Dot & Key Watermelon & 10% Glycolic Serum vs The Inkey List 10% Azelaic Acid Serum for Redness Relief

Dot & Key

The Inkey List

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

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

Serum

30 ingredients

17 ingredients

Brand price

INR 599.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

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

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Brand from India

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At a Glance

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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.
Butylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Gluconolactone, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Polyglutamate
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Cholesterol, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Panthenol
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin

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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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 (in both products)
Cleansing
0-1 / —
Allantoin (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
Glycerin
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.

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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Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
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Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
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Allantoin
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
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Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
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Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →