EltaMD Skin Recovery Serum vs The Inkey List 10% Azelaic Acid Serum for Redness Relief

EltaMD

The Inkey List

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

Serum

28 ingredients

17 ingredients

Brand price

USD 72.00 · 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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Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
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.
Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Isododecane, Isohexadecane, Panthenol, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Panthenol
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Centella Asiatica Leaf 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 Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coco-Glucoside, Polysorbate 80
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Tocopherol

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
Propanediol (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Isododecane
Emollient
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Dimethicone
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Opacifying
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Polysilicone-11
Film Forming
- Silicones
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Taurine
Buffering
0 / —

Aqua
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
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.

Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
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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.
Learn more about Glycerin →