abc1111 review for Metroruboril A.Z

Size: 30 mL/ 1 oz Period After Opening: 6 months Azelaic acid is one of my favorite ingredients. It has antibacterial, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. It reduces redness, treats acne, improves texture, and brightens dark marks. It occurs as a white powder, as such, poorly formulated AzA products (cough The Ordinary cough) have thick, grainy, powdery textures that can be a pain to spread. The Isispharma Metroruboril A.Z. is well-formulated with a lotion-cream texture that goes on smoothly on skin. It spreads easily and doesn’t leave a sticky, shiny, or oily finish. It can pill but not as much as other AzA products. To minimize pilling, I use this at the last step of my routine. This cream contains 15% AzA. This concentration is actually prescription only in the US but available over-the-counter in other countries. Some may think that it’s quite high but this product is formulated for sensitive skin so it’s safe for all skin types. I’ve used this twice a day for months, also with tretinoin in the same routine, and never experienced irritations. Whenever my skin acts up, I’ll stop other actives and use this as a treatment. Although it’s not cooling nor calming, my skin will feel and look better a few hours after application. This is one of my HGs. Other skin-loving ingredients in this cream are niacinamide, centella asiatica, butcher’s broom, calendula, horse chestnut, licorice, glycerin, panthenol, and betaine. There are no alcohols, fragrances, nor essential oils. Comes in a plastic squeeze tube and has a very long shelf life of 5 years when unopened.