# Medicube Azelaic Acid 16 Calming Serum

Medicube's Korean-market serum led by Azelaic Acid, the same formula sold in Korea.

- Brand: Medicube
- Product: Azelaic Acid 16 Calming Serum
- Price: $14.99
- Availability: Out of stock
- Market: Korean market, the version sold in Korea
- Made in: Republic of Korea
- Category: Serums & Ampoules

## Key benefits

- Built around Azelaic Acid, positioned for clarity and tone.
- Built around Niacinamide, positioned for tone and texture.
- Built around Allantoin, positioned for comfort.
- Formulated as a serum for the treatment step right after toner.
- The Korean-market Medicube formula for Azelaic Acid 16 Calming Serum, matching what Medicube sells in Korea rather than a US-reformulated line.

## How it works

Medicube Azelaic Acid 16 Calming Serum is a serum built for the treatment step right after toner. Its ingredient list leads with Azelaic Acid, Niacinamide, and Allantoin, so the formula's stated purpose lines up with what actually sits near the top of that list rather than with a single marketing ingredient buried further down. Azelaic Acid does the most work here as a clarity and tone, and the remaining actives round out the texture and finish rather than compete for attention. Placed as the treatment step right after toner, it is meant to be used AM/PM rather than swapped freely between steps. Because this is the Korean-market version of the Azelaic Acid 16 Calming Serum line rather than a US-reformulated variant, the texture and finish match what Medicube sells through Korean retail.

## How to use

1. Use it in the evening after toner and before moisturizer, on skin that is dry to the touch.
2. Three or four drops for the face, or only over the areas that run red, pressed in rather than rubbed.
3. Follow with a moisturizer every time, and wear sunscreen the next morning.
4. Start at two nights a week and build up. Do not use it alongside another acid or a retinoid on the same night.

## Ingredients

WATER (AQUA), AZELAIC ACID, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PROPANEDIOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ALCOHOL DENAT., 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, NIACINAMIDE, CITRIC ACID, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, MELIA AZADIRACHTA LEAF EXTRACT, MELIA AZADIRACHTA FLOWER EXTRACT, COCCINIA INDICA FRUIT EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS FLOWER EXTRACT, SOLANUM MELONGENA (EGGPLANT) FRUIT EXTRACT, OCIMUM SANCTUM LEAF EXTRACT, ALLANTOIN, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, PANTHENOL, CURCUMA LONGA (TURMERIC) ROOT EXTRACT, CORALLINA OFFICINALIS EXTRACT, PANTOTHENIC ACID, NICOTINAMIDE MONONUCLEOTIDE, HYDROLYZED PEA PROTEIN, PHYTOSTEROLS, LECITHIN, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL, SQUALANE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER, CERAMIDE NP

## FAQ

### What does the Azelaic Acid 16 Calming Serum actually contain?

Its ingredient list is led by Azelaic Acid, with the rest of the formula built to support that active rather than compete with it. We list the ingredients in the order the manufacturer prints them, so the ones near the top of the panel are doing the most work in the formula.

### How do I use the Azelaic Acid 16 Calming Serum?

Use this serum as the treatment step right after toner. To apply, smooth or press onto cleansed, toned skin and follow with moisturizer. Keep it to AM/PM unless the packaging states otherwise, and give the rest of the routine a moment to settle before layering the next step. Give it a full bottle or box before judging the result, since most Korean routines are built for steady use rather than a single application.

### Is the Azelaic Acid 16 Calming Serum the same formula sold in Korea, or a US version?

This Azelaic Acid 16 Calming Serum is the Korean-market formula, not a version reformulated for US shelves. It arrives with its original Korean-market barcode and batch code intact so the formula can be checked against the box on arrival.

### Can I use the Azelaic Acid 16 Calming Serum with other actives in my routine?

Yes, as long as it is used in its own step, the treatment step right after toner, and not layered on top of a product doing the same job. Introduce any new step gradually over the first week or two and keep an eye on how the skin responds before adding a second new active alongside it.

### Who is the Azelaic Acid 16 Calming Serum suited for?

It suits most skin types looking for treatment step right after toner rather than a single acute problem. Check the listing for the exact size in stock. Anyone with a known sensitivity to a specific ingredient should check the full ingredient panel on this page before buying.

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Page: https://korean-pharmacy.com/products/medicube-azelaic-acid-16-calming-serum