I'm British and use Dermatica for my Tretinoin 0.1 % formula that also has 15% Azelaic Acid and 4% Niacinimide . I love Azelaic Acid too , it helps so much . ❤😊
I’ve been using the PC one and it’s the best, at least for me. I like that it’s fairly matte and not greasy since I have oily skin. Works incredibly well for breakouts.
I 'm using 10% Cos de Baha azelaic acid with 0.05 tret.Wonderful combination.Cos de Baha a little stinging and irritating but after few times skin acclamaitesAnd it's just 12$.Azelaic acid is calming and antiinflammatory thus cancels tret irritation.Wonderful ingredient
I Love love love Azelaic Acid - it seems to get overlooked but brands are doing great work making it more discussed and common. Also love Cos de Baha- so many affordable, effective goodies!
@@NOBSBeauty After 45 my skin started rejecting tret completely.Azelaic acid total game changer.Honestly no Korean toner calmes my skin as AZ.Skin health changer
I think brands are not willing to release azelaic acid products because of the difficulty of formulation and costs with it.Same as sunscreens.Sunscreeens are the most difficult products to produce
I just started using Azelaic Acid and it’s definitely made a difference in my skin! Right now I’m using the ordinary but do plan on trying the nineless once I finish this up!
I just want to remind that the Geek and Gorgeous only ontains a derivative of Azelaic Acid and unfortunately my skin did not like that at all and broke out badly pretty quickly although my acne prone/oily skin loves Azelaic acid usually. I have tried the one from The Ordinary, Dr Sam's, Garden of Wisdom and more recently Theramid with no issue at all. By the way my skin is extremely sensitive and break outs when it gets bothered by anything. My favorite is the Dr Sam's. It's just next level on all aspects for me.
I didn't like the one from Geek&Gorgeous either. In fact I tried probably 90% of their products and they either suck or are just meh. Which azelaic acid product from Dr. Sam do you like? She has two if I remember correctly. I am eyeing the Theramid one 😅 I am currently using an azelaic acid 15% cream from Isispharma, called Teen Derm AZ, but it kinda pills and I am looking for a replacement.
@@PsiChoticI tried both Brithtly serum with 10% of Azelaic Acid and other actives. Nightly with 5% azelaic and other actives but in that one the main important active is Granactive Retinol not Azelaic acid since that one is an "anti-aging" product. For me both are great. For my acne and dark spots I just find the brightly to work better and quicker. For overall beautifying of the skin ( texture+ overall complexion+ reducing fine lines) I found the nightly serum to work better. I started results quickly but got my maximum results at 6 months. She also has a the nightly pro with a higher concentration of ingredients but my skin is so sensitive that I am scared to use it and I was satisfied enough with the lower concentration already. Hope it helps.
@@heredianna2496 I understand. Thank you very much. I use tretinoin 0.05%, so I can't use the one that has retinoid in it. I will probably try the Brightly 10% serum 😊
The way you talk about the weather I swear you live in new York! I live update ny & the weather is just the way you describe it. Its so warm lately. Also I love AZA. I first tried the peach slices AZA serum , went thru two bottles and it did nothing for my skin. Then I tried the inkey list and it works miracle! Such a gentle yet effective ingredient
It's been such an odd winter so far. I feel bad for all the skiers, snow boarders, and hockey players. I almost wonder if we will get by this winter without anything,
@@NOBSBeauty me too! It honestly scares the f out of me. This global warming is actually terrifying. & I live in a flood zone, so the snow followed by lots of rain + warm temperatures has me so worried as well
I love azelaic acid. I could really tell when I skipped using it for about 6 months. I like the texture of the Dermatica one ( no piling) but the Paula's choice seemed better for my nose even though I don't have oily skin, seemed like the Paula's choice one shrunk to appearance of my pores better. But both really helped my rosacea. I'll have to try some of the others when I run low again.
