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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: "R411"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Q+A"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/403073099-azelaic-acid-balancing-serum-30ml-natural-face-serum-with-zinc
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Zinc PCA - oil control & pore refining 8% Azelaic Acid - gentle breakout control 97.3% Natural Ingredients - skin-friendly purity 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:** R411
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✨ Clear skin, calm confidence — your daily glow-up essential!

## 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?** R411 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/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

- • **Natural Powerhouse:** 97.3% naturally derived ingredients ensure a clean, cruelty-free, fragrance-free skincare ritual.
- • **Oil & Pore Control:** Zinc PCA actively minimizes pores and regulates excess oil for a matte, refined complexion.
- • **Balanced Clarity Boost:** Targets blemishes and calms skin with a gentle 8% azelaic acid formula ideal for sensitive skin starters.
- • **Multi-Skin Type Friendly:** Formulated to harmonize with oily, dry, combination, and stressed skin for universal balance.
- • **Seamless Routine Integration:** Lightweight, non-pilling serum layers effortlessly under makeup and moisturizers for all-day wear.

## Overview

Q+A Azelaic Acid Balancing Serum is a 30ml fragrance-free, 97.3% natural face serum formulated with 8% azelaic acid and Zinc PCA to soothe blemishes, control oil, and refine pores. Suitable for all skin types, it supports a balanced, clearer complexion while being vegan, cruelty-free, and made in the UK.

## 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: Just the best product - I have had tiny spots under the skin for years. I have tried everything nothing worked. My daughter recommended I use a saylacikic acid toner and use this serum under my moisturiser. My skin has never looked better. It will now be my go to. It's bit drying, leaves pores looking smaller and skin looking flawless.

## 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 |
| ASIN  | B09RGBWJ7L |
| Best Sellers Rank | 427 in Beauty ( See Top 100 in Beauty ) 15 in Face Serums |
| Brand | Q+A |
| Country of origin  | United Kingdom |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (4,260) |
| Customer reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (4,260) |
| Date First Available | 28 Jan. 2022 |
| Format | Drop |
| Item model number | QA-AZ |
| Item model number  | QA-AZ |
| Item weight | 0.09 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Ellipsis Brands LTD |
| Manufacturer  | Ellipsis Brands LTD |
| Package Dimensions | 11.3 x 3.4 x 3.2 cm; 90 g |
| Package Dimensions  | 11.3 x 3.4 x 3.2 cm; 90 g |
| Package Weight | 0.09 Kilograms |
| Package dimensions | 11.3 x 3.4 x 3.2 centimetres |
| Scent | Fragrance-free |
| Skin type | Acne Prone, Combination, Dry, Normal, Oily, Oily Acne Prone |
| Volume | 30 Millilitres |

## Product Details

- **Active ingredients:** Azelaic Acid, Super Grains Extract, Zinc PCA
- **Brand:** Q+A
- **Item form:** Drop
- **Item weight:** 0.09 Kilograms
- **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
- **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/71YQNrS4l6L.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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just the best product
*by S***H on 21 January 2026*

I have had tiny spots under the skin for years. I have tried everything nothing worked. My daughter recommended I use a saylacikic acid toner and use this serum under my moisturiser. My skin has never looked better. It will now be my go to. It's bit drying, leaves pores looking smaller and skin looking flawless.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product
*by A***H on 12 August 2025*

Nice texture, no odd face feel! I have only been using for a few weeks but I believe it does work well in combination with the other products I’ve been using. Does not have a sticky feel or weird smell and the bottle makes for easy application.

## 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

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-02-07*