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Azelaic Acid Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum vs The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane: which is better?
One aims at redness and breakouts with a gentler feel; the other pushes stronger retinol results but brings a rougher start.
Reddit’s pick
Azelaic Acid Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum
- Rated higher: Azelaic Acid Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum — 81 vs 70 nextscore
- More reviewed: Azelaic Acid Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum — 366 vs 35 verdicts
Anua Azelaic Acid Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum earns the nod for its clearer positive lean, with redness and breakouts relief, a lightweight feel, and gentler use.
Choose Azelaic Acid Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum if
- you want a gentler azelaic acid option
- your skin runs sensitive or redness-prone
Choose The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane if
- you want stronger retinol effects
- you can handle redness, flaking, and a rougher start
Anua
Azelaic Acid Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum
See alternatives$0.52/ml · 29.9 ml
At a glance
| Azelaic Acid Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum | The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane |
|---|---|
| $0.52/ml | $0.40/ml |
| 81 · 366 verdicts | 70 · 35 verdicts |
| Azelaic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid | Squalane, Retinol |
What Reddit says
Azelaic Acid Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum
What Reddit likes
- 10% azelaic acid for redness and breakouts
- Lightweight, watery texture that layers easily
- Often gentler than stronger azelaic acid options
Watch out for
- Can sting or burn on a compromised barrier
- Some people get dryness or peeling
- Results can be slow or underwhelming
The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane
What Reddit likes
- 1% retinol — strongest OTC jump
- Squalane base helps buffer dryness
- Can help acne and fine lines
Watch out for
- Brutal starter strength — redness and flaking are common
- Oily, runny texture can feel greasy and slow to absorb
- Too much for sensitive or compromised skin
Compare full ingredient lists · 1 in common
In both · 1
- Squalane
Only in Azelaic Acid Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum · 34
- Water
- Azelaic Acid
- Propylene Glycol
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Dipropylene Glycol
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Panthenol
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Betaine Salicylate
- Glycerin
- Biosaccharide Gum-1
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Allantoin
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
- Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
- Niacinamide
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Beta-Glucan
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
- Centella Asiatica Root Extract
- Madecassoside
- Asiaticoside
- Asiatic Acid
- Madecassic Acid
- Zinc PCA
- Butylene Glycol
- Pentylene Glycol
- Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Ceramide NP
Only in The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane · 7
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
- Retinol
- Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract
- Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
- Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone
- BHT