Love your no BS videos! Could you please compare Niche Beauty Labs Theramid Azelaic Acid 15% and Facetheory Lumizela Azelaic Acid 15%? Can’t decide which one to get. Both are 15%, both are nice, the price is similar… Which one is better?
Hi Sarah I started many years ago with the derivative but get prescription 15% finnacea from my doctor now (for a couple of years). It has been a game changer for my rosacea and I won’t be without it. Obviously rosacea is a chronic condition and I still get flares but AA really minimises the frequency of them and keeps my skin really clear as a bonus (works great on clogged pores and texture as well as the redness). Pigmentation isn’t my major concern but my freckles have lightened up a bit as a bonus. I use it every day (either morning or night depending on what else I am using). I saw more visible changes in my skin from AA than I have with retinoids tbh. I don’t care about lines as much as redness and texture though so that may be why. I think it would be great for anyone as it’s so multitasking. For those with rosacea start slow and weak as it can prickle on the skin till it acclimates. Best wishes x
Hi Sarah! Hope your pup is doing better & X-rays gave you some helpful info. Do you think a 15% A. Acid serum would be any better than the prescription 15% Azelaiac acid gel I use nightly before Tretinoin? (Tret for anti aging, A. Acid to help with age spots). I heard the two pair especially well together but haven’t noticed any difference from either active but my understanding is it can take up to 6 mos to see anti aging results). I thought maybe applying A. Acid as a serum with other ingredients, might help more since I haven’t seen any results from the rx gel but at least with the tube from pharmacy, I’m 100% sure I’m getting the active. Would love your input. I’ve been using .025 Tret cream for 5 mos, now use nightly & it’s time to up it to .05; maybe then I’ll finally start to see some benefits? Im 52 and my once beautiful skin is dull. (I’m so envious of your gorgeous brightened glow!) I’ve been using Timeless 20% Vit C&E ferulic for about 4 months; I manage to get it on about 4 days a week. I need to kick things up a notch. Thinking the red light fave mask they also make for neck, chest and hands? Starting to worry maybe my watching TV in the dark (insomnia) is destabilizing my actives although I’m told the likelihood of that is next to nil and I need to be more patient. Would love to hear from you if you have the time. Hugs to the pups!🐾🫶
The 20% in Geek&Gorgeous is not actually azelaic acid, it's a derivative. It's probably the equivalent of 5% azelaic acid, so going from 10% with Peach Slices to 5% with the Geek&Gorgeous is not the best in my opinion. Unless you already know all this and just want to try the derivative, in which case, my bad 😅
I love azeliac acid , my go to is Naturuim alzeliac acid emulsion they have alzeliac acid by it self too but I love the emulsion has a bakuchoil . My skins extremely sensitive and one of a handful of products I can use everyday . Ordinary azeliac acid has demethicone so is good at night . I have my teen use it under her bangs to avoid break outs I also used it for maskne . I was so excited to try the peach slice one but it irritated my skin but the ingredients are so good and price is good definitely one people should try
I love the Naturium AA emulsion also. It really helped with my redness. I switched to the Peach Slices and I don't have problems with it but I don't think it works as well as Naturium. I am going back when I finish this tube.
Hi, I checked the emulsion because the ingredients reminded me of the Dr Sam's brightly serum formula but the brand Naturium is cheaper. But there is no backuchiol in the ingredient list...
FT will not ship their Lumizela15% to the US anymore. So the Theramid sounds wonderful, but I have some back stock to get through. I'll also wait for a sale!! Happy Fat Tuesday!! Many blessings as we enter the Holy Season!!!💖💖💖🙏🙏🙏💖💖💖
In the US you can purchase 15 & 20% azaleic acid from Dermatica without a prescription or a subscription. I’m waiting on a 15% bottle and hope it has a nice texture.
