No. 45 in skincare

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75% would recommend

12 redditors · 6 threads · 5 subs
95% CI: 47–91%
★4.5 on Amazon (3,837 reviews)

75%

25%

Positive 9 Neutral 0 Negative 3

Why we ranked it No. 45 in skincare

Sample 12 redditors with explicit opinion · 9 positive · 3 negative · 0 neutral

Score 0.750 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio

Confidence95% CI: 47–91% · the true approval rate falls in this range with 95% statistical confidence

Verdict Top Pick — ≥75% positive across ≥10 redditors.

Sources r/KoreanBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddictionUK, r/AsianBeauty

Anua · skincare

Top Pick

Azelaic Acid

Name: Azelaic Acid
Brand: Anua
Price: 18.7 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (3837 reviews)

r/KoreanBeautyr/SkincareAddictionr/30PlusSkinCarer/SkincareAddictionUKr/AsianBeauty

redditors recommend this 75% positive · across 6 threads in r/KoreanBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare

TL;DR — Reddit consensus

Azelaic acid serum that visibly reduces redness and PIE for multiple skin types. Takes 2-4 months to see results, and some users report peeling.

What redditors love

Eliminates facial redness visibly

“Anua azelaic acid. No more redness!”

u/Substantial-Play5201 · r/KoreanBeauty →

Works on body acne after shower application

“his on my back, chest and shoulders after a shower or exercise, it's great. - Anua Azelaic Acid + Hyaluronic serum (this stuff has made the BIGGEST change)”

u/Leading-Late · r/30PlusSkinCare →

Fades PIE from pustule breakouts

“I did have some PIE from all of my pustules so I added in the Anua Azelaic Acid and my skin seems to be liking it also!”

u/Diligent-Solution-82 · r/SkincareAddiction →

Works for oily and sensitive skin together

“i have oily and sensitive skin, i pair this with the anua azelaic acid serum and it works wonders:>>”

u/sophiadumplings · r/AsianBeauty →

Effective when breaking out at night

“I use a serum, specifically the Anua azelaic acid serum at night because I find that it helps me whenever I break out”

u/yuukinss · r/KoreanBeauty →

What they don’t

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No visible progress after 2 months twice weekly

“Used anua azelaic acid. Twice a week for 2 months. Didnt see any progress.”

u/Curious-One-9523 · r/SkincareAddiction →

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Still ineffective after 4 months daily use

“I've been trying the Anua Azelaic acid for about 4 months but it isn't helping.”

u/OriginalAlbatross871 · r/SkincareAddictionUK →

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Causes skin to peel and flake

“I've been using this Anua azelaic acid 10% for it but there's a problem because. My skin has started to peel and flake”

u/nadia_xox67 · r/30PlusSkinCare →

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What 12 redditors actually said.

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u/ThickPomegranate2560 · r/KoreanBeauty

Dry skin My holygrails: 1. Haru haru black rice face wash 2. Anua azelaic acid 3. Round lab sunscreen

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u/Substantial-Play5201 · r/KoreanBeauty

Anua azelaic acid. No more redness! Numbuzin 9 toner. Nice moisture boost that doesn’t leave oil

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u/Curious-One-9523 · r/SkincareAddiction

Used anua azelaic acid. Twice a week for 2 months. Didnt see any progress.

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u/Leading-Late · r/30PlusSkinCare

his on my back, chest and shoulders after a shower or exercise, it's great. \- Anua Azelaic Acid + Hyaluronic serum (this stuff has made the BIGGEST change) \- Let it absorb,

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u/OriginalAlbatross871 · r/SkincareAddictionUK

breastfeeding so there are certain products I can't use. I've been trying the Anua Azelaic acid for about 4 months but it isn't helping. **Current routine:** AM: rinse face

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u/sophiadumplings · r/AsianBeauty

i have oily and sensitive skin, i pair this with the anua azelaic acid serum and it works wonders:>>

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u/nadia_xox67 · r/30PlusSkinCare

"e red it’s PIE( post inflamatory erythema) But basically I’ve been using this Anua azelaic acid 10% for it but there’s a problem because. My skin has started to peel and flake"

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u/mdw2379 · r/KoreanBeauty

"ar on TikTok which has me worried the price might increase lol. I also like the Anua Azelaic Acid."

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u/Confused-in-lif3 · r/acne

"I’m my opinion it’s the Anua azelaic acid!"

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u/BunnyMayer · r/40PlusSkinCare

"dness. To target the redness you could use an azelaic acid product. I like the anua azelaic acid serum 10+. To prevent lines you could start using retinoids (start using it o"

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