Cos de Baha - skinzy review for Azelaic Acid 10% Serum with Niacinamide

I’ve read that The Ordinary’s Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% is not the most cosmetically-elegant, and I think I’ve found an good alternative: the Cos De BAHA AZ Serum, featuring 10% azelaic acid, as well as niacinamide, panthenol and hyaluronic acid. 💦Texture // 🌿Smell This is a clear, thick & viscous serum that has a bit of a moisturising oiliness to it. It smells just a teeny tiny floral, and I think anyone would be fine with the smell. 🌊Moisture Despite the witch hazel extract, it is not drying at all, and is in fact hydrating/moisturising due to the aloe vera extract as the first ingredient. You may feel a slight tingling but it fades really quickly. It leaves a neutral finish that is not tacky after the 30 seconds it takes to absorb. 🌈Effectiveness I thought this brand was sketchy at first, but I think this was a good supporting player in my tretinoin routine! It helped to lighten my post-acne redness quicker than when I was only on tretinoin, and possibly helped with preventing breakouts as well. 💸Repurchase? Yes!! Pharmacies in Singapore sell 20% Skinoren cream at S$40 for 30g. This serum cost me S$15 for 30ml. I see a clear winner here 😊 💁🏻‍♂️Recommended for: - All skin types, especially acne-prone and pigmented skin - First timers to azelaic acid