The INKEY List Omega Water Cream
- Water (Aqua/Eau)
- Solvent base for the formula
- Dicaprylyl Carbonate
- Lightweight emollient, non-greasy feel
- Glycerin
- Primary humectant, draws water into skin
- Niacinamide
- Multi-tasking active, oil control & tone
- Propanediol
- Solvent and secondary humectant
- Betaine
- Osmolyte humectant, supports hydration
- Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
- Emulsifier to stabilize oil-in-water
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
- Skin-softening lightweight emollient
- Magnesium Sulfate
- Viscosity control, texture modifier
- Glycosphingolipids
- Lipid, part of omega/ceramide complex
- Glycolipids
- Lipid, barrier-supporting component
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative
- Disteardimonium Hectorite
- Thickener, stabilizes gel texture
- Oleic Acid
- Fatty acid emollient, part of omega complex
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative
- Citric Acid
- pH adjuster, mild buffering agent
- Polyglycerin-3
- Humectant and texture enhancer
Water (Aqua/Eau), Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Betaine, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Magnesium Sulfate, Glycosphingolipids, Glycolipids, Sodium Benzoate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Oleic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Polyglycerin-3.
Is The INKEY List Omega Water Cream worth it?
The INKEY List Omega Water Cream scores 3.7 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Basic) and 4.8 out of 5.0 for safety (Excellent) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. Extremely solid, no-nonsense hydrator for oily/combination skin—but it’s a basic barrier-support cream, not a powerhouse treatment. Efficacy is driven by clinically sensible levels of humectants (5% glycerin, 3% betaine)
What are the key active ingredients in The INKEY List Omega Water Cream?
The INKEY List Omega Water Cream contains no gold-standard actives — its formula is built on supporting and base ingredients rather than clinically transformative actives.
Does The INKEY List Omega Water Cream contain fragrance or known irritants?
DemythSkin's analysis found no flagged irritants in The INKEY List Omega Water Cream. It scores 4.8 out of 5.0 for safety.
How is The INKEY List Omega Water Cream scored?
DemythSkin grades every product on two independent axes: efficacy (whether the ingredients have clinical evidence of working) and safety (irritation and sensitisation risk). Ingredients are classified S through D against a database of over 3,000 compounds. No brand pays for a score.
Analysis last updated: 2026-07-20. DemythSkin is an independent ingredient analyzer. Scores are computed by a deterministic rubric from published clinical evidence — no brand pays for a score.