Azeloyl Glycine 8% Serum

Skin that looks unsettled deserves a thoughtful approach. Our Azeloyl Glycine 8% Serum brings together an azelaic acid derivative, liposomes, and allantoin to support clearer-looking, more even-toned skin while keeping comfort in mind.

Why You’ll Love It

Blemish-prone skin can also feel sensitive. This formula pairs Azeloyl Glycine with soothing allantoin, bringing clarifying and skin-comforting ingredients together in one serum.

Read more about our Azeloyl Glycine Serum on the blog

Key Benefits

➜ Supports a clearer-looking complexion for skin prone to blemishes

➜ Encourages more even-looking tone for skin with visible discoloration

➜ Includes soothing support from skin-conditioning allantoin

Featured Ingredients

Azeloyl Glycine: Also known as Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, this azelaic acid derivative is selected to support clearer-looking skin and a more even-looking complexion.

Liposomes: Included as part of the formula’s ingredient-delivery system.

Allantoin: A soothing, skin-conditioning ingredient chosen to support skin comfort.

Best For

Blemish-prone skin, uneven-looking tone, and lingering post-blemish discoloration. A thoughtful option for those looking for an azelaic acid derivative with added soothing support.

Good to Know

Azeloyl Glycine is a derivative of azelaic acid. This serum is a different formula from our original Azelaic Acid 8% Serum; the two ingredients are not interchangeable.

Looking for our original Azelaic Acid 8% Serum?

A Quiet Note

Blemish-prone skin deserves thoughtful care, too. Give your skin time, introduce new products gradually, and let comfort guide your routine.

Method of Application

Apply 4–6 drops to clean skin, gently smoothing over the desired areas. Use morning and evening initially, as tolerated.

Once you are happy with your skin’s appearance, reduce use to 2–3 nights per week for maintenance.

  • Patch test before regular use.
  • Avoid contact with eyes.
  • Discontinue use if irritation occurs.

Customer Reviews

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Shelf Life and Storage Information for Our Products and Ingredients

Finished Products - generally don't need to be refrigerated as they are preserved, but you can refrigerate them to extend their shelf life. The shelf life for most products is 9-12 months. Vitamin C Serum(s) and VitaResurface products should continually be refrigerated to extend their shelf life.
Sample Sizes - do have a shorter shelf life (generally 3-6 months), and items in jars can dry up quicker than this if the lid is not tightened well enough (Vitamin C Serums - use within 90 days).

Please Keep Your Products Out of Humidity, Heat, Direct Light and in a Dark Cabinet When Possible 

Exfoliating Acid - products have a shelf life of 9-12 months. The only things we don't suggest refrigerating are the Mandelic Acid Serums or Salicylic Acid Serums, as they can crystallize in the refrigerator. If this happens, you can set the product into a hot water bath to see if the crystals will dissolve.

Additional Items That Require Refrigeration and/or Kept in the Dark

Hydrosols and Distillates - remove 1 ounce of hydrosol and add it to a separate, sterilized spray bottle and spritzer. Keep the larger bottle in the refrigerator.
Carrier and Exotic Oils - generally refrigerate all carrier oils, although some very rich oils will solidify. This is fine. All you have to do is take the oil out, warm it up at room temperature, and it should liquefy. If not, set the bottle in a hot water bath and occasionally shake the bottle, which will hopefully turn into a liquid. Some oils, like coconut cream and jojoba oil, have a super long shelf life.    

Refrigeration of The Following Ingredients is Not Necessary, But it Won't hurt

Essential Oils - essential oils are best stored in a cool, dark place.   
Co2 Extracts - these should continually be refrigerated.
Butters - we suggest refrigerating our "skincare" butters. You can remove
what you need and keep the rest in the fridge.
Clays - keep in a dry, dark place. Shelf life is at least 2 years.
Herbs All herbs <i>(whole or ground)</i> should be kept in a dark, cool, and dry location.
Herbal (liquid) Extracts are created using grain alcohol. The alcohol pulls the constituents (properties) from each herb, root, trunk, leaf, and flower. They have a shelf life of 3-5 years.
They can be stored in the refrigerator or a dark, dry place.
Other Raw Ingredients - such as Sodium PCA, Honeyquat, Oat Beta Glucan, etc., will all have different shelf lives.

Shipping Transit Note:
Some customers have asked whether products can be affected by time in transit, especially during warmer months. Our products are formulated and preserved to remain stable during normal shipping times and should not spoil simply from being in transit.

That said, if you are concerned about heat exposure, you are welcome to add an ice pack to your order for extra peace of mind. Click here to add an ice pack.

What Does INCI Mean?

INCI stands for International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients. These are the standardized names used to identify cosmetic ingredients.

To learn what each ingredient does and why it is included, visit the Ingredient Transparency tab.