The peach slices serum broke my face out into a huge rash! At least I think it was that because I only put it around my mouth and under my nose and that’s EXACTLY where my skin freaked out 😭 I took it out of my routine and it eventually went Away? I have no idea why it freaked out my skin - I use the cleanser from the line and love it 😢❤
A lot of the azeliac acid are very creamy texture based whereas I want a more hydrating watery serum, the G&G serum didn't work for me. Would be nice if a brand released an 8-10% azealic acid soothing and hydrating toner, that would be ideal
Not possible because azelaic acid is an insoluble powder (in water). If someone manages to solubilze it, the product will be $$$$$, because it is almost impossible to do. The derivative is water soluble though.
The Cos de Baha and the Nineless (both are K-beauty available on YesStyle) are in a serum form. Cos de Baha is a more simple formula and contains aloe extract and hyaluronic acid. Nineless is a more robust formulation that contains snail mucin, glycerin, and panthenol, as well as all 4 of the active soothing compounds found in centella asiatica. Both in the $10-$15 range. The Drunk Elephant one is more of a gel cream texture (beautiful, not tacky or chalky) but also has some lovely hydrating and moisturizing ingredients if you’re looking to splurge!
@@wallflower6942Yes actually I even doubt that the ingredient would be performing the same if they would do that. Not all ingredients can be formulated and be performing in all type of formula. Just like hyaluronic acid in an oil solution woyld be a waste of money.
Thus far the only azelaic acid product I've used is the aPAD. If I were to make the leap from a derivative to AA proper (my skin is mature, dry, and somewhat sensitive) which of these products you mentioned here would you start with? The Nineless or Theramid both sound intriguing.
I'd go with Theramid, has great ingredients. The one from the Inkey List also seems like a good choice if you want to start lower at 10%. It has great reviews.
Great reviews! Ty. I have the Paula's Choice and maybe a bit pricier than some of the others but it's a big tube; have the Peach Slices as a back up but it's going to take me a while to use up the PC! 😄 Do you use daily?
I have oily skin and very sensitive skin and the G&G broke me out because of they use a derivative. Never broke out with another product containing actual Azelaic acid. I like the Theramid one at 15%.
I don't recommend the one from Geek&Gorgeous either. Better stick with the Inkey List one, or go higher in percentage if you are unhappy with the results from 10%.
I just got back from Sephora not even an hour ago, and an employee hooked me up with a PHAT sample of the Drunk Elephant Azelaic Acid Brightening Facial SHOUTOUT TO YOU GIRL 🫶🏽💁🏽♀️ also still waiting for my Nineless Azelaic Acid serum from YesStyle in the mail 😍
I haven’t! I’ve seen so many people say it made them itchy/break out, so I’m hesitant to try it. I also wish it had more brightening ingredients (like instead of broccoli and spinach extracts I would want licorice, rice bran, or seabuckthorn extracts). You know what I mean? 😅
I'm British and use Dermatica for my Tretinoin 0.1 % formula that also has 15% Azelaic Acid and 4% Niacinimide . I love Azelaic Acid too , it helps so much . ❤😊
I love Azaleic acid…just don’t use it enough. Your skin is glowing. Thanks so much for this review.
I’ve been using the PC one and it’s the best, at least for me. I like that it’s fairly matte and not greasy since I have oily skin. Works incredibly well for breakouts.
I 'm using 10% Cos de Baha azelaic acid with 0.05 tret.Wonderful combination.Cos de Baha a little stinging and irritating but after few times skin acclamaitesAnd it's just 12$.Azelaic acid is calming and antiinflammatory thus cancels tret irritation.Wonderful ingredient
I Love love love Azelaic Acid - it seems to get overlooked but brands are doing great work making it more discussed and common. Also love Cos de Baha- so many affordable, effective goodies!
@@NOBSBeauty After 45 my skin started rejecting tret completely.Azelaic acid total game changer.Honestly no Korean toner calmes my skin as AZ.Skin health changer
I think brands are not willing to release azelaic acid products because of the difficulty of formulation and costs with it.Same as sunscreens.Sunscreeens are the most difficult products to produce
Hey there! May I ask why your comments are turned off on your Azid video??? I wanted to see what was said.
