Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%
The Ordinary
Serum
suspension
Fact vs. Fiction
67
High
Trustworthiness
How well the ingredient list supports the product's marketing claims
Marketing Claims Supported by Ingredients:
2 of 3
Ingredients Matched:
5 of 17
For uneven and blemish prone skin
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Azelaic Acid
(Match: 0.71,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Azelaic Acid
Functions:
Anti-Inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Tyrosinase Inhibitor, Keratolytic
Concerns Addressed:
Acne, Rosacea, Hyperpigmentation, Redness, Uneven Texture, Post-Inflammatory Marks
View Other Matched Ingredients (4)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.22
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Dimethicone
Match score: 0.22
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Isohexadecane
Match score: 0.22
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.44
(Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Targets textural irregularities, dullness, look of redness, uneven skin tone
Unverified
View Other Matched Ingredients (5)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.14
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Dimethicone
Match score: 0.05
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Azelaic Acid
Match score: 0.24
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Isohexadecane
Match score: 0.10
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.19
(Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Brightens skin tone and visibly improves skin texture due to a high concentration of azelaic acid
Strong Support
Supported by:
Azelaic Acid
★
(Match: 0.97,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Tocopherol
(Match: 0.63,
Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Azelaic Acid
Functions:
Anti-Inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Tyrosinase Inhibitor, Keratolytic
Concerns Addressed:
Acne, Rosacea, Hyperpigmentation, Redness, Uneven Texture, Post-Inflammatory Marks
Tocopherol
Functions:
Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Skin Protecting, Healing
Concerns Addressed:
Environmental Damage, Dryness, Rough Texture, Minor Wounds, Scars
View Other Matched Ingredients (3)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.42
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Dimethicone
Match score: 0.29
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Isohexadecane
Match score: 0.38
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ingredients
- 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
