The Inkey List is now fully sold at Sephora and I have a few mores items to talk about. Three of these are new to the line and two are just new to me. Multi-Bionic is an ultra-light moisturizer that’s new to the line. Details per The Inkey List:
Good bacteria (pro), along with its nutrients (pre) and by products (post), combine to create our Multi-biotic, which helps to balance and promote healthy skin.
Benefits
- Restore a healthy PH balance to skin’s surface
- Protect skin against environmental pollution
- Improve skin’s moisture levels
- 5% Yogurtene® balance helps to balance the bacteria of the skin
- 2% Brightenyl® helps to provide an even skin tone
- 2% Squalane helps to hydrate and protect skin
Ingredients
Water (Aqua / Eau), Inulin, Glycerin, Isoamyl Laurate, Propanediol, Squalane, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Yogurt Powder, Sodium Caproyl Prolinate, Carbomer, Isoamyl Cocoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Diglucosyl Gallic Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Dehydroacetic Acid.
This moisturizer is so light. It’s perfect for days, at night it would be more like an extra hydrating layer for me. It’s got pre and probiotics for encouraging a healthy flora and balance of the skin. I find it non-greasy or heavy plus it sinks in quickly. It will suit all skin types though drier skin may need to add extra hydrating layers. It has no added fragrance and comes in an airless pump. Love that about it. The scent is light for me, nothing heavy just the natural product scent. Hint of yeast smell but not strong. It’s $12.99.
Polyglutamic Acid is a hydrating serum that’s new to the line. Details per The Inkey List:
Naturally found in the skin, Polyglutamic Acid (PGA) helps to maintain skin’s moisture levels and holds 4 times more moisture than Hyaluronic Acid.
Benefits
- Form a thin, smooth and moisturising film on the skin
- Reduce the appearance of fine lines
- Brighten skin and evens tone
- 3% Polyglutamic Acid complex
- 2% Invisaskin to help maintain moisture levels in the skin
Ingredients
Water (Aqua / Eau), Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polysilicone-11, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglutamic Acid, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Propanediol, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Benzoate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polysorbate 80, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Decyl Glucoside, Dimethylacrylamide/Acrylic Acid/Polystyrene Ethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Sorbitan Oleate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract.
This is like a next generation hydrating serum. It’s really more like a thick serum. It has a very silicone texture due to the multiple silicone based ingredients in it. Used on it’s own it can pill in a routine due to the higher level of silicones. I ultimately liked this best added to another serum for a mix. Then I had no issues with pilling or silicone texture. If you don’t like that kind of silicone texture I highly recommend mixing it with something. In a very minimal routine it shouldn’t pill much but it ultimately depends how you layer it. It can make a nice hydrating primer for makeup as well. I found it hydrating it just needed some tweaking in how to use it for me to like it. It retails for $14.99 and comes in an airless pump.
Vitamin C is the lines vitamin c product. Details per The Inkey List:
A powerful multifunctional antioxidant that helps to protect skin from damage caused by environmental pollution. A hero ingredient, it has a host benefits to both prevent and correct signs of damage. Adding Vitamin C to your skincare recipe can help reduce the impact of daily stressors on the skin such as pollution and sun exposure, which can lead to pigmentation, accelerated signs of ageing and a dull complexion. Vitamin C also works to actively brighten and even skin tone and tackle signs of ageing. It has also been shown to boost collagen production which gives skin it’s plumpness and elasticity. A must have for healthy looking skin.
Benefits
- Target dull skin
- Brighten skin tone
- Even skin tone
- Reduce fine lines
- 30% pure, stable, L-Ascorbic Acid for optimum results and low irritation
- Stable, waterless formulation
Directions Vitamin C is something that we would recommend to everyone for healthy looking skin. THE INKEY LIST Vitamin C has a high concentration at 30% and has been formulated using Vitamin C in its pure form, L-ascorbic acid for a low irritation, stable product. If you’re new to Vitamin C, or have more sensitive skin, we recommend mixing with other serums, such as Hyaluronic Acid until your skin builds up tolerance.
Vitamin C can be used both in the AM and the PM, however for maximum effects as an antioxidant we would suggest using in the AM as this is when you will get the most of the product, and also in the PM if desired. You should see the effects of Vitamin C fairly quickly, after around 14 days. Don’t be tempted to overdo it though. More is not necessarily more, and overuse will not increase the effect.
Always wear sunscreen during the day. Vitamin C does not increase sun sensitivity and can protect against free radicals, however it does not provide sun protection and must be combined with a sunscreen.
When using with other products AHAs (Glycolic, Lactic, Alpha Hydroxy) Both are amazing ingredients that can help with healthy looking skin, however it would be best to use Vitamin C in the AM and an AHA in the PM. The acidic PH of both could lead to increased sensitivity and irritation if used together at the same time.
Retinols If using a retinol in the evening, stick to using Vitamin C in the AM.