The Ordinary 10% AA goes on a bit dry, but the price is right and I make it work. Cos de Baha brand AS is very nice too.
Love Nichy Beauty Lab products specially their Therimid line, hopefully they land in US soon
I use my prescription off-brand finacea twice a day, it's terrific! I can't handle any retinoids so azelaic does most of the heavy lifting for me
I just started using Azelaic Acid and it’s definitely made a difference in my skin! Right now I’m using the ordinary but do plan on trying the nineless once I finish this up!
I just want to remind that the Geek and Gorgeous only ontains a derivative of Azelaic Acid and unfortunately my skin did not like that at all and broke out badly pretty quickly although my acne prone/oily skin loves Azelaic acid usually. I have tried the one from The Ordinary, Dr Sam's, Garden of Wisdom and more recently Theramid with no issue at all. By the way my skin is extremely sensitive and break outs when it gets bothered by anything.
My favorite is the Dr Sam's. It's just next level on all aspects for me.
I didn't like the one from Geek&Gorgeous either. In fact I tried probably 90% of their products and they either suck or are just meh. Which azelaic acid product from Dr. Sam do you like? She has two if I remember correctly. I am eyeing the Theramid one 😅 I am currently using an azelaic acid 15% cream from Isispharma, called Teen Derm AZ, but it kinda pills and I am looking for a replacement.
@@PsiChoticI tried both Brithtly serum with 10% of Azelaic Acid and other actives. Nightly with 5% azelaic and other actives but in that one the main important active is Granactive Retinol not Azelaic acid since that one is an "anti-aging" product.
For me both are great. For my acne and dark spots I just find the brightly to work better and quicker. For overall beautifying of the skin ( texture+ overall complexion+ reducing fine lines) I found the nightly serum to work better. I started results quickly but got my maximum results at 6 months. She also has a the nightly pro with a higher concentration of ingredients but my skin is so sensitive that I am scared to use it and I was satisfied enough with the lower concentration already. Hope it helps.
@@heredianna2496 I understand. Thank you very much. I use tretinoin 0.05%, so I can't use the one that has retinoid in it. I will probably try the Brightly 10% serum 😊
I'm getting azelaic acid 15% from my doctor on the 20th of this month. I'm excited! 😁
The way you talk about the weather I swear you live in new York! I live update ny & the weather is just the way you describe it. Its so warm lately.
Also I love AZA. I first tried the peach slices AZA serum , went thru two bottles and it did nothing for my skin. Then I tried the inkey list and it works miracle! Such a gentle yet effective ingredient
It's been such an odd winter so far. I feel bad for all the skiers, snow boarders, and hockey players. I almost wonder if we will get by this winter without anything,
@@NOBSBeauty me too! It honestly scares the f out of me. This global warming is actually terrifying. & I live in a flood zone, so the snow followed by lots of rain + warm temperatures has me so worried as well
I love azelaic acid. I could really tell when I skipped using it for about 6 months. I like the texture of the Dermatica one ( no piling) but the Paula's choice seemed better for my nose even though I don't have oily skin, seemed like the Paula's choice one shrunk to appearance of my pores better. But both really helped my rosacea.
I'll have to try some of the others when I run low again.
Love your no BS videos! Could you please compare Niche Beauty Labs Theramid Azelaic Acid 15% and Facetheory Lumizela Azelaic Acid 15%? Can’t decide which one to get. Both are 15%, both are nice, the price is similar… Which one is better?
