🌿 ANUA Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum

Redness Care • Blemish-Prone Skin • Oil Balance • Hydration

Calm the look of redness and care for blemish-prone skin with ANUA Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum, a lightweight Korean serum formulated with 10% Azelaic Acid plus Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica, Ceramide NP, Squalane and Zinc PCA.

ANUA designed this non-comedogenic serum especially for oily, sensitive and blemish-prone skin, combining targeted azelaic acid care with soothing and hydrating ingredients.

⚡ Quick Answer: What Is ANUA Azelaic Acid 10 Serum?

ANUA Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum is a Korean facial serum containing 10% Azelaic Acid. It is designed to reduce the appearance of redness, calm irritated-looking skin, improve the look of blemishes, help balance excess oil and provide lightweight hydration.

The formula also contains Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica, Ceramide NP, Squalane and Zinc PCA, making it particularly relevant for sensitive and blemish-prone skincare routines.

💚 Why You'll Love It

♡ 10% Azelaic Acid
♡ Targets the appearance of redness
♡ Helps improve the look of blemishes
♡ Designed for oily & sensitive skin
♡ Helps balance excess sebum
♡ Lightweight, non-greasy hydration
♡ Contains Panthenol + Hyaluronic Acid
♡ Multiple Centella-derived ingredients
♡ Ceramide NP for barrier support
♡ Zinc PCA
♡ Squalane
♡ Non-comedogenic tested
♡ Low-irritation tested
♡ No artificial fragrance
♡ No artificial color

🌿 Hero Ingredient: 10% Azelaic Acid

The standout ingredient is 10% Azelaic Acid.

Azelaic Acid is popular in skincare routines for people concerned with:

♡ Visible redness
♡ Blemishes
♡ Uneven-looking skin tone
♡ Congested-looking skin
♡ Excess oil
♡ Post-blemish discoloration

ANUA specifically positions this 10% formula for redness and blemish care, while also helping balance excess sebum in oily-prone skin.

💧 Soothing + Barrier-Supporting Ingredients

💙 Panthenol

Panthenol helps provide hydration and supports a more comfortable skin barrier—an important addition when using active skincare.

💦 Sodium Hyaluronate

Helps attract and retain moisture without adding a heavy or greasy feel.

🌱 Centella Complex

The formula includes Centella Asiatica Extract, Leaf Extract and Root Extract, plus Centella-derived components including:

Madecassoside • Asiaticoside • Asiatic Acid • Madecassic Acid

🛡️ Ceramide NP

Helps support the skin's moisture barrier.

💚 Squalane

Provides lightweight emollient care and helps reduce moisture loss.

✨ Zinc PCA

Complements the formula's oil-balancing focus, making this serum particularly interesting for combination and oily skin.

🧴 Texture & Finish

ANUA describes this as a lightweight, non-greasy serum designed to provide hydration without leaving a heavy residue.

That makes it particularly suitable for customers who want redness and blemish care but find rich treatment products uncomfortable on oily or combination skin.

🎯 Who Is It Best For?

🌹 Redness-Prone Skin
The primary purpose of this serum is targeted redness and blemish care.

🌿 Blemish-Prone Skin
ANUA lists it for acne-prone skin and states that the formula is non-comedogenic tested.

💧 Oily Skin
Designed to help balance excess sebum while providing lightweight moisture.

✨ Combination Skin
A useful option when you have oily areas but still need hydration.

🤍 Sensitive Skin
ANUA specifically positions it for sensitive skin and reports low-irritation testing. However, 10% Azelaic Acid is still an active treatment, so gradual introduction is important.

💕 How to Use

ANUA recommends starting slowly rather than immediately using the serum every day.

Step 1: Start with 1–2 drops.

Step 2: Use 1–2 times per week initially.

Step 3: Gradually increase frequency according to your skin's tolerance.

Step 4: Up to 5 drops per application can be used.

Step 5: Apply after toner and before moisturizer.

ANUA states that frequency can gradually increase up to twice daily if tolerated. When used during the daytime, ANUA recommends pairing it with SPF 30 or higher.

☀️ Morning Routine

Cleanser → Toner → ANUA Azelaic Acid Serum → Moisturizer → Sunscreen

🌙 Evening Routine

Cleanser → Toner → ANUA Azelaic Acid Serum → Moisturizer

🛡️ Sensitive Skin Tip

More isn't necessarily better with active skincare.

