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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Indeed Labs Q10 Booster Serum versus The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% .

Last updated on August 16, 2023. Published on April 15, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

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Starts at $24.99
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Starts at $11.10

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Indeed Labs Q10 Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

This is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.

It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.

Indeed Labs Q10 Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% contains this as ingredient number 7.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Isohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.

Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.

Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.

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Indeed Labs Q10 Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% contains this as ingredient number 9.

4
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Indeed Labs Q10 Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.

The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% contains this as ingredient number 3.

5
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.

Polysorbate 60 is sorbitol-based and created from the ethoxylation of sorbitan. Ethoxylation is a chemical reaction used to add ethylene oxide. Sorbitan is a the dehydrated version of sorbitol, a sugar found in fruits.

In this case, the 60 comes from reacting 60 units of ethylene oxide with sorbitan.

Polysorbates are commonly used in medicine and foods.

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Indeed Labs Q10 Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.

The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Polysilicone-11.

Indeed Labs Q10 Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.

The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% contains this as ingredient number 8.

7
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Indeed Labs Q10 Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.

The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% contains this as ingredient number 16.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

41% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
24% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
53% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Indeed Labs Q10 Booster Serum 22 ingredients

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The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% 17 ingredients

3.3 /5
from 12 ratings
Pilling (5) Works Well (4) Great Value (4) Irritating (2) Absorbs Well (1) No Scent (1)
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fyr

5 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

really really good, helped with my skin texture and closed comedones!! only downside is the extreme pilling so i would recommend using it as the...

really really good, helped with my skin texture and closed comedones!! only downside is the extreme pilling so i would recommend using it as the last step of ur night routine

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Virago

1 month ago · Combination Skin
Review

I noticed improvements in my skin texture almost immediately. This is the first exfoliant that doesn’t dry me out yet is still effective - fewer...

I noticed improvements in my skin texture almost immediately. This is the first exfoliant that doesn’t dry me out yet is still effective - fewer breakouts, quicker healing, and less hyperpigmentation and redness. Overall, a great product to have on standby!

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