Top 5 The Inkey List Products

The Inkey List is a UK brand and one of the most affordable and effective skincare brands you can find on the market. It is very similar to The Ordinary in the sense that they are both inexpensive with a clean ingredient list, but with The Inkey List, you can actually find and test products at your local Sephora store. The brand is all about customizing your skincare routine to your actual skin concerns. They have various acids, serums and oils that will address different concerns from acne and hyperpigmentation, to pore reduction and even anti-aging, and they actually deliver real results. If you are wondering which The Inkey List product you should try first, here are my top 5 The Inkey List products that I believe will work wonders on the skin.

The Inkey List Salicylic Acid Acne + Pore Cleanser

If you have rough and bumpy skin, and struggle with enlarged pores and breakouts, the Inkey List SA Acid + Pore Cleanser may be a really great product to try. It is one of my personal favorite cleansers of all time because of it's effectiveness and price point. It’s a lightly-foaming cleanser that removes impurities, and has Salicylic Acid to fight against blackheads, acne, and blemishes while also unclogging pores. Other key ingredients are Allantoin, which has great skin soothing properties and zinc compound, which reduces excess sebum production and has anti-inflammatory properties. This cleanser overall is great at oil-control and will definitely reduce the development of blackheads and breakouts.

Sephora.com - $9.99

The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm

The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm is formulated around oat kernel oil and oat kernel flour. Oats have anti-inflammatory, anti-irritant and anti-allergenic properties so it’s good for dry, irritated, inflamed or even eczema-prone skin. It comes in a squeeze out tube, which is different compared to traditional cleansing balms, but that doesn’t take away from the effectiveness of the product. It does a really nice job at melting down all the makeup on the skin. It’s fragrance free, paraben free and cruelty free, and you actually get a good amount of product for the price. It comes with 5 ounces of product for $10 compared to other cleansing balms like the Farmacy or Then I Met You one, which has less than 4 ounces and is over $30. It’s definitely a steal for how effective it is!

Sephora.com - $9.99

The Inkey List Q10 Antioxidant Serum

The Inkey List Q10 Serum is a great antioxidant and anti-aging serum that works great to protect and prevent signs of aging, while also providing hydration. It promotes collagen production and increases the elasticity in the skin to keep the skin firm by preventing fine lines, wrinkles and sagginess. Some of the amazing ingredients in this serum are squalene and hyaluronic acid. Squalene balances oil production and provides the right amount of moisture to keep the skin healthy, hydrated and plump. It also has anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties. Hyaluronic acid is great at providing hydration to the skin as well as reducing the visibility of fine lines and wrinkles and creating that plump, glowy and dewy effect. It’s extremely lightweight, moisturizing and works well for all skin types, including sensitive skin. Be aware that this isn't the kind of product that you see visible changes with, but I do think it will be very beneficial to your skin in the long run.

Sephora.com - $6.99

The Inkey List 15% Vitamin C and EGF Brightening Serum

The Inkey List Vitamin C and EGF Brightening Serum is a great product that will really brighten overall skin complexion. Sometimes when it comes to Vitamin C on the skin, it can be a bit unstable, oversensitizing and cause reactions, but this serum is formulated with a derivative of Vitamin C called Ascorbyl Glucoside, which is a lot gentler and non irritating. It does an amazing job at giving the skin a natural radiance while also fading hyperpigmentation, and providing antioxidant protection and collagen boosting. Because this is technically still a Vitamin C serum, it is definitely recommended to be used in conjunction with sunscreen in the morning.

Sephora.com - $14.99

The Inkey List Ceramide Hydrating Night Treatment

If you find yourself struggling with dryness, dehydration or dullness of the skin, a great product to try from The Inkey List would be their Ceramide Hydrating Night Treatment. It has a 3% blend of Ceramides that works overnight to target dehydrated skin and is also formulated with multi-molecular Hyaluronic Acid, which will leave your skin looking and feeling hydrated and plump. It’s great for all skin types even those with oily skin, but it's especially perfect for those with dehydrated skin. It has jojoba seed oil, which has great anti-inflammatory and skin soothing properties, and works well to protect the skin barrier and keep it moisturized. It does have a stickiness to it after application and even though the directions say you don't need to moisturize after, I personally think you still need to. It's not emollient enough to be a moisturizer on it's own, so I would definitely consider this more like a thick serum.

Sephora.com - $14.99