💗 Madagascar Centella Azelaic Acid 10 Ampoule – 10% azelaic acid ampoule for problematic skin
A light, watery ampoule with 10% azelaic acid and two azelaic acid derivatives for caring for increased sebum production, uneven skin texture, visible redness, and post-acne marks.
✨ What does it do?
- Contains 10% pure azelaic acid.
- Works with a total 11.5% 3X Azelaic Active Formula system with three different azelaic acid actives.
- Helps balance the appearance of excess sebum.
- Supports smoother, more even skin texture.
- Helps care for skin prone to pore congestion.
- Focuses on visible redness and the appearance of post-acne marks.
- Complements the active formula with centella, panthenol, allantoin, and beta-glucan.
- Provides light hydration with sodium hyaluronate.
- Low pH, light, watery texture absorbs quickly and does not leave a sticky feeling.
- Non-comedogenic and has passed irritation testing on sensitive skin.
🧬 Key ingredients
Azelaic Acid – 10%
Azelaic acid is a versatile cosmetic active useful for caring for increased sebum production, pores prone to congestion, uneven skin texture, visible redness, and marks.
Due to the 10% concentration, this is a targeted active ampoule, so the skin should be given time to adjust.
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate – 1%
A water-soluble azelaic acid derivative that complements the formula’s sebum-balancing and skin-evening effects.
Azelamide MEA – 0.5%
Another azelaic acid derivative. Together with the two derivatives, it complements the stability of pure azelaic acid and the formula’s multi-directional skincare character.
Centella Asiatica Extract
A defining ingredient in SKIN1004’s formula world. It complements the targeted azelaic acid care with centella components that support skin comfort.
Panthenol + Allantoin
Hydrating and skin comfort-supporting ingredients, especially suitable for a higher concentration active ampoule.
Sodium Hyaluronate
A moisture-binding form of hyaluronic acid that helps maintain a more hydrated, softer skin feel.
Beta-Glucan
A hydrating and skin comfort-supporting ingredient that helps counterbalance the drier feeling that can accompany an active formula.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Licorice root extract that complements the formula supporting a more comfortable and even skin appearance.
📊 What did the manufacturer’s tests show?
In manufacturer tests with the finished product:
- After 4 weeks, a 53.98% reduction in sebum levels was measured,
- After 4 weeks, a 12.25% improvement in the skin index related to pore congestion was measured,
- A 37.12% improvement in the measured skin renewal process indicator was recorded,
- After a single use, a 199.91% immediate, temporary increase in hydration was measured,
- After one use, a 24.95% improvement in the skin comfort indicator for externally irritated skin was measured.
The manufacturer also conducted tests on skin tone and pigmented areas, non-comedogenic testing, and irritation testing on sensitive skin.
🎯 Who do we recommend it for?
It can be a particularly good choice for:
- skin prone to acne and congestion,
- combination and oily skin,
- increased sebum production,
- skin prone to visible redness,
- appearance of post-acne marks,
- uneven skin tone,
- rougher, uneven skin texture,
- more sensitive skin if you are looking for a targeted azelaic acid formula.
🧴 How to use
In the first week, use a pea-sized amount every other day, primarily on affected areas.
If the skin tolerates it well, the frequency and amount can be gradually increased. Approximately 2–3 drops are sufficient for the entire face, and an additional thin layer can be applied to more problematic areas.
After absorption, finish the routine with a moisturising cream. Always use sunscreen if applying in the morning.
💗 Why do we love it?
Because it is not simply a “10% azelaic acid serum”. It combines pure azelaic acid with two additional azelaic acid derivatives, so the formula simultaneously targets sebum, pores prone to congestion, texture, redness, and uneven tone.
Meanwhile, centella, panthenol, allantoin, beta-glucan, and hyaluronic acid ensure that hydration and comfort are not neglected alongside this targeted active.
❓ Q&A
If it contains 10% azelaic acid, why does the manufacturer say it is an 11.5% formula?
Because besides 10% pure Azelaic Acid, it also contains 1% Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate and 0.5% Azelamide MEA. Together, these three form the 11.5% 3X Azelaic Active Formula system.
Can beginners use it?
It can be used, but due to the 10% azelaic acid, we would not recommend starting with daily full-face use immediately. SKIN1004 suggests using it every other day in small amounts on targeted areas during the first week, then gradually increasing.
Can it be used daily?
Yes, after the skin has adjusted and if you tolerate it well. It can be incorporated into both morning and evening routines.
Is it for acne?
The manufacturer developed it for blemish-prone skin and has conducted non-comedogenic testing. As a cosmetic, it cares for sebum, congestion, redness, and post-acne marks; it is not a medicinal acne treatment.
Can it help with the appearance of post-acne marks?
Yes, this is one of the product’s explicit aims. Besides the azelaic acid active system, it contains licorice root extract, and the manufacturer has conducted finished product tests on skin tone and pigmented areas.
Is it considered an exfoliating acid?
Azelaic acid supports the skin’s natural renewal process and the care of uneven texture but is not a classic AHA or BHA. It works differently, so we would not classify it as an AHA/BHA product.
Is it an AHA product because of citric acid?
No. Citric Acid appears at the end of the INCI list, but it is not the formula’s targeted exfoliating active, and the manufacturer does not position it as an AHA product.
How is it different from the Tea-Trica Relief Ampoule?
The Tea-Trica Relief Ampoule is a gentler, everyday sebum and comfort care ampoule with tea tree and no BHA. The Azelaic Acid 10 Ampoule is a more targeted, higher-activity formula with 10% azelaic acid and two additional azelaic acid derivatives.
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