Sarah your skin ❤❤❤ sooo beautiful
Hi Sarah I started many years ago with the derivative but get prescription 15% finnacea from my doctor now (for a couple of years). It has been a game changer for my rosacea and I won’t be without it. Obviously rosacea is a chronic condition and I still get flares but AA really minimises the frequency of them and keeps my skin really clear as a bonus (works great on clogged pores and texture as well as the redness). Pigmentation isn’t my major concern but my freckles have lightened up a bit as a bonus. I use it every day (either morning or night depending on what else I am using). I saw more visible changes in my skin from AA than I have with retinoids tbh. I don’t care about lines as much as redness and texture though so that may be why. I think it would be great for anyone as it’s so multitasking. For those with rosacea start slow and weak as it can prickle on the skin till it acclimates. Best wishes x
I know how you feel. I got a subaru forester for the weather and this mild weather and little snow, early spring is crazy. Kinda freaking me out
Hi Sarah! Hope your pup is doing better & X-rays gave you some helpful info. Do you think a 15% A. Acid serum would be any better than the prescription 15% Azelaiac acid gel I use nightly before Tretinoin? (Tret for anti aging, A. Acid to help with age spots). I heard the two pair especially well together but haven’t noticed any difference from either active but my understanding is it can take up to 6 mos to see anti aging results). I thought maybe applying A. Acid as a serum with other ingredients, might help more since I haven’t seen any results from the rx gel but at least with the tube from pharmacy, I’m 100% sure I’m getting the active. Would love your input. I’ve been using .025 Tret cream for 5 mos, now use nightly & it’s time to up it to .05; maybe then I’ll finally start to see some benefits? Im 52 and my once beautiful skin is dull. (I’m so envious of your gorgeous brightened glow!) I’ve been using Timeless 20% Vit C&E ferulic for about 4 months; I manage to get it on about 4 days a week. I need to kick things up a notch. Thinking the red light fave mask they also make for neck, chest and hands? Starting to worry maybe my watching TV in the dark (insomnia) is destabilizing my actives although I’m told the likelihood of that is next to nil and I need to be more patient. Would love to hear from you if you have the time. Hugs to the pups!🐾🫶
Happy Galentine's Day Sarah! 💖
I need to dive into an azelaic acid journey. I may start with Peach Slices (10%) and then try Geek & Gorgeous(20%).
The 20% in Geek&Gorgeous is not actually azelaic acid, it's a derivative. It's probably the equivalent of 5% azelaic acid, so going from 10% with Peach Slices to 5% with the Geek&Gorgeous is not the best in my opinion. Unless you already know all this and just want to try the derivative, in which case, my bad 😅
I love azeliac acid , my go to is Naturuim alzeliac acid emulsion they have alzeliac acid by it self too but I love the emulsion has a bakuchoil . My skins extremely sensitive and one of a handful of products I can use everyday . Ordinary azeliac acid has demethicone so is good at night . I have my teen use it under her bangs to avoid break outs I also used it for maskne . I was so excited to try the peach slice one but it irritated my skin but the ingredients are so good and price is good definitely one people should try
I love the Naturium AA emulsion also. It really helped with my redness. I switched to the Peach Slices and I don't have problems with it but I don't think it works as well as Naturium. I am going back when I finish this tube.
Hi, I checked the emulsion because the ingredients reminded me of the Dr Sam's brightly serum formula but the brand Naturium is cheaper. But there is no backuchiol in the ingredient list...
FT will not ship their Lumizela15% to the US anymore. So the Theramid sounds wonderful, but I have some back stock to get through. I'll also wait for a sale!!
Happy Fat Tuesday!!
Many blessings as we enter the Holy Season!!!💖💖💖🙏🙏🙏💖💖💖
In the US you can purchase 15 & 20% azaleic acid from Dermatica without a prescription or a subscription. I’m waiting on a 15% bottle and hope it has a nice texture.
The peach slices serum broke my face out into a huge rash! At least I think it was that because I only put it around my mouth and under my nose and that’s EXACTLY where my skin freaked out 😭 I took it out of my routine and it eventually went Away? I have no idea why it freaked out my skin - I use the cleanser from the line and love it 😢❤
Can’t you review The Ordinary Azelaic Acid. Another creator said the texture was changed recently
Very informative video!!!!! Thank you for sharing!!!!
