The Inkey List
Succinic Acid Acne TreatmentA spot treatment built around Niacinamide and Azelaic acid, for barrier repair and reducing redness.
A spot treatment built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 21.60 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 15.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Centella asiatica (Cica)5
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Benefits
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propanediol, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Niacinamide, Palmitic Acid, Panthenol, Stearic Acid
Reduces Irritation6
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Panthenol
Redness Reducing7
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Azelaic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Niacinamide
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Squalane, Stearic Acid
Concerns
May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Palmitic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid
May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emulsifying
3 / 2
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Stearic Acid (in both products)
Cleansing
2-3 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cetearyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer (in both products)
Emulsion Stabilising
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →Colloidal Sulfur
Antimicrobial
Sulfur and gum arabic
Learn more about Colloidal Sulfur →Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a copolymer of sodium hydroxyethyl acrylate and acryloyldimethyl taurate monomers
Learn more about Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer →Stearic Acid
Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Refatting, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Stearic Acid may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Stearic Acid →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan Isostearate →
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