The INKEY List - Alpha Arbutin

The INKEY List Alpha Arbutin

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WORKS FOR
  • Evens skin tone
  • Moisturizing
KEY INGREDIENTS
  • alpha-arbutin
  • caprylic/capric triglyceride
  • glycerin
  • glycine soja oil
  • glycine soja sterols
  • hyaluronic acid
  • phospholipids
  • squalane
  • tocopherol
  • +6 more
PROMISES
FULFILLED
87 /100
IRRITANCY
LOW
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"Unprotected sun exposure can cause existing areas of hyperpigmentation to further darken and new areas of hyperpigmentation to form."
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WIMJ summary

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: alpha-arbutin

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

Ingredient Effectiveness Concentration Irritancy
HIGH
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WIMJ summary

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, butylene glycol.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane.

Ingredient Effectiveness Concentration Irritancy
HIGH
meets threshold
HIGH
meets threshold
HIGH
meets threshold

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Ingredients by volume

Ingredient Estimated concentration
Plain old water
40% - 60%
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
4.8% - 7.2%
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
2.9% - 4.3%
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
2.3% - 3.4%
Might help reduce hyperpigmentation when used regularly over a long period of time. Is more effective than beta-arbutin
1.7% - 2.6%
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
1.3% - 2%
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
1.1% - 1.7%
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
0.5% - 1%
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
0.9% - 1.3%
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
0.55% - 1.25%
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
0.5% - 1.1%
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
0.35% - 0.8%
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function
0.2% - 0.75%
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
0.15% - 0.55%
Helps oil and water mix together
0.15% - 0.55%
Used to stabilize product formulations
0.1% - 0.5%
0.1% - 0.45%
Helps oil and water mix together
0.1% - 0.35%
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
0.05% - 0.25%
Used to adjust the product's pH
0.05% - 0.2%
An emollient that helps soften the skin
0.05% - 0.2%
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
0.01% - 0.05%
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
0.01% - 0.05%
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