Gentle Azelaic Acid Cleanser
3% azelaic acid cleanser for sensitive skin, uneven texture and congested-looking skin
4.4 / 5.0
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281 kr - Regular price
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330 kr - Sale price
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281 kr
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QUICK BENEFITS
- Gently cleanses away daily impurities and excess oil
- Helps skin feel smoother and fresher after cleansing
- Supports a more balanced-looking complexion
- Leaves skin feeling comfortable without a stripped finish
Who it´s for
Skin types
- Sensitive Skin
- Normal Skin
- Combination Skin
- Oily Skin
- Dry Skin
Concerns
- Irritation & Redness
- Uneven Texture
- Congested Skin
- Acne & Reactive Skin
- Hyperpigmentation & Sun Damage
- Hydration & Glow
Routine step
Cleansing step before serums and moisturiser.
Why it works
Gentle Azelaic Acid Cleanser is a rinse-off facial cleanser that combines azelaic acid with PHA and AHA exfoliating acids. It helps remove daily impurities while supporting smoother-looking skin and a more comfortable cleansing experience.
Gentle exfoliating cleanse
Azelaic acid, gluconolactone and glycolic acid help support gentle surface exfoliation while cleansing. Skin feels fresher and looks smoother after rinsing.
Pore-cleansing support
The cleansing system helps lift away excess oil, impurities and surface buildup. This supports a cleaner, less congested-looking complexion.
Comfort-focused formula
Glycerine and allantoin help support hydration and skin comfort during cleansing. Skin feels less tight and more comfortable after washing.
Key Ingredients
Azelaic Acid
A multifunctional ingredient used here in a rinse-off cleanser format. It helps support a more balanced-looking complexion and smoother-looking skin.
Gluconolactone
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that provides gentle exfoliating support while also helping maintain skin comfort. It contributes to a fresher and smoother skin appearance.
Glycolic Acid
An alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps support surface renewal during cleansing. It contributes to smoother-looking and more refined skin.
Allantoin
A skin-conditioning ingredient that helps support comfort in an acid-based cleansing formula. It helps skin feel calmer and less tight after rinsing.
How to use
Apply to dry or slightly damp skin and massage gently using circular motions for around one minute before rinsing thoroughly. Follow with your serum and moisturiser.
It can also be used once a week as a short rinse-off mask. Apply a thin layer to dry skin, leave on for up to 2 minutes, then rinse well with cool water. This gives the exfoliating acids slightly longer contact with the skin, while still keeping the product in a rinse-off format.
FAQ
What does Gentle Azelaic Acid Cleanser do?
Gentle Azelaic Acid Cleanser cleanses the skin while providing gentle exfoliating support. During the day, excess oil, impurities and dead skin cells can build up on the skin’s surface, which may leave skin looking dull, uneven or congested. This cleanser combines azelaic acid, gluconolactone (PHA) and glycolic acid (AHA) with a gentle cleansing system to help remove that buildup while washing.
Because it is a rinse-off formula, it should not be treated like a leave-on azelaic acid or acid treatment. Instead, it provides a gentler way to support smoother-feeling skin, a fresher-looking complexion and cleaner-looking pores while maintaining skin comfort. Glycerine and allantoin help reduce the tight or stripped feeling that some exfoliating cleansers can leave behind, making the formula suitable even for sensitive or reactive-feeling skin.
Who is Gentle Azelaic Acid Cleanser suitable for?
It is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin, and is particularly relevant for skin that feels reactive, uneven or congested.
Is this an exfoliating cleanser?
Yes. It contains azelaic acid, gluconolactone and glycolic acid, which provide gentle exfoliating support while cleansing. It is not a strong leave-on acid treatment.
Can I use Gentle Azelaic Acid Cleanser as a mask?
Yes. A thin layer can be applied to dry skin once a week, left on for up to two minutes and then rinsed thoroughly with cool water.
Is Gentle Azelaic Acid Cleanser suitable for sensitive skin?
Yes. The formula is positioned for sensitive, redness-prone and irritated-feeling skin while still providing gentle exfoliating support.
Can I use Gentle Azelaic Acid Cleanser with active skincare products?
As a rinse-off cleanser, it can be used before leave-on skincare products. If your skin feels sensitive, introduce active products gradually and monitor how your skin responds.
Can I use Gentle Azelaic Acid Cleanser during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Pregnancy and breastfeeding safety are not clearly supported for this product. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or unsure, check with your healthcare provider before use.
Ingredients (INCI)
Aqua, Glycerine, Azelaic Acid, Gluconolactone, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Maltol, Polyquaternium-80.


Gentle Azelaic Acid Cleanser
- Regular price
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281 kr - Regular price
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330 kr - Sale price
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281 kr
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