The INKEY List - Salicylic Acid Cleanser

The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser

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WORKS FOR
  • Cleansing
  • Exfoliation
  • Anti-blemish
KEY INGREDIENTS
  • salicylic acid
  • salicylic acid
  • allantoin
  • betaine
  • glycerin
  • tocopherol
  • zinc pca
  • +4 more
PROMISES
FULFILLED
100 /100
IRRITANCY
LOW
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Formula review

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What does the product description say?
"Salicylic Acid Cleanser"
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WIMJ summary

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, coconut acid, glyceryl oleate, peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate

Ingredient Effectiveness Concentration Irritancy
HIGH
meets threshold
HIGH
meets threshold
HIGH
meets threshold
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What does the product description say?
"This cleanser works reduce breakouts and blackheads, minimise excess oil and promote even skin tone."
Sephora Hong Kong
WIMJ summary

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

Ingredient Effectiveness Concentration Irritancy
HIGH
meets threshold
MEDIUM
meets threshold
LOW
meets threshold
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What does the product description say?
"A salicylic acid cleanser that also exfoliates to help penetrate deeper into your skin's pore and unclog them."
Sephora Hong Kong
WIMJ summary

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.

Ingredient Effectiveness Concentration Irritancy
HIGH
meets threshold
LOW
meets threshold
LOW
does not meet threshold

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY
LOW
Ingredient Irritancy Skin Benefit
salicylic acid
Has skin benefit
sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
Has skin benefit
cocamidopropyl betaine
Has skin benefit

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient Estimated concentration
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)
1.25% - 2.5%
The ingredient is not recognized
TBC
Plain old water
12% - 18%
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
4.7% - 7%
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
2.9% - 4.4%
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
2.5% - 3.8%
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
2.4% - 3.6%
1.5% - 2.3%
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)
0.95% - 1.45%
1.2% - 1.7%
Helps dissolve other ingredients
0.95% - 1.45%
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
0.55% - 1.3%
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
0.5% - 1.15%
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
0.45% - 1%
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
0.4% - 0.95%
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
0.35% - 0.85%
Used to adjust the product's pH
0.35% - 0.85%
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
0.4% - 0.95%
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
0.3% - 0.75%
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
0.15% - 0.55%
0.35% - 0.75%
A preservative
0.15% - 0.5%
A preservative
0.1% - 0.35%
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
0.1% - 0.35%
A preservative
0.05% - 0.25%
Used to improve stability of the formulation
0.05% - 0.2%
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
0.05% - 0.2%
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
0.1% - 0.3%
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