The Inkey List
Hyaluronic Acid SerumA serum built around Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and anti-aging.
A serum built around Niacinamide and Tranexamic acid, for brightening and fading dark spots.
Brand price
USD 23.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 599.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Hyaluronic acid2
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Peptides2
Short amino-acid chains used as signalling actives.
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.

Benefits

Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate
Anti-Aging2
Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Polysorbate 20

Ingredients Side-by-side

Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Cleansing
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Barrier Repair
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Smoothing
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Skin Conditioning
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →
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