Clinique Turnaround™ Accelerated Renewal Serum vs The Inkey List 10% Azelaic Acid Serum for Redness Relief

Clinique

The Inkey List

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

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

Serum

41 ingredients

17 ingredients

Brand price

USD 60.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

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

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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
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)2
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80

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

Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Isododecane, Isohexadecane, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Stearic Acid
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Salvia Sclarea Extract
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Salvia Sclarea Extract

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 Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Hexylene Glycol, Sorbitan Oleate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Laureth-12, Phosphatidylcholine, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Hexylene Glycol, Sorbitan Oleate, Stearic 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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Aqua (in both products)
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 (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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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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Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
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Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →