Aziderm Azelaic 20% Gel Review: The Ultimate Solution for Acne

Girl, while everyone is buying retinol and niacinamide, the Aziderm Azelaic Acid Gel is DOING WONDERS.

It’s preventing acne, healing breakouts and fading post-acne scars. A 3-in-1 combo at just ₦7,500. 

So far, we’ve only come across one major complaint about the gel and we found a fix for it. So if you’re dealing with acne, stubborn breakouts, or post-acne marks, you’ll want to read this Aziderm Azelaic Acid Gel review.

Let’s get into it.

 

TL;DR: Aziderm Azelaic 20% Gel Is the Multi-Tasker Your Routine Is Missing

• Aziderm Azelaic 20% Gel is a topical treatment with 20% azelaic acid that fights acne, fades dark spots, and calms rosacea-style redness.
• It works three ways at once – clearing acne-causing bacteria, unclogging pores, and slowing the melanin that leaves dark marks behind.
• When you use the Aziderm Azelaic Gel, expect smoother skin texture in 4 to 6 weeks and visibly lighter dark spots around 8 to 12 weeks of consistent use.
• It is perfect for oily, acne-prone, darker skin tones, and it is one of the very few actives considered safe during pregnancy.
• The Aziderm Azelaic 20% Gel goes for ₦7,500 when purchased at Beauty By Daz.
• You might experience mild tingling, dryness, or a short purge during the first two to three weeks of using the 20% gel.
• You can get the authentic Aziderm Azelaic 20% Gel from Beauty By Daz, Nigeria’s most trusted online skincare store.

 

Wait, What Exactly Is Aziderm Azelaic 20% Gel?

Aziderm Azelaic Acid 20% Gel is a skincare gel that helps treat acne, fade dark spots left behind by pimples, and calm redness. It contains 20% azelaic acid, a gentle ingredient naturally found in grains like wheat, rye, and barley.

What makes azelaic acid special is that it works on stubborn breakouts without being too harsh on sensitive skin. The gel is lightweight, absorbs quickly into the skin, and is quite affordable (₦4,500).

 

Aziderm 20% Gel Review: What Beauty By Daz Customers Are Saying

Most Aziderm Azelaic 20% Gel reviews are genuinely positive, with customers loving how it fades dark spots and calms breakouts, but most customers always complain about the gel pilling (more on that soon).

When we asked our customers about their honest reviews, here’s what they said:

“My face had marks everywhere from old acne. After about 9 weeks of Aziderm, my friends noticed a difference. The spots are not fully gone, but my skin looks a lot better now.”

– Blessing O, Beauty By Daz customer

“This thing balled up under my sunscreen the first week and it was so irritating. But after speaking to the dermatologist at Beauty By Daz, it turns out I was using too much.”

– Halima A, Lagos

“I got a few small bumps when I started but they cleared by week five, and my skin has been clear ever since.”

– Ngozi E, Beauty By Daz customer

Everything points to the fact that the Aziderm Azelaic 20% Gel works, but how you apply it matters a lot. 

 

Aziderm Azelaic Acid Gel: How Does It Work?

Aziderm Azelaic Acid 20% Gel helps fight acne in three ways – killing acne-causing bacteria, clearing clogged pores to help stop new pimples from forming, and fading dark spots left behind after breakouts.

For darker skin tones (like darker than the average skin tone), that last benefit is a big deal. Azelaic acid helps fade post-acne marks without bleaching your natural skin tone or causing further darkening.

Azelaic acid slows down tyrosinase, the enzyme responsible for making excess pigment in the skin. But unlike harsher brightening ingredients, it mainly targets damaged or overactive cells instead of lightening your healthy skin tone.

So if your pimples keep leaving behind stubborn dark patches, this is one of the safest and most trusted face creams to use. 

In fact, it’s one of the products our dermatology team at Beauty By Daz recommends most for post-acne marks and uneven skin tone.

Related Content: Skin1004 Madagascar Centella vs Abib Glutathiosome: What’s the Best Serum for Dark Spots & Hyperpigmentation?

 

Aziderm Azelaic Acid Gel Review: How Long Before It Starts Working?

Aziderm Azelaic 20% Gel starts smoothing your skin texture within 4 to 6 weeks, while dark spots, acne marks, and pigmentation usually take 8 to 12 weeks to visibly fade.

Here is a realistic timeline:

Weeks	What You’ll Notice
1-2	Light tingling, mild dryness, maybe a small purge as pores clear.
3-4	Skin feels smoother; active breakouts start calming down.
5-8	Redness fades, fewer new pimples, dark spots begin lightening.
9-12	Noticeably even tone, softer marks, a nice glow.
12+	Clearer, calmer skin that stays, as long as you’re consistent.

 

Aziderm Azelaic Acid Gel Review: Does It Pair Well With Sunscreen?