If your skin already feels very dry, tight, irritated or stings after cleansing, focus on a simple cleanser + moisturizer + sunscreen routine first.

ANUA itself recommends introducing this serum gradually, beginning with only 1–2 drops once or twice per week.

For customers concerned about both redness and a weakened barrier, pairing the serum with a gentle barrier moisturizer can make sense.

For example:

ANUA Azelaic Acid Serum → PURITO Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream

This creates a useful routine combining targeted redness care with barrier-focused moisturization.

🇨🇦 Why We Like It for Canadian Skin

For customers in Edmonton and across Canada, redness can sometimes become more noticeable when skin is exposed to cold weather, dry air and indoor heating.

Instead of using an aggressive routine that leaves skin feeling stripped, ANUA combines its 10% Azelaic Acid with hydrating and barrier-supportive ingredients including Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane and Ceramide NP.

During particularly dry Alberta winters, follow it with a good moisturizer and reduce active frequency if your skin starts feeling uncomfortable.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of Azelaic Acid is in ANUA Azelaic Acid Serum?

ANUA Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum contains 10% Azelaic Acid.

What does ANUA Azelaic Acid 10 Serum do?

ANUA designed it to help soothe the appearance of redness and irritation, improve the look of blemishes, balance excess oil and provide lightweight hydration.

Is ANUA Azelaic Acid Serum good for acne-prone skin?

ANUA lists the product for acne-prone skin and reports that it has undergone non-comedogenic testing.

It is still a cosmetic skincare product, so it's better to describe it as supporting blemish-prone skin and the appearance of blemishes rather than promising to treat acne.

Is it good for redness?

Yes. Redness care is one of the serum's main intended uses. ANUA specifically positions its 10% Azelaic Acid formula for redness-prone and irritated-looking skin.

Can sensitive skin use 10% Azelaic Acid?

ANUA positions this serum for sensitive skin and reports low-irritation testing, but individual tolerance varies.

Importantly, ANUA recommends starting with only 1–2 drops, 1–2 times per week, and increasing gradually.

Can I use ANUA Azelaic Acid Serum every day?

Potentially, once your skin has adjusted. ANUA says frequency can gradually increase up to twice daily.

Don't jump directly to twice-daily use if you're new to Azelaic Acid.

Can I use it with Niacinamide?

The serum itself already contains Niacinamide, although ANUA does not specify its percentage on the current ingredient list.

Can I use it with Retinol or Retinal?

Both can exist in the same overall skincare routine, but if you're new to active ingredients or have sensitive skin, using them at different times or on alternate nights can reduce the complexity of your routine.

For example:

Night 1: ANUA Azelaic Acid → Moisturizer
Night 2: Retinal → Barrier Moisturizer

Can I use it with AHA or BHA?

Be careful about introducing several exfoliating or active products simultaneously.

Notably, the current ANUA formula itself contains Betaine Salicylate, so customers using additional exfoliating acids should introduce combinations gradually.

Does it help with dark spots after acne?

Azelaic Acid is commonly incorporated into routines concerned with uneven-looking tone and post-blemish discoloration. For this product specifically, ANUA emphasizes improving the appearance of blemishes and overall clarity.

If dark spots are your primary concern rather than redness, ANUA Niacinamide 10 + TXA 4 Serum may be the more directly targeted option.

🆚 ANUA Azelaic Acid 10 vs Niacinamide 10 + TXA 4

Choose Azelaic Acid 10 when redness, blemishes and oil balance are your main concerns.

Choose Niacinamide 10 + TXA 4 when dark spots, post-acne discoloration and uneven-looking tone are your main concerns.

This comparison is especially useful for customers deciding between the two popular ANUA serums.

📝 Full Ingredients

Water, Azelaic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Betaine Salicylate, Glycerin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Niacinamide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Beta-Glucan, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Squalane, Zinc PCA, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP.

Ingredient lists can change. Please refer to the packaging received for the most current ingredient information.

📦 Product Details

Brand: ANUA
Product: Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum
Product Type: Redness & Blemish Soothing Serum
Azelaic Acid: 10%
Best For: Redness • Blemish-Prone Skin • Oily Skin • Sensitive Skin
Texture: Lightweight Serum
Non-Comedogenic Tested: Yes
Low-Irritation Tested: Yes
Artificial Fragrance: None