The Inkey List
10% Azelaic Acid Serum for Redness ReliefA serum built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and smoothing.
A serum built around Azelaic acid, for pollution defence and hydration.
Brand price
INR 550.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 20.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)1
Tannin-bearing astringents such as witch hazel.

Benefits

Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Gluconolactone, Propanediol, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cholesterol, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Niacinamide
Reduces Irritation6
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Zinc PCA
Redness Reducing5
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Niacinamide, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C18-22 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxypropyl Guar, Ceramide 1, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 4, Ceramide 6 Ii, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Hydrogenated Lecithin
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Fragrance
Ethylhexylglycerin (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aqua
Solvent
Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →Allantoin
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
Learn more about Allantoin →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →
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