Yes, the Aziderm 20% Gel pairs well with sunscreen BUT it can pill, or balls up, when you layer it too thickly or rush the next product on top. You can avoid it by using a pea-sized amount, waiting two to three minutes for it to fully sink in, then applying your moisturizer or sunscreen.

Pilling is the single biggest reason people quit using the Aziderm, and almost no review online warns you about it. The gel just needs a moment to absorb before anything goes over it. 

But if pilling still happens, switch the order so lightweight products go first and richer ones last. 

Beauty By Daz Tip 1: If you are layering it with other actives, our guide on safely introducing acids will save your skin barrier.

Beauty By Daz Tip 2: If your skincare keeps pilling, our guide on how to layer your products properly breaks down exactly what to apply first and what to avoid mixing.

 

Side Effects of Aziderm 20% Gel: Purging or a Reaction?

Common side effects of Aziderm Azelaic 20% Gel are mild tingling, slight dryness, faint redness, and a short cluster of breakouts in the first two to three weeks, and most of this is purging, not a reaction.

Here is how to tell the difference between a reaction and purging…

Purging shows up where you normally break out and clears within 4 to 6 weeks while a real reaction shows up in new places like your cheeks or jaw, comes with burning or swelling, and does not go away.

If it is the second one (a reaction), stop using the azelaic gel and book a consultation with Beauty By Daz so our team can check your skin barrier.

 

Aziderm Azelaic Acid Gel Review: Is it For Everyone?

No, the Aziderm Azelaic 20% Gel is best for people with acne-prone, oily, or combination skin dealing with breakouts plus dark marks, and for anyone needing a safe pregnancy option and you should skip it if your skin barrier is currently damaged or you are allergic to azelaic acid.

Aziderm 20% Gel is a great pick if you:

• Have active acne plus the dark spots it leaves behind
• Deal with rosacea-style redness or easily irritated skin
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding

Slow down or skip it if you:

• Have a peeling, burning, or compromised skin barrier (fix that first)
• Are already allergic or sensitive to azelaic acid
• Are using strong prescription actives without professional guidance

 

How to Use Aziderm Azelaic 20% Gel the Right Way

To use Aziderm 20% Gel correctly, apply a pea-sized amount to clean, dry skin, let it absorb fully, then follow with moisturizer, and never skip sunscreen in the morning.

P.S.: You can use it once or twice daily depending on how your skin feels.

Here is the full routine on how to use Aziderm Azelaic Acid Gel the right way:

1. Cleanse with a gentle cleanser like the CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser or COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser.
2. Wait until your skin is completely dry.
3. Apply a pea-sized amount of Aziderm Azelaic Acid Gel to the affected areas. Affected areas ONLY.
4. Wait 2 to 3 minutes, then layer a with a hydrating cream like the CeraVe Moisturising Cream.
5. Every morning, finish with a sunscreen like the Niu Skin Watery Essence Sunscreen or Tiam B3 Niacin Sunscreen.

Beauty By Daz Tip: Every skincare product mentioned in this routine is available at Beauty By Daz :))

Aziderm Azelaic Acid Gel Review: Is It Worth Your Money?

Yes, at ₦7,500 (when bought at Beauty By Daz), the Aziderm Azelaic Acid 20% Gel is absolutely worth the money if you are dealing with acne, post-acne dark spots, redness, or textured skin and want one product that tackles all four without ruining your skin barrier.

It’s a dermatologist-trusted product at a strong 20% concentration that actually works, especially for oily skin and acne-prone skin.

P.S.: We’ve been getting a lot of questions about pimple patches and acne. We wrote a blog about it – Do Pimple Patches Actually Work Or Is It Just Fugazzi?

Back to the tea…

Most products that target dark spots only focus on brightening, while most acne treatments focus only on pimples, but the Aziderm Azelaic Acid Gel does both at the same time, which is why so many people keep repurchasing it. 

The 15g tube is also surprisingly long-lasting because you only need a pea-sized amount per use. For many people, one tube can last 6–8 weeks depending on how often it is used.

 

Where to Buy Authentic Aziderm 20% Gel in Nigeria

You can buy the authentic Aziderm Azelaic 20% Gel from Beauty By Daz, Nigeria’s most trusted skincare store, where every product is sourced directly from manufacturers and delivered to all 36 states. 

Here’s how to order:

1. Visit the official website at beautybydaz.com.
2. Search “Aziderm Azelaic 20% Gel” or click this link – Aziderm Azelaic 20% Gel.
3. Click on it and add to cart.
4. You can also search for your favourite cleansers, toners, moisturizers and sunscreens to add to cart (optional but recommended).
5. Check out & fill in the necessary details. For orders within Lagos, expect delivery within 1-2 days but for orders outside Lagos, expect delivery within 3-5 days.
6. Now wait :))