Current Price $12.20
Details & care
What it is: A cream-like formula that brightens skin tone and visibly improves skin texture due to a high concentration of azelaic acid.
Who it's for: Ideal for those with uneven and blemish-prone skin types.
What it does: Azelaic acid is 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.
How to use: Apply a small amount of the cream to the face morning and evening.
- 1 oz.
- Paraben-free; phthalate-free; sulfate-free; fragrance-free; silicone-free
- Made in Canada
- Item #7534453
Ingredients
Aqua (Water), Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Dimethicone, Azelaic Acid, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl Ppg-20 Crosspolymer, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polysilicone-11, Isohexadecane, Tocopherol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Isoceteth-20, Polysorbate 60, Triethanolamine, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin.
Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging
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The Ordinary
The Ordinary is democratizing skin care by bringing well-known active ingredients to market at sensible price points. All products are made in the brand's lab, tested on humans (The Ordinary is vegan and cruelty-free) and use ingredients at their highest quality and most effective concentrations. The Ordinary is Clinical Formulations with Integrity.
Most helpful positive review
Apr 2, 2023
Loving The Ordinary!!!!
My face is enjoying trying out new products. So far my skin feels good and is looking good. I have not tried all products out yet but l will. Great price for a product that makes your face feel clean and refreshed.
iloveclothes75
Verified purchase
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Most helpful critical review
Apr 27, 2026
Horrible - pills, smells, and stings
This stuff is horrible - it's so thick that it's very difficult to spread on the skin and doesn't soak in well. It left a residue on my face and then pilled, peeled and rolled off, leaving awful white marks everywhere. Impossible to use other products, including makeup with it as it pills so badly. It also smells horrible. I don't know if they changed the formula as I bought a 30ml bottle to try before committing to a bigger bottle and that was much more soft, spreadable, and absorbed well. I had two large bottles both refunded as they were so bad, and then tried to buy a new one but the same issue.
It stings on my face (I don't have sensitive skin usually).
It's a hard no from me!
RdM
Reposted from deciem.com
deciem.com response
Hi there! Thank you for sharing your experience with Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%. We’re sorry to hear it wasn’t the right fit for you, and we apologize for the unpleasant smell you noticed."Pilling" often occurs due to many different reasons, for example, the amount of the product being applied, the consistencies of the products being used in conjunction, and the total number of products being applied. We're sorry to hear it didn't work out, but we would love a chance to chat through your skin type and concerns in more detail to suggest an alternative. Please feel free to reach out to our Product Experts via our Contact Page: www.theordinary.com/contact
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iloveclothes75
Verified purchase
Apr 2, 2023
Loving The Ordinary!!!!
My face is enjoying trying out new products. So far my skin feels good and is looking good. I have not tried all products out yet but l will. Great price for a product that makes your face feel clean and refreshed.
2found this helpful
Katie
Reposted from deciem.com
May 10, 2026
Immediate yes
Exceeded my expectations! I saw a lot of recommendations to try azeleic acid for my redness on my face and for the redness in the KP on my arms. I saw some reviews of this product that says it pills and is gritty, but I have had such good luck with the Ordinary I had to try it anyways. I love the texture of this product. Its almost like a non greasy balm but thinner. And i swear it makes my skin look smoother almost instantly while it is freshly applied. And my skin definitely feels softer. I am excited to see the long term effects but so far I am definitely noticing smoother skin! I only wear light makeup but have noticed no issues with application or layering with the rest of my skin care or sunscreen. I dont usually write reviews, and am in no way associated with the ordinary, but this product truly exceeded my expectations. I hear it takes some consistent use to see redness reduction, but even if I didnt, the other benefits will likely lead me to purchase again. Thank you to the Ordinary for keeping good skin care affordable! You have helped my transition from 20 year old skin to 30 year old skin immensely.
RdM
Reposted from deciem.com
Apr 27, 2026
Horrible - pills, smells, and stings
This stuff is horrible - it's so thick that it's very difficult to spread on the skin and doesn't soak in well. It left a residue on my face and then pilled, peeled and rolled off, leaving awful white marks everywhere. Impossible to use other products, including makeup with it as it pills so badly. It also smells horrible. I don't know if they changed the formula as I bought a 30ml bottle to try before committing to a bigger bottle and that was much more soft, spreadable, and absorbed well. I had two large bottles both refunded as they were so bad, and then tried to buy a new one but the same issue.
It stings on my face (I don't have sensitive skin usually).
It's a hard no from me!
deciem.com response
Hi there! Thank you for sharing your experience with Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%. We’re sorry to hear it wasn’t the right fit for you, and we apologize for the unpleasant smell you noticed."Pilling" often occurs due to many different reasons, for example, the amount of the product being applied, the consistencies of the products being used in conjunction, and the total number of products being applied. We're sorry to hear it didn't work out, but we would love a chance to chat through your skin type and concerns in more detail to suggest an alternative. Please feel free to reach out to our Product Experts via our Contact Page: www.theordinary.com/contact
Jade
Reposted from deciem.com
Apr 18, 2026
Great Product
This is one of the best creams I’ve ever used. I used to have small red bumps on my forehead and my skin is so much clearer now and looks much more healthier. Great product, I will be a forever customer.
Nics
Reposted from deciem.com
Apr 17, 2026
Love it!
I am loving this azelaic acid!!! One thing I just need to remember is not to use to many actives at ones and alternate them. Will continue to use and see how it helps my skin 😊
Horizon
Reposted from deciem.com
Apr 15, 2026
Helped prevent dry tight face
I bought this about a month ago, along with Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%, and using them together has prevented my face from becoming dry and tight after a shower. I used to use Niacinamide and Hyaluronic in the past, but they made my skin dry and tight afterwards, even if I used a moisturiser. At first I bought a 30ml bottle, and right now I’m about to buy a 100ml bottle. 5/5 stars
