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exfoliant
The INKEY List

Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) Serum

Type
Exfoliant
Size
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Key ingredients
2% salicylic acid, 1% hyaluronic acid
Skin types
Acne-prone skin
Fragrance
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What users keep saying · from 4 reviews

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Ten days into the INKEY BHA serum for acne and clogged pores, this user has a bad purge that has spread to their cheeks, where they never had acne before.

“i've been using it for 10 days now for my acne and clogged pores and so far ive had a really bad purge”
negativebroke me out

Older than 36 months. These may describe an earlier version.

This acne-prone user hated the sticky texture of the INKEY leave-on BHA and saw no effect after a couple of uses.

“The inky list leave on BHA was sticky imo and didn't do anything”
negative
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Using it as a spot treatment for hormonal chin breakouts, this normal-to-dry, sensitive-skinned user found the INKEY BHA effective and non-drying, though the 30ml bottle is small.

“It's fragrance free, was effective in reducing breakouts and was surprisingly non-drying.”
positivecleared breakoutsfragrance-freegentle

About three weeks in, this user is loving the INKEY BHA serum, which seems to be helping their texture, unlike the greasy feel of Paula's Choice.

“Loving the inkey list beta hydroxy acid serum so far, though. Am about three weeks in, seems to be helping with texture.”
positive

With dry, very sensitive, acne-prone skin, this user enjoys the INKEY BHA 3–4 times a week: no irritation, only a little drying, healthier-looking skin and faster-healing acne.

“I've used this 3-4x a week for a couple weeks now and do enjoy it. I haven't felt any irritation but a bit of drying here and there”
positivegentle

This acne-prone user used the INKEY BHA for a while alongside the salicylic cleanser and saw no effect.

“I used the BHA for a while (plus the salicylic cleanser) and it didn’t do anything for me.”
negative

This 26-year-old with combination skin, used to acids and starting slowly, couldn't wait to throw away the INKEY BHA serum.

“I couldn't wait to throw this in the trash.”
negative

This user is purging on the INKEY BHA serum and finds it works as an all-over serum but not as a spot treatment.

“I recently bought this and I’m currently purging( at least I hope so) .”
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