The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid

The Inkey ListHyaluronic AcidIngredients

The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid is a product from Uncategorized category with 14 ingredients. Notable: Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin. The product is made by The INKEY List.

Hyaluronic Acid provides following positive effects: Moisturizing, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening and 7 more.

Organic score: 14% natural vs 64% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
3
Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin conditioning agent, Humectant
4
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
5
Butylene Glycol
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
6
Phenoxyethanol
Fragrance ingredient, Preservative
7
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/​vp Copolymer
8
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antidandruff agent, Antimicrobial agent

All the Positive

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Moisturizing 7: Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Carbomer, Sodium Lactate
Softening 4: Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid
Anti-aging 3: Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Soothing 2: Sodium Lactate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Butylene Glycol
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Polysorbate-20

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
Sodium Hyaluronate#3Glycerin#4Butylene Glycol#5Sodium Lactate#11
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid

#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.

#2Propanediol

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.

#3Sodium Hyaluronate

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Humectant
Moisturizing
Softening
Anti-aging
Rejuvenation
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Sodium Hyaluronate is an amazing component! It plays very important role in skin hydration process. It helps to maintain water balance and lower water loss. Scientists have found a direct dependence between the level of Sodium Hyaluronate in cells and skin aging. That's why this component is so much important. It must be in your routine if you want to have a healthy and fresh looking skin.

Some people think that Sodium Hyaluronate and Hyaluronic acid are different names of the same component, but it is not entirely correct. Hyaluronic acid is a different chemical but with similar effects. Actually, Sodium Hyaluronate is used in cosmetics much more often because it’s more stable and has much better resistance to oxidation.

#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.

#5Butylene 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.

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