Exfoliating acids (lactic acid 5.00% - 7.50% and glycolic acid 3.40% - 5.10%). In this concentration, they will have a noticeable exfoliating effect. They can also have an anti-aging effect and stimulate collagen production in a long-run. Lactic Acid can also help to attract water to the upper layer (works as a humectant).
Salicylic acid (1.25% - 2.50%). 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 (lactic acid 5.00% - 7.50% and betaine 0.30% - 0.70%). 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.

Price

The product retails from 15.49CA$ up to 20.50CA$ in Canada, from 6.75£ up to 13.00£ in the United Kingdom, from 8.49$ up to 15.00$ in the United States, for 26.00A$ in Australia and for 135.00HK$ in Hong Kong.

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Anti-blemish

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Formulated with 10% Glycolic Acid, an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), the toner supports surface skin renewal and improves the appearance of fine lines, rough texture and uneven skin tone.

Source: The Inkey list

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains glycolic acid.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

Glycolic acid10%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Formulated with 10% Glycolic Acid, an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), the toner supports surface skin renewal and improves the appearance of fine lines, rough texture and uneven skin tone.

Source: The Inkey list

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic acid

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.

Glycolic acid10%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Exfoliation

What does the product description say?

What you get : A 10% Glycolic Acid toner that gently exfoliates, smooths texture and visibly brightens skin.

Source: The Inkey list

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: glycolic acid.

Glycolic acid10%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Witch hazel features nourishing properties, working to remove excess oil and soothe the appearance of blemishes.

Source: Lookfantastic

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, butylene glycol.

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).

Betaine0.55% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Butylene glycol2.6% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

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

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

Reduces blackheads, fine lines and pore appearance.

Source: The Inkey list

This product contains ingredients (glycolic acid) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

Glycolic acid10%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

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Glycolic acid10%

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Works for:Evens skin tone, Exfoliation, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish

Betaine0.55% - 1.3%

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Works for:Moisturizing

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

Potential irritants

Glycolic acid10%

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Hamamelis virginiana water5%

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A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

Alcohol1.4% - 2%

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Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

Ppg-26-buteth-261% - 1.5%

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Helps oil and water mix together

Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil0.2% - 0.75%

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Helps oil and water mix together

Boerhavia diffusa root extract0.1% - 0.45%

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A plant extract that might help reduce inflammation and neutralize free radicals

Ethylhexylglycerin0.05% - 0.25%

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A preservative

Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate0.05% - 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

Glycolic acid10%

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Propanediol4.9% - 7.3%

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

Hamamelis virginiana water5%

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A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

Sodium hydroxide3.7% - 5.5%

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Used to adjust the product's pH

Butylene glycol2.6% - 3.9%

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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

Phenoxyethanol0.5% - 1%

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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

Alcohol1.4% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

Ppg-26-buteth-261% - 1.5%

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Helps oil and water mix together

Betaine0.55% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

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

Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Boerhavia diffusa root extract0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

A plant extract that might help reduce inflammation and neutralize free radicals

Ethylhexylglycerin0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Used to improve stability of the formulation

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycolic acid, Propanediol, Hamamelis virginiana water, Sodium hydroxide, Butylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Alcohol, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Betaine, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Boerhavia diffusa root extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate

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Anti-aging

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Evens skin tone

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Exfoliation

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