Salicylic acid (1.10% - 1.70%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.
Humectants (biosaccharide gum-1 0.05% - 0.20%, zinc pca 1.60% - 2.40%, sodium hyaluronate 2.00% - 2.90% and betaine 3.40% - 5.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "The INKEY List CA" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

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The product retails for 15.00CA$ in Canada, for 10.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 11.00$ in the United States.

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Evens skin tone

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

They are oil soluble, which means they work deeper in your pores, helping to target blackheads and reduce the bacteria that can lead to breakouts.

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This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: zinc pca

Salicylic acid1.1% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)

Zinc pca1.6% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing

Exfoliation

What does the product description say?

Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) are chemical exfoliators.

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This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.

Salicylic acid1.1% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Beta Hydroxy Acid Serum

Source: From product name

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, biosaccharide gum-1.

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).

Betaine3.4% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

Biosaccharide gum-10.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin

Sodium hyaluronate2% - 2.9%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Zinc pca1.6% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Water-soluble, they work on the surface of the skin, encouraging cell turnover to reveal a brighter, more even complexion.

Source: The Inkey list

This product might help improve the skin tone through exfoliation. In other words, it helps to speed up the shedding of cells from the upper layer of the skin, and this might help reduce hyperpigmentation.

Salicylic acid1.1% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Key Actives

Salicylic acid1.1% - 1.7%

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Works for:Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish, Exfoliation, Antibacterial, Evens skin tone

Zinc pca1.6% - 2.4%

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Works for:Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

Betaine3.4% - 5.1%

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Works for:Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

Sodium hyaluronate2% - 2.9%

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Works for:Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Biosaccharide gum-10.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin

Potential irritants

Salicylic acid1.1% - 1.7%

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Ethylhexylglycerin0.1% - 0.4%

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A preservative

Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate0.01% - 0.1%

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Used to improve stability of the formulation

Comedogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product

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Water40% - 60%

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Plain old water

Propanediol4.6% - 6.9%

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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

Betaine3.4% - 5.1%

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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

Salicylic acid1.1% - 1.7%

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Sodium hyaluronate2% - 2.9%

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One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Zinc pca1.6% - 2.4%

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Phenoxyethanol0.45% - 1%

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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

Hydroxyethylcellulose0.8% - 1.2%

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Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures

Maltodextrin0.4% - 0.95%

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Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

Sodium hydroxide0.15% - 0.55%

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Used to adjust the product's pH

Ethylhexylglycerin0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Biosaccharide gum-10.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin

Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate0.01% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Used to improve stability of the formulation

Ingredient list view

Water, Propanediol, Betaine, Salicylic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Zinc pca, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Maltodextrin, Sodium hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Biosaccharide gum-1, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate

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The INKEY List CA Beta Hydroxy Acid Serum

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