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Cos De BAHA Azelaic Acid Cream (AZ20)
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Cos De BAHA

Azelaic Acid Cream (AZ20)

Moisturizer · 50 mL

30%$11.60$16.57

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Key ingredients

Azelaic AcidPanthenolAllantoin

Found in the full ingredient list below. Check how it layers with your routine

Full ingredients (27)
  1. Water/Aqua
  2. Azelaic Acid
  3. Propylene Glycol
  4. Sodium Hydroxide
  5. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
  6. 1,2-Hexanediol
  7. Cetearyl Alcohol
  8. Glyceryl Stearate
  9. Dimethicone
  10. Cetearyl Olivate
  11. Sorbitan Olivate
  12. Betaine
  13. Dimethyl Sulfone
  14. Panthenol
  15. Allantoin
  16. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
  17. Centella Asiatica Extract
  18. Madecassoside
  19. Sodium Hyaluronate
  20. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
  21. Tocopherol
  22. Ceramide NP
  23. Polysorbate 60
  24. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
  25. Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract
  26. Momordica Charantia Fruit Extract
  27. Leontopodium Alpinum Extract

Listed from highest to lowest concentration. Formulas change, so check the packaging if you avoid an ingredient.

Product details

A bottle of Cos De BAHA AZ20 Facial Cream on a stone table beside centella leaves on a red napkin

Strong + soothing

A 20% azelaic acid facial cream, cushioned with vitamin B5, cica and hyaluronic acid.

AZ20 puts azelaic acid second on the list, right after water, in a moisturizing cream. Panthenol helps repair the barrier, centella and madecassoside calm, and two forms of hyaluronic acid keep skin hydrated and elastic.

Azelaic acid, as printed on the pack
20%
Azelaic acid, as printed on the pack
Azelaic acid’s place on the list
#2
Azelaic acid’s place on the list
Panthenol and centella to soothe
B5 + cica
Panthenol and centella to soothe
A glossy swirl of white cream surrounded by round centella leaves

What’s inside

The ingredients doing the work

  • Azelaic acid

    The star of the formula, listed right after water. It targets breakouts, redness and uneven tone.

    No. 2 of 27 on the list

  • Vitamin B5

    Moisturizes and helps repair the skin barrier.

    No. 14 of 27 on the list

  • Cica

    Centella and its active madecassoside, with allantoin and a licorice-root derivative, to keep skin calm and comfortable.

    No. 15, 16, 17, 18 of 27 on the list

  • Hyaluronic acid + ceramide

    Boost hydration and elasticity, while ceramide helps hold moisture in.

    No. 19, 20, 22 of 27 on the list

Supporting botanicals

  • Green tea
  • Elderflower
  • Bitter melon
  • Edelweiss
  • Vitamin E
A bottle of AZ20 Facial Cream beside a small spatula of white cream and centella leaves

How to use

The last step before sunscreen

  1. 1

    Prep

    Cleanse, then apply toner and any serum.

  2. 2

    Take

    Take a pea-sized amount of the white cream.

  3. 3

    Smooth

    Spread evenly over your face and pat until absorbed.

  4. 4

    Protect

    In the morning, follow with sunscreen.

A swirl of white cream beside a single centella leaf

Strength with comfort

A high-strength azelaic acid in a cream that keeps the barrier cared for.

Good to know

  • At 20%, it is a stronger azelaic acid than Cos De BAHA’s 10% serum. Patch test first and wear sunscreen during the day.
  • Contains dimethicone, a silicone.
  • Comes in 50 mL.
Cos De BAHA Azelaic Acid Cream (AZ20): Ingredients and Price — Metic Beauty