Vitamin C & E Serum
10% Azelaic Acid Serum for Redness Relief

SkinCeuticals

Vitamin C & E Serum

The Inkey List

10% Azelaic Acid Serum for Redness Relief

A serum built around Vitamin C and Vitamin C, for hydration and barrier repair.

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

Serum
Serum
18 ingredients
17 ingredients

Brand price

USD 185.00 · checked 28 Sept 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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Key Ingredients

  • Vitamin E1

    Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.

    Tocopherol

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)1

    L-ascorbic acid, the unesterified form of vitamin C.

    Ascorbic Acid

  • Panthenol (provitamin B5)1

    Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.

    Panthenol

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Citric Acid

  • Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1

    Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.

    Polysorbate 60

  • Azelaic acid1

    Works on acne, redness and pigmentation at once.

    Azelaic Acid

Benefits

Concerns

  • May Trigger Acne2

    Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.

    Laureth-23, Tocopherol

  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1

    May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

    Laureth-23

  • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2

    May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

    Laureth-23, Tocopherol

  • May Worsen Irritation1

    May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

    Tocopherol

Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Aqua (in both products)

    Solvent

    0 / —

  • Ethoxydiglycol

    Humectant

    0 / 0

  • Ascorbic Acid

    Antioxidant

    • Vitamin C
    • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
    • Anti-Aging
    • Anti-Pollution
    • Antioxidant
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone

  • Glycerin (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating

  • Propylene Glycol

    Humectant

    0 / 0

  • Laureth-23

    Cleansing

    3 / 0

    • Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
    • May Trigger Acne
    • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Tocopherol

    Occlusive

    0-3 / 3

    • Vitamin E
    • Anti-Pollution
    • Antioxidant
    • May Trigger Acne
    • May Worsen Irritation
    • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris

  • Phenoxyethanol (in both products)

    Preservative

    0 / —

  • Sodium Hydroxide (in both products)

    Buffering

    0 / —

  • Ferulic Acid

    Antioxidant

    • Ferulic acid
    • Antioxidant

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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