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4.0

129 reviews

81%
would repurchase
3.8/5
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Each gram of FINACEA Gel, 15%, contains 0.15 gm azelaic acid (15% w/w) as the active ingredient in an aqueous gel base containing benzoic acid (as a preservative), disodium-EDTA, lecithin, medium-chain triglycerides, polyacrylic acid, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, purified water, and sodium hydroxide to adjust pH

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3.0
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5 months ago

I've had mild rosacea for years but recently some major stressors - Covid, husband suffered stroke - caused it to go from a mild annoyance to a three-alarm fiery-faced BLAZE!!! My doctor gave me a...

About reviewer (18 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairSilver, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown



5.0
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5 years ago

Skinoren and Finacea are different marketing names that Bayer uses in different countries, though Skinoren seems to be commonly associated with the 20% cream preparation of the product whereas...

About reviewer (37 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


2.0
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6 years ago

I read the glowing reviews and I was so excited to try this product, but unfortunately it didn’t work for me. I am very in tune with my skin and I usually watch out for reaction, but I ignored the...

About reviewer (30 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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6 years ago

I’ve been using this for 8 months now and it has reached HG status. I do not get cystic acne but little horrible bumps all over my face. I’ve tried a couple of Azelaic acid products in the past...

About reviewer (51 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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6 years ago

It didn't work any miracles or anything but I do feel like it definitely has helped my skin and I really like how easy it is to rub in and how quickly it absorbs. However, I will not be...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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6 years ago

I've been using Finacea for two months now, so figured it was time to do a review. My skin is annoyingly combination, dry on the cheeks, rosacea-prone, rosy (okay... red) and with mild acne. I...

About reviewer (75 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Curly, Other

EyesGreen


5.0
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6 years ago

my skin changed dramatically a few years ago, bright red, swollen, bumpy, dry and oily at the same time. Was diagnosed with rosacea. Tried a bunch of things and nothing worked until I used finacea,...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairRed, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel


5.0
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7 years ago

I love this stuff!! I wish I used it years ago instead of tazorac/ retin a. I got great results from tazorac in keeping my.pores clear as I have oily skin but I always had some peeling and...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesHazel


5.0
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7 years ago

This is the only cream that helps to clear my face from pimples or rashes . Calms the skin within 2-3 days, a bit drying so use some moisturizer on top.

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther


5.0
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7 years ago

I have never had acne in my life and I'm 50 years old, I was very blessed with flawless skin but about 4 months ago I started to get a little acne breakouts, so I tried almost everything on the...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Relaxed, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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7 years ago

Notes to self: Azelaic acid acts in part by inhibiting the growth of acne-causing bacteria, such as Propionibacterium acnes. It also works on the cells that line hair follicles by changing the way...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesGray


4.0
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8 years ago

I've used this off and on over the years. I like it enough that I repurchase, but I don't love it enough to use consistently. I initially bought Finacea because it is prescribed for rosacea...

About reviewer (525 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther, Other, Neutral

HairBlond, Other, Fine

EyesOther


5.0
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8 years ago

I have suffered from acne since I was 13 years old. Throughout the years I have experimented with countless of topical gels and treatments, and Finacea is the only one that actually works for me. I...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


4.0
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8 years ago

I was prescribed the 15% azelaic cream aka finacea by my dermatologist three months ago for cystic acne. In three months, I have seen a reduction in the number of breakouts. I no longer get the...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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8 years ago

Finacea gel rocks I am using it right now for 3 weeks once a day, sometimes twice a day. The first time i used it at night, i noticed results immediately. The open pores on my nose closed up...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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8 years ago

Finacea has been my best friend since I hit perimenopause a few years ago. The hormonal changes have caused my rosacea to flare up tremendously if I'm not careful with my triggers. The result is...

About reviewer (681 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairOther, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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8 years ago

This is awesome stuff! Treated my acne from make up. I was feelin hopeless and my benzoyl peroxide gel plus salicylic acid plus glycolic acid routine are becoming futile to my immuned acne. So it...

About reviewer (29 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Oily, Olive

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

I've been very pleased with this stuff. I've been using it for only three weeks now, applying it twice a day. I also use a 4% benzoyl peroxide face wash (Spectro Acne Care) twice a day. I asked...

About reviewer (63 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel


4.0
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9 years ago

This is a prescription topical medication. A dermatologist has to prescribe this for you. PROS: Azelaic acid is the active ingredient and it really works. It stops the growth of bacteria...

About reviewer (835 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesBlue


2.0
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9 years ago

I was prescribed this a few years ago after being misdiagnosed with Rosacea. My skin barrier had been majorly screwed up and was imitating some common Rosacea symptoms as a result (flushing,...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Oily, Fair, Neutral

HairRed, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue