The INKEY List CA Succinic Acid Blemish Treatment
Works for
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“1% Salicylic Acid gently exfoliates.”
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.
Anti-blemishColloidal sulfur, Salicylic acidWorks well
“Succinic Acid Blemish Treatment”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: colloidal sulfur, salicylic acid. These ingredients is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
MoisturizingCaprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl stearate se + 5 moreWorks
“A 0.4% Hyaluronic Acid Complex provides hydration to help maintain skin comfort.”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
User reviews
1 of 1 community members would buy it again.
Very gentle and effective blemish treatment. Has a funky smell that disappears after a while. It can be a bit drying if used over too large an area.
Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.1–9.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGlyceryl stearate se~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seStearic acid~2.6–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCetearyl alcohol~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholColloidal sulfur~1.7–2.6%
Glycerin~1.5–2.2%
- 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 GlycerinSuccinic acid~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerSalicylic acid~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- 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)
More about Salicylic acidPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSqualane~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about SqualaneBenzyl alcohol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePolysorbate 60~0.2–0.7%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.6%
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.45%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.05–0.25%
Malachite extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is claimed to be able to support collagen product in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is missing
More about Malachite extractSorbitan isostearate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateTrisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateChlorophyllin-copper complex~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl stearate se, Stearic acid, Cetearyl alcohol, Colloidal sulfur, Glycerin, Succinic acid, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Salicylic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Squalane, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium hyaluronate, Polysorbate 60, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Dehydroacetic acid, Malachite extract, Sorbitan isostearate, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Chlorophyllin-copper complex
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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 CASuccinic Acid Blemish TreatmentYOUR PRODUCT | DermalogicaPost breakout fix | Dr. Jart+Teatreement Soothing Spot Corrector | SkinfixAcne+ 2% BHA Spot Treatment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 79% | 75% | 75% |
| Price | $15.00 | $25.00+$10.00 | $19.40+$4.40 | $30.00+$15.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 5 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Linoleic Acid | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | High | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: REVOLUTION SKINCARE Combination Skin Peeling SolutionCeraVe Blemish Control Gel Moisturiser with 2% Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide for Blemish-Prone Skin
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 4A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 5
- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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