Alpha-H Hyaluronic 8 Super Serum vs The Inkey List 10% Azelaic Acid Serum for Redness Relief

Alpha-H

The Inkey List

A serum built around Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

A serum built around Azelaic acid, for pollution defence and hydration.

Serum

21 ingredients

17 ingredients

Brand price

AUD 84.95 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 20.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from Australia

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At a Glance

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Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate

Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 60
Azelaic acid1
Works on acne, redness and pigmentation at once.
Azelaic Acid

Hydrating2
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, Propanediol
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Glycerin
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Azelaic Acid

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Sorbitan Isostearate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Sorbitan Isostearate

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Propanediol (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
0 / 0
- Hyaluronic acid
- Hydrating
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
0 / —
- Hydrating
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
0-1 / —
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Trehalose
Humectant
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Urea
Humectant
0 / —
- Exfoliating
- Hydrating
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
- Azelaic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Redness Reducing
Propanediol (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Phenoxyethanol (in both products)
Preservative
0 / —
Acacia Senegal Gum
Fragrance
Xanthan Gum
Cleansing
0-1 / —
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Aqua
Solvent
Water
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Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
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Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →