Works for
Anti-blemishBenzoyl peroxideWorks well
“5% Benzoyl Peroxide: Kills acne-causing bacteria, helping to both treat existing breakouts and prevent new ones.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: benzoyl peroxide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate + 2 moreWorks
“5% Glycerin: Helps combat the drying effects of Benzoyl Peroxide by drawing water into the skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Benzoyl peroxideMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinBenzoyl peroxide~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritating
More about Benzoyl peroxideSodium laurylglucosides hydroxypropylsulfonate~2.8–4.2%
Decyl glucoside~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideStearic acid~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium chloride~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideEthylhexylglycerin~0.4–0.95%
Sodium hydroxide~0.2–0.8%
Polyquaternium-10~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-10Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateHydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateSodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateT-butyl alcohol~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Benzoyl peroxide, Sodium laurylglucosides hydroxypropylsulfonate, Decyl glucoside, Stearic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Sodium chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Polyquaternium-10, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hyaluronate, T-butyl alcohol
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| The INKEY List CAAcne SolutionYOUR PRODUCT | Marini SkinSolutionsDuality | Face Reality Skincare Professional5% Advanced Acne Med | La Roche-PosayEffaclar Duo Dual Acne Treatment with Benzoyl Peroxide | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 56% | 56% |
| Price | — | $120.00 | $30.00 | $30.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Retinol | Bisabolol | Capryloyl Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Paula's choice Resist Advanced Smoothing Treatment 10% AHAClinique Acne Solutions All-Over Clearing Treatment Oil-Free
Product summary
"The INKEY List USA - Acne Solution" is effective for: Anti-blemish
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.05% - 0.15% and glycerin 3.90% - 5.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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