Side-by-side comparison

COSRX Centella Blemish Cream vs Naturium Azelaic Topical Acid 10%

Both treatments contain Niacinamide, but each adds something the other doesn't. Here's where they overlap and where they split.

1Shared hero active
COSRX
Centella Blemish Cream
TreatmentMid-rangeMorning or evening
RednessAcnesensitive

A lightweight cream with centella, niacinamide and zinc oxide for redness and post-blemish healing. Mildly mattifying — works as a thin all-over layer on congested skin or as a spot treatment on active breakouts.

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Naturium
Azelaic Topical Acid 10%
TreatmentBudgetMorning or evening
RednessPost-Acne MarksCongestion

A 10% azelaic acid treatment with niacinamide and a smoother, more cosmetically elegant base than the classic suspension. Good for redness, bumps and post-acne marks; azelaic's gentle profile suits rosacea and sensitive skin.

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The verdict

Which should you choose?

Both contain Niacinamide. Naturium Azelaic Topical Acid 10% adds Azelaic Acid. Pick the one whose extra matches what you're treating. COSRX Centella Blemish Cream is the better fit for acne and sensitive skin; Naturium Azelaic Topical Acid 10% for post-acne marks and congestion. On price, Naturium Azelaic Topical Acid 10% is the less expensive option (Budget versus Mid-range).

The overlap

What they share

This hero active appears in both formulas:

Niacinamide
The formulation

Ingredient stacks, side by side

COSRX Centella Blemish Cream — top of the list

  • Water~50–80%
  • Zinc Oxide~5–25%
  • Centella Asiat…~3–10%
  • Niacinamide~2–6%
  • Caprylic/Capri…~1.5–4%
  • Butylene Glycol~1–2%
  • Glycerin~1–2%
  • Propanediol~1–2%
  • Centella Asiat…~1–2%

Naturium Azelaic Topical Acid 10% — top of the list

  • Aqua~50–80%
  • Azelaic Acid~5–25%
  • Glycerin~3–10%
  • Niacinamide~2–6%
  • Caprylic/Capric…~1.5–4%

● marks ingredients that appear near the top of both lists. Percentages are positional estimates from INCI order, not disclosed doses.

At a glance

The specs

COSRX Centella Blemish CreamNaturium Azelaic Topical Acid 10%
CategoryTreatmentTreatment
Price tierMid-rangeBudget
Best forRedness, Acne, sensitiveRedness, Post-Acne Marks, Congestion
Usage notesMorning or eveningMorning or evening
Shared hero activesNiacinamide
Questions

Common questions

Is the COSRX Centella Blemish Cream or the Naturium Azelaic Topical Acid 10% better?
It depends on what you're treating. Both contain Niacinamide; Naturium Azelaic Topical Acid 10% adds Azelaic Acid.
What's the difference between the COSRX Centella Blemish Cream and the Naturium Azelaic Topical Acid 10%?
COSRX Centella Blemish Cream's hero actives are Centella Asiatica and Niacinamide. Naturium Azelaic Topical Acid 10%'s are Azelaic Acid, Niacinamide and Hyaluronic Acid. They also sit in different price tiers (Mid-range versus Budget).
Are the COSRX Centella Blemish Cream and Naturium Azelaic Topical Acid 10% dupes for each other?
Partly. They share Niacinamide, but Naturium Azelaic Topical Acid 10%'s Azelaic Acid isn't in the other, so they aren't full substitutes.
Can I use the COSRX Centella Blemish Cream and Naturium Azelaic Topical Acid 10% together?
Usually, yes. Apply the thinner texture first, then the thicker one, and patch-test when introducing anything new.
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