Axis-Y Triple PDRN Barrier Boost Serum vs The Inkey List 10% Azelaic Acid Serum for Redness Relief

Axis-Y

The Inkey List

A serum built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.

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

Serum

36 ingredients

17 ingredients

Brand price

USD 20.99 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

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

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Brand from South Korea

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At a Glance

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Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Titanium Dioxide
Sunscreen1
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Titanium Dioxide
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Centella Asiatica Extract

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

Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Panthenol, Trehalose
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Panthenol
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Niacinamide

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 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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Water
Skin Conditioning
Methylpropanediol
Solvent
0-1 / —
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Trehalose
Humectant
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Tromethamine
Buffering
0 / —
Carbomer
Gel Forming
1 / 0

Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
- Azelaic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Redness Reducing
Propanediol
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Phenoxyethanol
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 (in both products)
Skin Conditioning

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

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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Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
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