Compare Products: Azelaic Acid 10 Serum vs NAD+ Peptide Boosting Cream

Anua

Azelaic Acid 10 Serum

Mid-range
$23 / 30ml — $0.77/ml
EQQUALBERRY

NAD+ Peptide Boosting Cream

Mid-range
$25.99 / 50ml — $0.52/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
EQQUALBERRY
  • Those seeking a cream-format anti-aging moisturizer with peptides
  • Users who want to pair with the NAD+ serum for a complete routine
  • Sensitive skin types looking for fragrance-free firming cream
  • People interested in NAD+ based skincare
  • Those who prefer a richer texture than the serum version

Key Ingredients

Anua

10% Azelaic Acid, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Allantoin

EQQUALBERRY

5% NAD+, 13 Peptide Complex, Phyto-Mucin, Ceramides, Pomegranate Fruit Juice

Product Composition

38% similarity (20 ingredients in common)

Shared Ingredients
waterglycerinbutylene glycolniacinamide12-hexanediolhydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerpanthenolallantoinsodium hyaluronatetromethaminecaprylyl glycolethylhexylglycerindisodium edtahydrogenated lecithincetearyl alcoholceramide npsodium lauroyl lactylatecarbomerxanthan gum
Only in Anua (13)
azelaic aciddimethyl isosorbidedipotassium glycyrrhizatebeta-glucanhouttuynia cordata extractsorbitan isostearatepolysorbate 60tocopherolcaprylic/capric triglycerideglyceryl stearatestearic acidcholesterolphytosphingosine
Only in EQQUALBERRY (20)
cetyl ethylhexanoatepentaerythrityl tetrabehenatebetainediethoxyethyl succinatesqualanebutyrospermum parkii (shea) butternicotinamide adenine dinucleotideadenosinenicotinamide mononucleotidecyanocobalamin3-butanedioldipropylene glycolpunica granatum fruit extractrubus fruticosus (blackberry) fruit extractvaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry) fruit extractvaccinium angustifolium (blueberry) fruit extractrubus idaeus (raspberry) fruit extractsambucus nigra fruit extractacetyl hexapeptide-8palmitoyl pentapeptide-4

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.

EQQUALBERRY
Good companion to the serum

Users who purchase the NAD+ set report that the cream adds needed richness after the watery serum.

Newer product, limited reviews

Launched more recently than the serum. Review volume is still building across platforms.

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