The Inkey List Alpha Arbutin Serum

The Inkey ListAlpha Arbutin SerumIngredients

The Inkey List Alpha Arbutin Serum is a product from Uncategorized category with 23 ingredients. Notable: Glycerin, Alpha-Arbutin, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Tocopherol. The product is made by The INKEY List.

Alpha Arbutin Serum provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Acne fighting, Softening, Soothing and 12 more.

Organic score: 39% natural vs 52% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Butylene Glycol
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
3
Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
4
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
5
Alpha-Arbutin
Skin conditioning agent
6
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
7
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
8
Phenoxyethanol
Fragrance ingredient, Preservative

All the Positive

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Antioxidants [3]: Alpha-Arbutin, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Tocopherol
Moisturizing 8: Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Carbomer, Glycolipids, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Hyaluronic Acid
Softening 6: Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Squalane, Sorbitan Isostearate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Hyaluronic Acid
Regeneration 3: Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Glycolipids, Tocopherol
Anti-aging 2: Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Polysorbate-60

ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
Cruelty free
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#2Glycerin#4Phospholipids#12Tocopherol#23
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil#13
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

The Inkey List Alpha Arbutin Serum

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

#2Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

#3Propanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.

#4Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

#5Alpha-Arbutin

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent
Antioxidants
Lightening
Nutrifying
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

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