Azelaic Acid 16 Calming Serum

Name: Medicube Azelaic Acid 16 Calming Serum
Brand: Medicube

serum

Overall score7.6

✶ Hero ingredients

#2Azelaic Acid

Reduces redness and evens skin tone

#3Butylene Glycol

Lightweight humectant and solvent

#5Sodium Hydroxide

Raises formula pH

Score breakdown

Overall

7.6

Hydration Efficacy5.6

Irritation Risk9.4

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Ingredients

Niacinamide
Retinol
Hyaluronic Acid
Salicylic Acid

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Active Ingredient Strength6.2

Ingredient Transparency8.5

Formulation Safety9.0

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

What makes Medicube Azelaic Acid 16 Calming Serum stand out

Medicube Azelaic Acid 16 Calming Serum is a solid serum with an overall score of 7.6/9.8. it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Azelaic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol — ingredients that actively target skin concerns.

It performs well on low irritation risk (9.4).

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula

Key ingredients

✶
Azelaic Acid
Works on your skin — #2 in the INCI list
✶
Butylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #3 in the INCI list
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Propylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #6 in the INCI list
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Niacinamide
Works on your skin — #8 in the INCI list
✶
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Works on your skin — #12 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

27 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#1Water (Aqua)#2Azelaic Acid #3Butylene Glycol #4Propanediol #5Sodium Hydroxide #6Propylene Glycol #72-Hexanediol #8Niacinamide #9Citric Acid #11Glyceryl Caprylate #12Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract #13Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract #14Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract #15Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil #16Linalool #19Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract #20Allantoin #21Centella Asiatica Extract #22Panthenol #23Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract #26Alcohol Denat #28Phytosterols #29Lecithin #30Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil #31Squalane #32Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter #33Ceramide Np

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Ingredient breakdown

Works on your skin10
Other ingredient7
Softens and smooths4
Draws in moisture3
Formula balancers2
Added scent1

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