Anua Azelaic Acid 3% + Cica Skin Soothing Moisturizer is a lightweight daily moisturizer designed for sensitive, blemish-prone, and redness-prone skin. It combines 3% azelaic acid and cica to help calm the skin, reduce the appearance of redness, support clarity, and maintain balance. The non-comedogenic formula provides comfortable hydration without a heavy or greasy feel.

The formula pairs squalane, multiple forms of hyaluronic acid, and active cica components, including Centella asiatica extracts, madecassoside, asiaticoside, asiatic acid, and madecassic acid. Together, they provide multi-level hydration and help support skin comfort and the moisture barrier. The fast-absorbing texture layers smoothly without pilling when applied correctly, making it suitable for morning and evening use.

Key features and benefits

• 3% azelaic acid: Helps calm the appearance of blemish-prone and redness-prone skin while supporting a clearer, more even-looking texture.
• Visible redness care: Helps reduce the appearance of redness associated with dryness and discomfort.
• Complete cica complex: Combines Centella asiatica extracts with madecassoside, asiaticoside, asiatic acid, and madecassic acid to support skin comfort and the moisture barrier.
• Suitable for blemish-prone skin: The non-comedogenic formula moisturizes without feeling heavy.
• Multi-level hydration: Several forms and derivatives of hyaluronic acid help attract and retain moisture at the skin’s surface.
• Squalane: Helps soften the skin and reduce moisture loss without leaving a heavy, oily layer.
• Barrier support: A blend of humectants, emollients, and cica helps reduce feelings of dryness and tightness.
• Smoother-looking texture: Regular hydration with azelaic acid helps the skin appear smoother, clearer, and more even.
• Care for sensitive, stressed skin: Provides hydration and comfort for skin prone to sensitivity and redness.
• Lightweight, non-greasy texture: Absorbs quickly without excessive shine or heaviness.
• Layers smoothly: Designed to fit into a multi-step routine with minimal pilling when applied correctly.
• Suitable for daily use: May be used morning and evening as the final moisturizing step.

Helps to

• Comfort sensitive or uncomfortable skin.
• Reduce the appearance of visible redness related to dryness and irritation.
• Provide balanced, lasting hydration without a heavy or greasy feel.
• Support blemish-prone skin with a non-comedogenic formula.
• Improve the appearance of uneven texture and roughness.
• Support the skin barrier and reduce feelings of dryness and tightness.
• Leave the skin looking calmer, clearer, and smoother.
• Reduce the look of dullness associated with dryness and imbalance.
• Maintain a supple, moisture-plumped appearance.

Suitable for

Expected results

• Skin feels more hydrated and comfortable after application.
• A calmer, more balanced appearance for skin prone to dryness and redness.
• A gradual improvement in the appearance of redness and uneven texture with regular use.
• Softer, more supple, moisture-plumped skin.
• Less visible dryness, tightness, and roughness.
• Hydration support for blemish-prone skin without a heavy oily layer.
• A gradual improvement in clarity and evenness as part of a balanced routine.

Results vary according to skin condition, sensitivity, consistency of use, and the other products used in the routine.

How to use

1. Apply an appropriate amount to the face and neck.
2. Spread gently and massage lightly until fully absorbed.
3. Use morning and evening.

For a coordinated Anua routine, apply after a suitable azelaic acid toner, taking the skin’s tolerance into account.

Beauty Time tips

• Apply to clean skin after toner and serum as the final step that seals in hydration.
• If your skin is sensitive or new to azelaic acid, begin once daily, then increase to morning and evening as tolerated.
• For blemish-prone skin, use a thin, even layer rather than a large amount.
• If you also use an azelaic acid serum or toner, introduce products gradually and monitor the skin’s response.
• When combining with retinol, AHAs, BHAs, or strong exfoliants, introduce each product gradually and avoid starting several new active ingredients at once.
• For dry skin, apply a little more to areas prone to dryness and tightness, or layer a richer cream over it if needed.
• Patch-test before full use if the skin is highly sensitive.
• Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen in the morning to help protect the skin and maintain your skincare results.
• Consistent use and balanced hydration are preferable to adding many active ingredients at once.

Ingredients

• Azelaic Acid 3%: Helps calm blemish-prone and redness-prone skin and improve the appearance of clarity and texture.
• Cica – Centella Asiatica: Includes Centella asiatica leaf and root extracts to help soothe the skin and support its barrier.
• Active cica components: Madecassoside, asiaticoside, asiatic acid, and madecassic acid support skin comfort and a healthy appearance.
• Squalane: Helps reduce moisture loss and soften the skin without a heavy greasy feel.
• Hyaluronic acid complex: Multiple forms and derivatives help attract and retain moisture for a supple-looking surface.
• Tocopherol – Vitamin E: Provides antioxidant support against environmental stressors.

Full ingredients: Water, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Azelaic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Disodium Phosphate, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Cetearyl Olivate, PEG-150 Distearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Phenyl Dimethicone, Sorbitan Olivate, Maltodextrin, Glyceryl Stearate, Erythritol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dimethiconol, Tocopherol, Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Dipropylene Glycol, Totarol, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Behenyl Alcohol, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool.

Warnings

• For external use only.
• Patch-test before full use, especially on highly sensitive skin or skin reactive to fragrant components.
• Avoid contact with the eyes and immediate eye area. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water.
• Keep away from direct sunlight, excessive heat, and children.
• The ingredient list may change with manufacturing updates; refer to the product packaging for the most current list.