Compare Products: Azelaic Acid 10 Serum vs 345 Relief Cream

Anua

Azelaic Acid 10 Serum

Mid-range
$23 / 30ml — $0.77/ml
Dr. Althea

345 Relief Cream

Mid-range
$24 / 50ml — $0.48/ml

Who It's Designed For

Anua
  • Those dealing with redness or rosacea-prone skin
  • Users targeting post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
  • Acne-prone skin seeking antibacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits
  • People looking for a non-irritating alternative to AHA/BHA exfoliation
  • Those with fungal acne (formula is fungal acne safe)
  • Users wanting azelaic acid with added barrier support
Dr. Althea
  • Those with compromised or sensitized skin barriers
  • Users recovering from skin procedures or environmental damage
  • Sensitive skin types seeking a fragrance-free calming cream
  • People who want centella benefits with added antioxidant support
  • Those looking for a non-greasy barrier repair cream

Key Ingredients

Anua

10% Azelaic Acid, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Allantoin

Dr. Althea

Centella Asiatica Extract, Resveratrol, Ceramide NP, Panthenol, Madecassoside

Product Composition

66% similarity (27 ingredients in common)

Shared Ingredients
waterglycerinbutylene glycolniacinamide12-hexanediolhydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerpanthenolallantoindipotassium glycyrrhizatebeta-glucansodium hyaluronatetromethaminesorbitan isostearatecaprylyl glycolethylhexylglycerindisodium edtatocopherolcaprylic/capric triglyceridehydrogenated lecithincetearyl alcoholglyceryl stearatestearic acidceramide npsodium lauroyl lactylatecarbomerxanthan gum
Only in Anua (6)
azelaic aciddimethyl isosorbidehouttuynia cordata extractpolysorbate 60cholesterolphytosphingosine
Only in Dr. Althea (8)
cetyl ethylhexanoatedimethiconecentella asiatica extractmadecassosideasiaticosideasiatic acidmadecassic acidresveratrol

User Feedback Patterns

Anua
Effective for redness reduction

Users with rosacea-prone skin report visible redness reduction within 2-4 weeks. This is the most consistently praised benefit.

Elegant texture compared to competitors

Multiple reviewers compare this favorably to The Ordinary's gritty suspension texture. The gel-cream formula absorbs smoothly.

Initial tingling is common

Many users report mild tingling or stinging during the first 1-2 weeks. This typically subsides as skin adjusts. The penetration enhancer likely contributes to this sensation.

Gradual hyperpigmentation improvement

Users targeting dark spots note gradual improvement over 4-8 weeks. Results are described as steady rather than dramatic.

Dr. Althea
Effective for redness and irritation

Users frequently report reduced redness and calmer skin within days of use. Popular among those with rosacea-prone or post-procedure skin.

Non-greasy for a barrier cream

Multiple reviewers note the texture is lighter than expected for a repair cream. Absorbs well and works under makeup.

Reliable daily moisturizer

Many users report using this as their primary moisturizer long-term, not just for recovery periods. Consistent performance across seasons.

Mild results for severe barrier damage

Some users with significantly compromised barriers note the cream helped but was not sufficient on its own. Needed pairing with other barrier products.

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