--- product_id: 403073099 title: "Azelaic Acid Balancing Serum (30ml), Natural Face Serum with Zinc PCA and Antioxidant Super Grains, Fragrance Free Skincare, Calms Blemishes and Smoothes Skin" brand: "q+a" price: "¥3951" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Q+A" url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/403073099-azelaic-acid-balancing-serum-30ml-natural-face-serum-with-zinc store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # Antioxidant Super Grains - skin protection & tone 8% Azelaic Acid - gentle breakout control Zinc PCA - oil & pore minimizer Azelaic Acid Balancing Serum (30ml), Natural Face Serum with Zinc PCA and Antioxidant Super Grains, Fragrance Free Skincare, Calms Blemishes and Smoothes Skin **Brand:** q+a **Price:** ¥3951 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ✨ Glow Balanced, Breakouts Banished 🧴 ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Azelaic Acid Balancing Serum (30ml), Natural Face Serum with Zinc PCA and Antioxidant Super Grains, Fragrance Free Skincare, Calms Blemishes and Smoothes Skin by q+a - **How much does it cost?** ¥3951 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/403073099-azelaic-acid-balancing-serum-30ml-natural-face-serum-with-zinc) ## Best For - q+a enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted q+a brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Clean Beauty Commitment:** Fragrance-free, alcohol-free, vegan, cruelty-free, and made in the UK with recyclable packaging—skin and planet friendly. - • **Balanced Clarity, Naturally:** 97.3% natural formula calms blemishes while refining pores for a visibly clearer complexion. - • **Gentle Yet Effective Active:** 8% azelaic acid concentration offers a beginner-friendly introduction to powerful acne-fighting ingredients without harsh irritation. - • **Oil Control Meets Hydration:** Zinc PCA balances excess oil and tightens pores, while antioxidant-rich super grains support skin firmness and hydration. - • **Seamless Routine Integration:** Lightweight serum absorbs quickly, perfect for layering under moisturizers and makeup without pilling or residue. ## Overview Q+A Azelaic Acid Balancing Serum is a 30ml, 97.3% natural, fragrance-free face serum formulated with 8% azelaic acid, Zinc PCA, and antioxidant super grains. Designed for all skin types, especially oily and acne-prone, it calms blemishes, controls oil, minimizes pores, and brightens skin tone. Vegan, cruelty-free, and free from alcohol and parabens, this UK-made serum offers a gentle yet effective introduction to active skincare, ideal for daily use under moisturizer and makeup. ## Description This 97.3% natural azelaic acid serum targets breakouts, controls oil, and helps calm, soothe, and smooth skin for a clearer, more balanced complexion. Review: 8% azelaic acid - great introduction for beginners active for acne sufferers. - Everyone on tiktok is talking about the anua 10% and azelaic acid and how amazing it is. The anua is more than double the price and I have very sensitive skin and have never really used any actives in any sort of serious manner Azelaic acid is apparently most effective at 10% with daily consistent use. After a lot of searching I found that the Q+A is around 7-8% Which is why I chose it, to see how my skin reacted. First bottle I started low and slow. A small drop onto dried skin (after cleansing and essence) spread across my face, it needs to be applied to the entire face and not just spot treatment. I did this twice a week for a week, before moving up to every other night for a week. Then eventually mornings twice a week + nights every other day Until I was up to every day morning and night This did cause purging. How do I know it was purging? Cus it was small white heads which I don't usually suffer with, but in the areas I do usually break out After about 6-8 weeks it did calm. I am on my second bottle now, and with daily use, twice a day, two generous pumps, I reckon it lasts a month. Two pumps does the entire face and neck. I will be switching to a stronger 10% when this bottle runs out, I just introduced vitamin c serum into my routine and didn't want to change the AA to make sure I knew if I reacted to the new introduction. My skin is definitely feeling more under control, I had the most horrendous hormonal acne which I've been suffering with for maybe 2 years. At this concentration I don't think it's enough to actually really target and benefit from AA. But it is a way to introduce your skin to actives and glad I did as it's got a great price point. I feel like AA isn't great for fading scars etc as the skinfluencers claim, or hyperpigmentation, but it DOES help. And my skin definitely feels calmer. I have been researching and it appears that to target the acne scars I have I should combine AA with niacinamide I have also just started using the AA with benzol peroxide gel and it's really helped with some closed comedones and (I think a purge) from vit c. This brand of AA is great to get your skin used to AA as well as a base to get you started with a skin care journey and get other actives into your routine. Highly recommend for the price point, gentle concentration. Sits well under makeup and doesn't pill *Tip* the first time I used this, I must have got it too close to the sensitive area at the corner of my mouth cus I had a stinging burn for a few days after. lesson learnt, apply a layer of vaseline to lips before