comparing 10% Azelaic Acid serums by strength & price

comparing 10% Azelaic Acid serums by strength & price GENTLER STRONGER $$$ $ @annietamaki And the contenders are... And I'll be noting my personal favorites so swipe to see my thoughts >> @annietamaki Anua Azelic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum 2 Size & Retail 1 oz for $22 Skin Types All, especially Oily/Combo Texture Watery Hero Ingredients 3 Types of Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol & Ceramides, Betaine Salicylate Great for oily or combination skin types who are beginners to Azelaic Acid. Hydrating and soothing formulation that contains the gentle betaine salicylate (a milder BHA) as well as ceramides, three types of hyaluronic acid, and panthenol. @annietamaki The Ordinary Azelic Acid Suspension 10% Size & Retail 1 oz for $12.20 Skin Types Normal to Dry Texture Thick cream Ingredients Contains Dimethicone Not fungal acne safe Not my favorite since it has a thick, almost primer-like texture which I don't like feeling on my skin during the day so might not be suitable for oilier skin types. The only way I use this is at night to slug my acne for faster healing. @annietamaki Allies of Skin Azelic & Kojic Advanced Clarifying Serum Size & Retail 1 oz for $99 Skin Types All Texture Lotion Hero Ingredients 1% Kojic Acid, Hexylresorcinol On the stronger side and noticeably reduced my hyperpigmentation and post acne marks. The addition of Kojic Acid makes this more of a brightening focused Azelaic option. Has a beautiful milky, creamy texture that's very hydrating for skin. @annietamaki Peach Slices Redness Relief Azelaic Acid Serum Size & Retail 1 oz for $19.99 Skin Types All Texture Light lotion Hero Ingredients Green Algae, Cica, Panthenol Don't underestimate the Peach Slices Azelaic—it's definitely on the stronger side. I've had best results when I use it by itself. Do not pair with other actives, I've combined it with Benzoyl Peroxide and it was way too much for my skin. @annietamaki Regimen Labs Azelic Advanced 1 Size & Retail 1 oz for $58 Skin Types All Texture Watery Hero Ingredients Azelamidopropyl Dimethyl Amine, Azelamide ME, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate My personal favorite on this list since not only does the formulation contain Azelaic Acid but there are multiple derivatives in an industry-first solubilized, dissolvable form which is why it's such a potent serum. Yet it's reduced my redness, texture, and breakouts without irritation. @annietamaki Nineless A-Control 10% Azelaic Acid Serum Size & Retail 1 oz for $14 Skin Types All, especially sensitive Texture Watery Hero Ingredients Niacinamide, Snail Mucin If you're on the fence about Azelaic Acid because you have sensitive skin, go with Nineless. This mild serum is beginner friendly and will play well with any skincare routine. Not fungal acne safe. @annietamaki Paula's Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster 3 Size & Retail 1 oz for $39 Skin Types All Texture Cream Hero Ingredients 0.5% Salicylic Acid The Azelaic serum that got me into Azelaic Acid! Perfect for oily, acne-prone skin since it has 0.5% Salicylic Acid to help smooth out texture while calming redness and breakouts. Not fungal acne safe. @annietamaki Naturium Azelaic Topical 10% Size & Retail 1 oz for $20 Skin Types All Texture Serum Hero Ingredients Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate This topical uses an azelaic acid derivative (potassium azeloyl diglycinate) which is gentler than true azelaic acid, but less potent and less studied. With added vitamin C, niacinamide, and coffee seed extract, great choice for fading scars, hyperpigmentation, and brightening. @annietamaki Inkey List SuperSolutions 10% Azelaic Serum Size & Retail 1 oz for $19.50 Skin Types All Texture Lotion Hero Ingredients Allantoin Another option on the gentler side with a minimal ingredient list. Designed to reduce redness and rosacea. Very light and well under makeup. @annietamaki Shani Darden Rescue Serum with 10% Azelaic Complex Size & Retail 1 oz for $68 Skin Types All especially Sensitive Texture Light gel Hero Ingredients Oat Kernel & Aloe Extracts, Licorice Root I love how gentle and soothing the formulation is on my skin. Most effective for calming irritation as well as brightening and evening out overall skin tone. @annietamaki