The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% is a cream-like formula that brightens skin tone and visibly improves skin texture due to a high concentration of azelaic acid—a natural and effective antioxidant found in grains. It has a lower irritation potential than other direct acids, which means it’s gentle enough for daily use as part of your skincare regimen. Here are some details about the product:
Positive:
- Brightens skin tone and visibly improves skin texture
- Gentle enough for daily use
- Contains a high concentration of azelaic acid, a natural and effective antioxidant found in grains
Negative:
- The product has a thick and somewhat waxy texture that may not suit all skin types
- The ingredient list is heavy on silicones like dimethicone, dimethicone/bis-isobutyl ppg-20 crosspolymer, and polysilicone-11
Ingredients or materials:
- Azelaic Acid: Visibly brightens the skin tone, improves the evenness of skin texture, reduces the look of blemishes, and offers antioxidant support
- Dimethicone: A silicone that lends a thick and somewhat waxy texture to the product
- Isodecyl Neopentanoate: A skin conditioning emollient
- Dimethyl Isosorbide: A solvent and viscosity controlling agent
- Acrilate of Hydroxyethyl: A pH adjuster
- Tocopherol: A form of vitamin E that acts as an antioxidant
- Ethoxydiglycol: A solvent, perfuming, fragrance, humectant, and viscosity decreasing agent
- Phenoxyethanol: A preservative that works against bacteria and some species of fungi and yeast
The product is formulated without alcohol or fragrance.
