The Ordinary
Handles redness, breakouts, and dark marks at once — and is pregnancy-safe.
Azelaic acid is unusually versatile: antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and pigment-inhibiting in one molecule. This suspension has a distinctive grippy texture that some people dislike under makeup, but the formula works and it costs very little.
How to use it: Your active step. One new active at a time.
Compared across every retailer we track, with per-unit pricing so different sizes are judged fairly.
Save $2.20 by buying from Walmart rather than the most expensive stockist.
| Retailer | Price | Per unit | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WalmartCheapest Checked 2 months ago | $11.80−9% $12.90 | $0.39 / ml | $6.99, free over $35 | Visit ↗ |
Amazon Checked 2 months ago | $12.65−2% $12.90 | $0.42 / ml | Free | Visit ↗ |
Target Checked 2 months ago | $13.15 | $0.44 / ml | $5.99, free over $35 | Visit ↗ |
Ulta Beauty Checked 2 months ago | $13.30 | $0.44 / ml | $5.95, free over $35 | Visit ↗ |
Prices shown are curated sample data, not a live feed — treat them as illustrative and confirm on the retailer’s own site before buying. skinfrndly earns nothing from these links.
1 key active doing the work here.
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Dermstore Checked 2 months ago | $14 | $0.47 / ml | $4.95, free over $50 | Visit ↗ |