Azelaic Acid
Azelaic Acid is a buffering and masking ingredient. It’s in 23 products on Poliage, most often mask, serum and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 23, 2026
What it does
Contains Azelaic Acid: buffering
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Azelaic Acid: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 74538, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as nonanedioic acid.
Products that contain Azelaic Acid
Dr. Dennis Gross
2% BHA+ Breakout Solution
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Typology
Acide azélaïque 10% + Extrait de bambou
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Anua
Azelaic 3 Cica Skin Clarifying Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Anua
Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Medicube
Azelaic Acid Capsule Foam Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Azelaic Acid Emulsion 10%
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Medicube
Azelaic Acid Niacinamide Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Ordinary
Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%
Exfoliant · Lists silicones
Torriden
BALANCEFUL Azelaic Acid Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Drunk Elephant
Bouncy Brightfacial Brightening Mask with 10% Azelaic Acid + 1% Salicylic Acid
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Tula
Breakout Star
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
First Aid Beauty
Brighten + Glow Exfoliating Gel Cleanser with AHA and Jojoba Pearls
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Tula
Clear Up
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Bubble
Come Clean Detoxifying Clay Mask with Brush Applicator
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Pacifica
Comfort Space Skinflammation Calming Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Bubble
Deep Dive AHA + PHA Exfoliating Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid
True Botanicals
Ginger Turmeric Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Cosmia
Lotion purifiante
Lists silicones
Haruharu Wonder
Soothing Serum
Serum · Lists silicones
Glow Recipe
Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
100% Pure
Tea Tree Deep Detox Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Josie Maran
Triple Hydroxy Resurfacing Liquid
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
Cocokind
Vitamin C Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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