A lot of the azeliac acid are very creamy texture based whereas I want a more hydrating watery serum, the G&G serum didn't work for me. Would be nice if a brand released an 8-10% azealic acid soothing and hydrating toner, that would be ideal
Not possible because azelaic acid is an insoluble powder (in water). If someone manages to solubilze it, the product will be $$$$$, because it is almost impossible to do. The derivative is water soluble though.
The Cos de Baha and the Nineless (both are K-beauty available on YesStyle) are in a serum form. Cos de Baha is a more simple formula and contains aloe extract and hyaluronic acid. Nineless is a more robust formulation that contains snail mucin, glycerin, and panthenol, as well as all 4 of the active soothing compounds found in centella asiatica. Both in the $10-$15 range.
The Drunk Elephant one is more of a gel cream texture (beautiful, not tacky or chalky) but also has some lovely hydrating and moisturizing ingredients if you’re looking to splurge!
@@wallflower6942 I'd be happy with a derivative
@Storm411z I really wanted to try the Nineless serum however it has bergamot in it 😭
@@wallflower6942Yes actually I even doubt that the ingredient would be performing the same if they would do that. Not all ingredients can be formulated and be performing in all type of formula. Just like hyaluronic acid in an oil solution woyld be a waste of money.
You normally get snowed in every winter. How bizarre there isn't any this year.
Thus far the only azelaic acid product I've used is the aPAD. If I were to make the leap from a derivative to AA proper (my skin is mature, dry, and somewhat sensitive) which of these products you mentioned here would you start with? The Nineless or Theramid both sound intriguing.
I'd go with Theramid, has great ingredients. The one from the Inkey List also seems like a good choice if you want to start lower at 10%. It has great reviews.
If I were you I would start with the cheaper option first.
I was just wondering if you have tried anything from the brand SkinMade? I haven’t but they have some good ingredients.
You've mentioned you have melasma. Have you tried Caudalie vinoperfect serum? My mom's melasma cleared a lot with that serum.
Great reviews! Ty. I have the Paula's Choice and maybe a bit pricier than some of the others but it's a big tube; have the Peach Slices as a back up but it's going to take me a while to use up the PC! 😄 Do you use daily?
If anyone used the Nineless serum can you please share your experience with it
I don't really know how to use Azelaic Acid. it really makes my skin itchy anytime I used it.
So what's best for dry, sensitive, rosacea prone skin?
My fave is The Inkey List so far, but would Geek & G be better?
I have sensitive skin and use G&G azeliac. It not only works, but is gentle on my skin.
I have oily skin and very sensitive skin and the G&G broke me out because of they use a derivative. Never broke out with another product containing actual Azelaic acid. I like the Theramid one at 15%.
I don't recommend the one from Geek&Gorgeous either. Better stick with the Inkey List one, or go higher in percentage if you are unhappy with the results from 10%.
Just goes to show, everyone's skin is different. You won't know unless you try it yourself.
Which is your absolute favorite???
Have you tried Cos de Baha Azelaic Acid?
Do you use the 15-20% ones as frequently as low strength ones?
I got this serum from korea called my dew with niacinamide on amazon, don't think it was a good buy, is not a cream
I just got back from Sephora not even an hour ago, and an employee hooked me up with a PHAT sample of the Drunk Elephant Azelaic Acid Brightening Facial SHOUTOUT TO YOU GIRL 🫶🏽💁🏽♀️ also still waiting for my Nineless Azelaic Acid serum from YesStyle in the mail 😍
Have you tried Peach Slices ?
I haven’t! I’ve seen so many people say it made them itchy/break out, so I’m hesitant to try it. I also wish it had more brightening ingredients (like instead of broccoli and spinach extracts I would want licorice, rice bran, or seabuckthorn extracts). You know what I mean? 😅