skin care journey and get other actives into your routine. Highly recommend for the price point, gentle concentration. Sits well under makeup and doesn't pill *Tip* the first time I used this, I must have got it too close to the sensitive area at the corner of my mouth cus I had a stinging burn for a few days after. lesson learnt, apply a layer of vaseline to lips before applying. I don't actually always remember to now, but I haven't had the irratation around my lips since. Think I've been using for 3 months now. Even if I hadn't added vit c, I probably would have stuck to a second bottle of this to ensure my skin was happy before increasing to a 10% May well decide to get a third before upping if I decide to add niacinamide for scaring.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Effective for my spot prone, blackhead skin.
*by K***W on 5 March 2026*

Loved the cleaning effect on my oily, spot prone skin after only a few applications.Will not be without it now.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great intro to azelaic acid.
*by R***C on 19 March 2025*

I am a late 40s woman with sensitive skin. I bought this to tackle rosacea/ redness - particularly on my cheeks. This was my experience: Day 1. Do not do as I did and apply three pumps immediately after a shower. It will STING! A tingle is expected but one pump is enough and should be used on a completely dry face. Week 1. Applied nightly. Skin purged. Very "angry" redness. Week 2. Applied twice a day. Very dry lips. This is not normal for me. Week 3. Applied twice a day. Purging has lessoned. Back to pre-treatment levels of redness/blotchiness. Week 4. Applied twice a day. Tentatively beginning to see some improvement. Week 5. Beginning to get to end of bottle and as more as difficult to "pump" a specific amount, I used too much and experienced very red/inflamed skin. Took a break for a couple of days. Week 6. Redness much diminished and skin much clearer/brighter. I only experienced "piling" when I put too much product on. I liked the consistency and it was fine under makeup. I bought this product primarily to treat rosacea on my cheeks. I was not expecting it to also deal with closed comedones on my forehead. This has been a bonus. I have now "graduated" to a product with a higher concentration but I'm glad I started out with this one to get my skin used to the active ingredient.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Q+A Azelaic Acid Balancing Serum, Containing Pore Minimising Zinc PCA and Antioxidants for Fresher and Smoother Skin, 30ml
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