The INKEY List Beta Hydroxy Acid Serum — Efficacy 4.4/5.0, Safety 4.5/5.0 | DemythSkin
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The INKEY List Beta Hydroxy Acid Serum

The INKEY List Beta Hydroxy Acid Serum

SerumAcne / Oil Control
Efficacy
Strong
4.4 / 5.0
Safety
Safe
4.5 / 5.0
System Verdict
This is a lean, clinically sensible 2% salicylic acid serum that does exactly what it says: unclogs pores with minimal formulation fluff. Efficacy is driven by a clearly disclosed 2% salicylic acid in the top four ingredients, plus a zinc compound and humectant system to support oil control and hydration; there are no gimmicky anti-aging claims, just a focused acne / pore-care formula at a suitable pH for BHA activity.
Active Ingredients Detected
S Tier: Gold StandardsHigh Clinical Proof | Skin-Transformative
Salicylic Acid
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
Water (Aqua/Eau)BetaineSodium Hyaluronate
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
PropanediolZinc PCAPhenoxyethanolHydroxyethylcelluloseMaltodextrinSodium HydroxideBiosaccharide Gum-1Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Ethylhexylglycerin
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