Spring Water
INCI: Aqua

Azeloyl Glycine
INCI: Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate

Liposome Base (Phospholipon® 85 G, soy-based)
INCI: Phosphatidylcholine

Allantoin
INCI: Allantoin

Vegetable Glycerin
INCI: Glycerin

Sclerotium Gum
INCI: Sclerotium Gum

Leucidal® Liquid SF
INCI: Lactobacillus Ferment

A closer look at the ingredients in our Azeloyl Glycine 8% Serum and why each is included.

Spring Water (INCI: Aqua)
The water base that carries the formula’s water-soluble ingredients.

Azeloyl Glycine (INCI: Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate)
An azelaic acid derivative selected to support a clearer-looking complexion and more even-looking skin tone.

Liposome Base (Phospholipon® 85 G, soy-based) (INCI: Phosphatidylcholine)
Included as part of the serum’s ingredient-delivery system and to support skin conditioning.

Allantoin (INCI: Allantoin)
A soothing, skin-conditioning ingredient that helps skin feel comfortable and smooth.

Vegetable Glycerin (INCI: Glycerin)
A humectant that attracts water and helps skin feel soft, supple, and hydrated.

Sclerotium Gum (INCI: Sclerotium Gum)
A thickener that gives the serum body and helps it spread smoothly across the skin.

Leucidal® Liquid SF (INCI: Lactobacillus Ferment)
A fermentation-derived ingredient used to help protect the formula and maintain its freshness.

Blemishes and uneven-looking tone can appear together, and skin that is prone to breakouts can also feel sensitive. Azeloyl Glycine 8% Serum brings together clarifying and soothing ingredients for a thoughtful approach to both concerns.

This May Be a Good Fit If…

➜ Your skin is prone to blemishes and you want support for a clearer-looking complexion.

➜ You notice uneven-looking tone or discoloration left behind after blemishes.

➜ You are looking for an azelaic acid derivative paired with soothing skin-conditioning ingredients.

Why This Formula?

Azeloyl Glycine supports a clearer-looking, more even-toned complexion. Allantoin provides soothing support, while glycerin helps skin feel hydrated and comfortable.

This serum uses Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, a derivative of azelaic acid. It is a different formula from our original Azelaic Acid 8% Serum.

A Quiet Note

The right product should have a clear purpose in your routine. Choose it for the concerns you recognize in your own skin, introduce it gradually, and give your skin time.

Azeloyl Glycine 8% Serum

Customer Reviews

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Anonymous
I love this product

I love this product. I tried several other brands and the other formulation and this is the one that does not cause irritation to my sensitive skin. The texture is great! Glides on with no grainy-ness!

Finding a comfortable fit for sensitive skin can take some trial and error, so we’re especially happy this one suits yours! We love hearing that you’re enjoying the smooth glide, too. Thanks for trying our Azeloyl Glycine Serum and sharing your experience!
Markey ₍^. .^₎⟆

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Jinah Choe
Works great for acne

This actually worked for calming down my acne without aggravating my skin! I even use it as a spot treatment sometimes and can see the spot visibly decrease. Highly recommend!

Hi Jinah! We’re so happy our Azeloyl Glycine Serum has been a comfortable fit for your skin and that you’re pleased with the changes you’re seeing. Thank you for sharing how you use it and for recommending us!
Markey | Garden of Wisdom 🌻🌻🌻

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New to GOW
Fast results!

I deliberated over trying this product for ages and I’m so glad I did. My skin flares bright red from AHA and BHA products so I wanted to try azelaic acid. I have MCAS and had to pitch almost every product in my cabinet due to reactions, only tolerating oils and beeswax products for most of the past decade. My poor skin was clogged with cystic acne, had constant redness on my cheeks, uneven tone, and just an overall dull look. In less than two weeks with this, my skin is looking much more even, less textured, less red with overall more glow/better clarity, and my acne has mostly dried up after a little purging. It has a mild neutral scent that doesn’t bother my extremely sensitive sinuses.

This formulation appealed to me because it is so simple and non-toxic. I really like the product’s texture and it has very nice slip that makes application satisfying. It’s easy to apply and dries quickly so you can apply a moisturizer over without waiting long.

If my skin has improved this much in less than two weeks, I can’t wait to see what long term use will do!

Hi New to GoW 😊
Thank you for sharing your experience with our Azeloyl Glycine 8% Serum. We are so happy to hear that you have seen fast results and that our product has been able to address your concerns with AHA (alpha-hydroxy) and BHA (beta-hydroxy acid) products. We understand how challenging it can be to find a product that works well with sensitive skin, and we are thrilled that you have found success with our simple and non-toxic formulation. We hope to continue to provide you with excellent results in the long term! Thank you for choosing our product.
Keep coming back we appreciate you. You're a real
Markey and the amazing GoW crew of lovlies