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iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Calm The Red Down Dual-Chamber Serum Versus The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%

Serum
Serum
American Brand United States
Canadian Brand Canada

Updated on January 03, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

Ingredient Info

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What's inside

What's inside

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Calm The Red Down Dual-Chamber Serum

Water

Skin Conditioning

Phenyl Trimethicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Emollient
Silicon Icon

Triethylhexanoin

Masking

Pentylene Glycol

Skin Conditioning

Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Stabilising

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Mica

Cosmetic Colorant
May worsen Eczema Icon

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Magnesium Sulfate

Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer

Silicon Icon

Squalane

Emollient
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Silica

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Tridecyl Trimellitate

Emollient

Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Centella Asiatica Leaf Water

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Centella Asiatica Meristem Cell Culture

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Ceramide AP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Ceramide EOP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Ceramide NP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water

Skin Conditioning

Bisabolol

Masking
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Panthenol

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Allantoin

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Sodium PCA

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Antimicrobial
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Cholesterol

Emollient
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Phytosphingosine

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate

Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate

Cleansing
Sulfate Icon

Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer

Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate

Emulsion Stabilising
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient
1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Behenic Acid

Cleansing
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Cellulose Acetate

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Levulinate

Skin Conditioning

Tocopherol

Antioxidant
0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Magnesium Stearate

Cosmetic Colorant
1 / 0

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Propylene Glycol Stearate

Skin Conditioning
0-3 / 0-1 May worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Silicon Icon

Triethyl Citrate

Masking
Fragrance Icon

CI 77492

Cosmetic Colorant

CI 77499

Cosmetic Colorant

CI 77288

Cosmetic Colorant

CI 77491

Cosmetic Colorant

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Emollient

Annona Cherimola Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Propanediol

Solvent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Emollient
Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Emollient
0-2 / 0 Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate

Skin Conditioning
Good for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Madecassoside

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Heptapeptide-6

Skin Conditioning
Peptide Icon

Hexapeptide-9

Skin Conditioning
Peptide Icon

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Masking
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Glyceryl Glucoside

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Arnica Montana Flower Extract

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Phoenix Dactylifera Seed Extract

Moisturising

Humulus Lupulus Extract

Antimicrobial

Bacillus Ferment

Skin Conditioning
Good for Skin Texture IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Sphingomonas Ferment Extract

Skin Conditioning

Tasmannia Lanceolata Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

Emollient
Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Sorbitol

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside

Emulsifying

C14-22 Alcohols

Emulsion Stabilising

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Behenyl Alcohol

Emollient
Fatty Alcohol Icon

Phenylpropanol

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient
Fatty Alcohol Icon

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Sodium Citrate

Buffering

Sodium Dehydroacetate

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Sodium Phytate

Hydroxyacetophenone

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Water, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, CI 77891, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Triethylhexanoin, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Mica, 1,2-Hexanediol, Magnesium Sulfate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Squalane, Silica, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Centella Asiatica Meristem Cell Culture, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water, Bisabolol, Panthenol, Allantoin, Sodium PCA, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Behenic Acid, Cellulose Acetate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Levulinate, Tocopherol, Magnesium Stearate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Propylene Glycol Stearate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Triethyl Citrate, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77288, CI 77491, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Annona Cherimola Fruit Extract, Propanediol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Madecassoside, Heptapeptide-6, Hexapeptide-9, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Glucoside, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Phoenix Dactylifera Seed Extract, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Bacillus Ferment, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Tasmannia Lanceolata Leaf Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Sorbitol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, C14-22 Alcohols, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, Phenylpropanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Phytate, Hydroxyacetophenone

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.

What it does:

Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:

Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.

Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.

This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.

Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.

Learn more about Dimethicone
Masking, Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.

Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.

You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.

There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.

Learn more about Tocopherol

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used to help stabilize a product.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it helps prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This prevents unwanted reactions in products. Metal ions can come into a product via the water ingredient. They are found in trace amounts and are not known to be harmful.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

Learn more about Water

When to use

22 Routines
59% use in am
41% use in pm
100% use every day
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40% use in am
60% use in pm
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