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Anua
acne treatment · 100 ml · Skincare
Anua Azelaic Acid CICA Skin Soothing Moisturizer is free of fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 50-ingredient list, with hyaluronic acid, azelaic acid and centella asiatica. List checked November 5, 2026.
The catch: it contains essential oils (Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil), labelled fragrance allergens (Limonene, Citronellol) and silicones (Vinyl Dimethicone, Dimethiconol).
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Hyaluronic acid
A humectant that pulls water into the top layer of skin.
Azelaic acid
Calms redness and evens tone; used for breakouts and rosacea-prone skin.
Centella asiatica
A soothing plant extract popular for irritated skin.
Madecassoside
A purified centella compound that soothes.
Squalane
A light, skin-compatible emollient.
Vitamin E
An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.
50 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).
Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/8800307373157, retrieved November 5, 2026.
| Check | Result | Ingredients found |
|---|---|---|
| Fragrance | None listed | — |
| Essential oils | Contains | Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil (#22), Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil (#25), Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil (#26) |
| Labelled fragrance allergens | Contains | Limonene (#47), Citronellol (#48), Geraniol (#49), Linalool (#50) |
| Drying alcohol | None listed | — |
| Sulfates | None listed | — |
| Silicones | Contains | Vinyl Dimethicone (#14), Dimethiconol (#23), Dime thylsilanol Hyaluronate (#31), Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol (#41) |
| Parabens | None listed | — |
| MI / MCI | None listed | — |
| Formaldehyde releasers | None listed | — |
| Mineral oil & petrolatum | None listed | — |
| Lanolin | None listed | — |
| Chemical UV filters | None listed | — |
Yes. Anua Azelaic Acid CICA Skin Soothing Moisturizer lists no parfum or fragrance, but it does contain essential oils (Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil). Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.
Silicones: yes (Vinyl Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Dime thylsilanol Hyaluronate). Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.
By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, acne-prone skin, body acne and psoriasis: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, Azelaic acid, Centella asiatica and Madecassoside.
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