20% Azelaic Acid Cream
Moisturizer

20% Azelaic Acid Cream

Azeclear
16Ingredients
0EU Banned
1Caution
0.8/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.8/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
38% Natural63% synthetic
Ingredient Analysis

Key Ingredients

Proven ActivesBeneficial ingredients with clinical evidence
WaterEXCELLENTAzelaic AcidEXCELLENTPEG-7GOODPropylene Glycol (Humectant)GOODGlyceryl Stearate (Emulsifier)EXCELLENTApricot Kernel Oil PEG-6 EstersGOOD

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Benzoic AcidMax a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Max concentration:a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Product types:a) Rinse-off products, except oral care products | b) Oral care products | c) Leave-on products
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 4.0 — Optimal
4.0
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.0
Active ingredients: Azelaic Acid, Salicylic Acid
Azelaic Acid at pH 4: optimal range (4–5.5)
Salicylic Acid at pH 4: optimal range (3–4)
Detected actives & ideal pH
Azelaic AcidpH 4–5.5
Salicylic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

38% natural62% synthetic
6 natural 10 synthetic

Based on 16 ingredients analyzed. 38% natural and 62% synthetic.

Humectants1 humectant

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning - emollient5:Apricot Kernel Oil PEG-6 Esters, Paraffinum Liquidum, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetyl Palmitate, Cocoglycerides
fragrance4:Azelaic Acid, Cetyl Palmitate, Benzoic Acid, BHA
skin conditioning4:Apricot Kernel Oil PEG-6 Esters, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetyl Palmitate, Cocoglycerides

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Medium-weight cream with balanced consistency
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Standard cosmetic feel — no unusual sensory characteristics detected.