Drunk Elephant
B-Goldi™ Bright Illuminating Drops with 5% NiacinamideThe Inkey List
10% Azelaic Acid Serum for Redness ReliefA serum built around Niacinamide and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and hydration.
A serum built around Azelaic acid, for pollution defence and hydration.
Brand price
USD 39.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 20.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

They come out differently on Pore-clogger-free and Oil-free; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.

Key Ingredients

Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Face oil3
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane

Benefits

Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, C9-12 Alkane, Glycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Propanediol, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Sea Salt, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair12
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, C9-12 Alkane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Niacinamide, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Tocopherol

Concerns

May Trigger Acne5
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis15
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Polysorbate 60, PPG-8-CETETH-20, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Stearate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraisostearate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris5
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin4
May increase shine or excess oil.
Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane
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
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Emollient
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer (in both products)
Emulsion Stabilising
Fragrance
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.
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.
Learn more about Glycerin →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a copolymer of sodium hydroxyethyl acrylate and acryloyldimethyl taurate monomers
Learn more about Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan Isostearate →Polysorbate 60
Cleansing, Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 60 →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →
Similar Comparisons
Each product against its closest dupes.
- View the comparison

Drunk Elephant
B-Goldi™ Bright Illuminating Drops with 5% Niacinamide
No product imageDrunk Elephant
C-Luma Hydrabright Gentle Hydrating Vitamin C Serum
- View the comparison

The Inkey List
10% Azelaic Acid Serum for Redness Relief

Geek & Gorgeous
aPAD
- View the comparison

Drunk Elephant
B-Goldi™ Bright Illuminating Drops with 5% Niacinamide
No product imageDrunk Elephant
Amino Rain™ Glasswater Serum
- View the comparison

The Inkey List
10% Azelaic Acid Serum for Redness Relief

The Derma Co
1% Kojic + Arbutin Night Repair Face Serum-Gel