Ingredients Dimethicone, Ascorbic Acid, Polysilicone-11, Peg-10 Dimethicone
I love ascorbic acid as my vitamin C. Vitamin C is important in the day not only as an antioxidant and free radical scavenger, but as a way to brighten the skin and build collagen. The Inkey List vitamin C is a high dose version at 30% ascorbic acid. This may not be suitable for everyone as some have a hard time with ascorbic acid even at 15%. Ascorbic acid can be sensitizing for some more sensitive skin types. This is not something I would use daily, this is a weekly treatment for me. Unless you mix it to dilute it some. This is a stable waterless formula as it’s in silicone.
The biggest problem you’ll have with this is layering (and possible irritation for some). I tried this as the first step past toning and as the last step before oil and moisturizer to see how I liked it best. This is best on drier skin in the beginning after toner but before all your serums. If you use this after all the serums it pills more due to the silicone. I’m not a big fan of ascorbic acid in silicone for that reason. I know it’s more stable than water but I don’t like the layering issues. This is a cheaper substitute for the DCL C Scape High Potency Night booster, though I actually prefer my DCL due to the non-silicone cream texture. It’s easier to work with even though it’s markedly more expensive. This product does work, I just think for the amount of effort to get it to work and silicone heavy texture it’s not my favorite high strength vitamin C. Keep in mind this one is high strength, it’s not light unless you dilute it, but it is cheap at $9.99.
Hepta-Peptide is a peptide serum with a thick hydrating creamy base. It’s new to the line. Details per The Inkey List:
A patented peptide sequence, which helps to promote skin renewal and targets visible signs of ageing.
Benefits
- Reduce the appearance of crepey skin
- Provide an instant blurring effect
- Reduce the appearance of wrinkles
- Reduce the appearance of fine lines
- 5% Gransome Heptapeptide-7
- Squalane to help hydrate and protect skin
Ingredients
Water (Aqua / Eau), Polysilicone-11, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Caproyl Prolinate, Laureth-12, Benzyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carnosine, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Polysorbate 60, Dehydroacetic Acid, Citric Acid, Heptapeptide-7, Lecithin, Potassium Sorbate, Propanediol, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Isostearate.
This peptide serum is more like a light cream. Like a different version of Drunk Elephant Protini. This has a thick creamy texture. It’s not the most easy texture to spread due to the thickness. It’s hydrating for sure and could substitute as a moisturizer for some. The Inkey List does list it as appropriate for mature skin which makes sense as we need more moisture and can do heavier formulations such as this. In the cooler late spring this was easy for me to use as a hydrating peptide layer under a moisturizer. In July this would solely be my moisturizer. The instant blurring effect comes from the almost dry touch finish it leaves after it sinks in. The silicones give this a more matte feel and it makes a great base for makeup in the morning. I didn’t get any major wrinkle reduction for me while using this. I prefer my VENN All-In-One Concentrate to this even though it costs a fortune to this $14.99 serum cream.
Collagen Booster is another peptide serum but it was in the original launch of the line. Details per The Inkey List:
A face serum that tightens the skin and targets fine lines and wrinkles. Collagen Booster is a natural skin protein that helps to support skin firmness, suppleness and elasticity. As we get older, natural collagen production begins to slow, the skin loses its plumpness and lines and wrinkles begin to appear. THE INKEY LIST Collagen Booster uses Matrixyl 3000™, a peptide that mimics the effect of what natural collagen would do to your skin, making it look plumper and smoother. It also helps to boost collagen production resulting in skin that looks firmer and more supple.
Benefits
- Target sagging skin
- Firm sagging skin
- Reduce fine lines
- Reduce wrinkles
- MATRIXYL 3000™ to help boost Collagen production
- SYN TACKS™ a dual peptide that helps to provide collagen boosting benefits
Ingredients
Water (Aqua / Eau), Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium Edta, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Carbomer, Hyaluronic Acid, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminohydroxybutyrate, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
This product has a light hydrating hyaluronic acid serum texture. It’s my favorite of the bunch. It’s light and sinks in with ease plus it’s hydrating. It’s like a combined hyaluronic acid serum with anti-aging peptides. For $10.99 this is a steal. It’s got Matrixyl 3000 and Syn Tacks peptides. This has the first round Inkey List flip top bottle. I actually liked this more than the straight hyaluronic acid serum. It feels like an HA serum but with extra benefits. It wasn’t a powerhouse as far as wrinkle reduction but for the price it’s a fabulous product and great for anyone getting into skin care and wrinkle prevention/reduction. I forgot to take a picture of it but just picture of a thin typical clear hydrating serum. That’s what it looks like.
Overall the Collagen Booster, Multi-Bionic and Polyglutamic Acid were my favorite from this bunch. All were gifted but all thoughts are my own. Overall I feel The Inkey List is a great, affordable way to get into skincare. The formulations seemed to be quite silicone heavy this round compared to the first. That may or may not be OK for you. Depends what your preference is. With the low prices I think it’s easy to at least try the line without feeling guilty.