applying. I don't actually always remember to now, but I haven't had the irratation around my lips since. Think I've been using for 3 months now. Even if I hadn't added vit c, I probably would have stuck to a second bottle of this to ensure my skin was happy before increasing to a 10% May well decide to get a third before upping if I decide to add niacinamide for scaring. Review: Burning and pilling: solution - I never write desertcart reviews and I'm really bad at reading them too lol... the first time I used this product, my face was absolutely on fire. Bright red, burning, it was honestly a bit scary so I came on here to read the reviews and a couple of other people had said the same thing. Bummer. But I'm also cheap as hell so I decided to keep using it since I already bought it. It didn't burn at all the second time. Actually my skin looked a bit less pink and more even than usual, which was kinda what I was hoping for. What I learned is that this burns of I apply it directly after exfoliating, and tbh, my exfoliator burns so I think that is the real problem here. If I apply on a day where I haven't exfoliated, it doesn't burn at all. If I wait like 10m after exfoliating, it does burn a little. Other reviews also mention pilling: it does pill pretty bad with my moisturiser if I apply Mt moisturiser straight away. If I wait like 3-5 minutes and apply my moisturiser gently, it doesn't pill but I think it would if I applied more vigorously 5 stars because I think the burning is caused by exfoliating. When I don't exfoliate, I genuinely think this is making a difference to my uneven skin tone (red/rosacea) ## Features - Balancing Serum for Clearer, Calmer Skin: This 97.3% natural azelaic acid serum targets breakouts with skin-soothing Azelaic Acid and controls oil with pore-minimising Zinc PCA. An ideal serum face solution for oily, stressed, dry, normal and combination skin needing clarity and balance. - Clarifying Benefits You Can See: Helps to calm and soothe blemishes, minimise appearnce of pores, brighten skin tone and support firmness and hydration for a more even and decongested complexion. Part of our collection of skin-balancing face serums. - Skin-First: Fragrance free, alcohol free, vegan friendly and cruelty free. Made in the UK with naturally derived ingredients. - How to Use for Best Results: Apply to clean skin before moisturising, morning or night. Use consistently for best results on problem areas. - Powered by Targeted Actives: With Azelaic Acid to calm breakouts, Zinc PCA to control oil and refine pores, and antioxidant-rich Super Grains Extract to even tone and protect stressed skin. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B09RGBWJ7L | | Active Ingredients | Azelaic Acid, Super Grains Extract, Zinc PCA | | Benefits | Anti Wrinkle, Anti-Acne, Anti-Ageing, Antioxidant, Brightening, Even Toning | | Best Sellers Rank | 601 in Beauty ( See Top 100 in Beauty ) 21 in Face Serums | | Brand | Q+A | | Brand Name | Q+A | | Country Of Origin | United Kingdom | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 757 Reviews | | Item Form | Drop | | Item Volume | 30 Millilitres | | Item form | Drop | | Manufacturer | Ellipsis Brands LTD | | Manufacturer Part Number | QA-AZ | | Material Features | Antioxidant, Cruelty Free, Fragrance Free, Natural, Recyclable, Vegan, Vegetarian | | Material Type Free | Alcohol Free, Aluminium Free, Mineral Oil Free, Paraben Free, Sulphate Free | | Model Number | QA-AZ | | Number of Items | 1 | | Product benefits | Anti Wrinkle, Anti-Acne, Anti-Ageing, Antioxidant, Brightening, Even Toning | | Recommended Uses For Product | Pores | | Scent | Fragrance Free | | Scent Name | Fragrance Free | | Skin Tone | All | | Skin Type | Acne Prone, Combination, Dry, Normal, Oily, Oily Acne Prone | | Skin type | Acne Prone, Combination, Dry, Normal, Oily, Oily Acne Prone | | Special Ingredients | Antioxidants, Azelaic Acid, Super Grains Extract, Zinc PCA | | Special ingredients | Antioxidants, Azelaic Acid, Super Grains Extract, Zinc PCA | | Unit Count | 30.0 millilitre | ## Product Details - **Active ingredients:** Azelaic Acid, Super Grains Extract, Zinc PCA - **Brand:** Q+A - **Item form:** Drop - **Material Type Free:** Alcohol Free, Aluminium Free, Mineral Oil Free, Paraben Free, Sulphate Free - **Material feature:** Antioxidant, Cruelty Free, Fragrance Free, Natural, Recyclable, Vegan, Vegetarian - **Product benefits:** Anti Wrinkle, Anti-Acne, Anti-Ageing, Antioxidant, Brightening, Even Toning - **Recommended uses for product:** Pores - **Scent:** Fragrance Free - **Skin type:** Acne Prone, Combination, Dry, Normal, Oily, Oily Acne Prone - **Special ingredients:** Antioxidants, Azelaic Acid, Super Grains Extract, Zinc PCA ## Images ![Azelaic Acid Balancing Serum (30ml), Natural Face Serum with Zinc PCA and Antioxidant Super Grains, Fragrance Free Skincare, Calms Blemishes and Smoothes Skin - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/713EOVudXGL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: What percentage of azelaic acid does this have?** A: Hi there, thank you for your question. The product contains 8% Azelaic Acid in this Serum. **Q: what is the expiry date and manufacturing date, as mine came with no date indicated?** A: Hello there! The standard expiry for our Q+A Azelaic Acid Serum, containing pore minimising Zinc PCA, is 12 months from opening, which is usually indicated near where the recycling sign is on the carton. Thank you! ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 8% azelaic acid - great introduction for beginners active for acne sufferers. *by G***S on 10 July 2025* Everyone on tiktok is talking about the anua 10% and azelaic acid and how amazing it is. The anua is more than double the price and I have very sensitive skin and have never really used any actives in any sort of serious manner Azelaic acid is apparently most effective at 10% with daily consistent use. After a lot of searching I found that the Q+A is around 7-8% Which is why I chose it, to see how my skin reacted. First bottle I started low and slow. A small drop onto dried skin (after cleansing and essence) spread across my face, it needs to be applied to the entire face and not just spot treatment. I did this twice a week for a week, before moving up to every other night for a week. Then eventually mornings twice a week + nights every other day Until I was up to every day morning and night This did cause purging. How do I know it was purging? Cus it was small white heads which I don't usually suffer with, but in the areas I do usually break out After about 6-8 weeks it did calm. I am on my second bottle now, and with daily use, twice a day, two generous pumps, I reckon it lasts a month. Two pumps does the entire face and neck. I will be switching to a stronger 10% when this bottle runs out, I just introduced vitamin c serum into my routine and didn't want to change the AA to make sure I knew if I reacted to the new introduction. My skin is definitely feeling more under control, I had the most horrendous hormonal acne which I've been suffering with for maybe 2 years. At this concentration I don't think it's enough to actually really target and benefit from AA. But it is a way to introduce your skin to actives and glad I did as it's got a great price point. I feel like AA isn't great for fading scars etc as the skinfluencers claim, or hyperpigmentation, but it DOES help. And my skin definitely feels calmer. I have been researching and it appears that to target the acne scars I have I should combine AA with niacinamide I have also just started using the AA with benzol peroxide gel and it's really helped with some closed comedones and (I think a purge) from vit c. This brand of AA is great to get your skin used to AA as well as a base to get you started with a skin care journey and get other actives into your routine. Highly recommend for the price point, gentle concentration. Sits well under makeup and doesn't pill *Tip* the first time I used this, I must have got it too close to the sensitive area at the corner of my mouth cus I had a stinging burn for a few days after. lesson learnt, apply a layer of vaseline to lips before applying. I don't actually always remember to now, but I haven't had the irratation around my lips since. Think I've been using for 3 months now. Even if I hadn't added vit c, I probably would have stuck to a second bottle of this to ensure my skin was happy before increasing to a 10% May well decide to get a third before upping if I decide to add niacinamide for scaring. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Burning and pilling: solution *by R***E on 16 March 2026* I never write amazon reviews and I'm really bad at reading them too lol... the first time I used this product, my face was absolutely on fire. Bright red, burning, it was honestly a bit scary so I came on here to read the reviews and a couple of other people had said the same thing. Bummer. But I'm also cheap as hell so I decided to keep using it since I already bought it. It didn't burn at all the second time. Actually my skin looked a bit less pink and more even than usual, which was kinda what I was hoping for. What I learned is that this burns of I apply it directly after exfoliating, and tbh, my exfoliator burns so I think that is the real problem here. If I apply on a day where I haven't exfoliated, it doesn't burn at all. If I wait like 10m after exfoliating, it does burn a little. Other reviews also mention pilling: it does pill pretty bad with my moisturiser if I apply Mt moisturiser straight away. If I wait like 3-5 minutes and apply my moisturiser gently, it doesn't pill but I think it would if I applied more vigorously 5 stars because I think the burning is caused by exfoliating. When I don't exfoliate, I genuinely think this is making a difference to my uneven skin tone (red/rosacea) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good *by J***C on 27 February 2026* Visible result’s for rosacea after only one use …will continue to use and see how its goes ## Frequently Bought Together - Q+A Azelaic Acid Balancing Serum, Containing Pore Minimising Zinc PCA and Antioxidants for Fresher and Smoother Skin, 30ml - Q+A Zinc PCA Daily Moisturiser, Hydration and Oil Control with Zinc PCA & Ginseng, for Tackling Oily, Blemish-Prone, and Combination Skin, Ensures Essential Moisture Without Clogging Pores, 2.5 fl.oz - Q+A Zinc PCA Facial Serum - Reduces Pores & Blemishes, Balances Oily Skin, Anti-Aging with Reishi, Shiitake Mushrooms & Vegetable Collagen, Hydrating & Non-Drying Formula, 1fl.oz --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/403073099-azelaic-acid-balancing-serum-30ml-natural-face-serum-with-zinc](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/403073099-azelaic-acid-balancing-serum-30ml-natural-face-serum-with-zinc) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-09-27*