Sunday 23 May 2021

Skincare Review | Brightest Skin with The Inkey List

the inkey list review

A couple of months ago I was sent a generous skincare package from The Inkey List to target my skin brightening concerns. I think at this point everyone is familiar with The Inkey List and their straightforward, high quality products at affordable prices so now I have had time to test, lets chat about the products!

 

First up, and dare I say it, this is my favourite along with the 15% Vitamin C serum, the Fulvic Acid Brightening Cleanser* RRP £10.99. I have fallen in love with this and I like to use it as a second cleanse or morning cleanser as it leaves my skin feeling soft and looking more even. As well as fulvic acid to exfoliate, it has Kakadu plum extract which contains Vitamin C to boost radiance, liquorice root to help deal with hyperpigmentation and aloe vera to soothe skin. It is very liquidy and a little goes a long way - I massage this onto damp skin then rinse off. My skin always looks fresh and bright, doesn’t feel dry or tight and it’s ready for its next steps. The texture looks like it might be gritty but that isn’t the case at all, it’s smooth! It’s a generous 150ml size too! I have been reaching for this every day since I got it and still have loads left! 

 

the inkey list fulvic acid brightening cleanser review

Next up, another standout for me, the 15% Vitamin C and EGF Serum* £14.99! I’ll be honest, I wasn’t expecting much from this as I have previously tried and did not like the Inkey List’s other Vitamin C “serum” offering (I found it to be a paste that pilled with every other product I tried it with!) This however is a true serum to me, it's liquid, lightweight and sinks in quickly. I find it so hard to get Vitamin C formulas that aren’t oily or, like I mentioned before, don't pill so this was already in my good books with its formula! Vitamin C, in this case ascorbyl glucoside, helps brighten skin and protects from damage caused by environmental pollution while EGF (epidermal growth factor) is a peptide which promotes collagen production. I use this mostly in the morning where it works perfectly in my routine and under makeup too. My skin looks brighter, more even and feels plumper! The Vitamin C in this isn’t as potent as the Vitamin C serum I mentioned earlier which contains 30% L-ascorbic acid but like I said that formula just didn’t work for me so I am getting much more use out of this! I also love the pump packaging which dispenses the perfect amount of product!

 

Moving on to the cult Hyaluronic Acid* RRP £5.99 and I know this is a lot of people’s holy grail hyaluronic! This is the third or fourth bottle I have gone through and though it’s a lovely product I do have others I prefer. Hyaluronic Acid attracts moisture and can hold up to 1000 times its weight in water and I apply this after toning and misting onto damp skin before the rest of my serums and moisturiser. Hyaluronic Acid is a godsend for dry or dehydrated skin and helps to plump fine lines and keep moisture in. This one is a a steal! I don’t love the packaging, I find the cap gets messy quickly and I have to clean it often so wish it also came with a pump but for the price it’s not a huge deal. Like I said, I have other hyaluronic acids I do prefer (Hada Labo, NIOD, Good Molecules) as I find them more effective but this is a nice start! 

 

inkey list brightening products review

I was also excited to try the Polyglutamic Acid* RRP £12.99 which is said to hold 4 times more moisture than hyaluronic acid so perfect for those needing hydration! Unfortunately, this is the product I am most disappointed with! It feels lightweight but it’s silicone heavy so bear that in mind and it’s recommended to apply this as the last step in your routine before moisturiser or makeup. I personally only use this in the AM due to the silicones as they are known to be good for priming. When using this I just don’t see or feel a difference with the hydration in my skin compared to when I just use hyaluronic acid. My makeup definitely stays on my skin more evenly throughout the day, my skin looks smoother and again I love the pump packaging but I was expecting more if I am honest!

 

Finally, we have the Symbright Moisturiser* RRP £10.99 and this one took me a little longer to get on board with as when I first started using it my skin was a bit drier as I was still on accutane and this was just not cutting the mustard for me! Now I’ve been off it for just over a month this has come into its own! It’s a lightweight moisturiser containing symbright produced through clary sage to brighten and Kakadu plum extract again to increase radiance and luminosity. Like I said, if you have dry skin you might want something thicker but for normal/oily people this is lovely! Again I use this in the AM as I prefer heavier creams and oils at night time but this works so well under makeup and my skin feels moisturised all day! I also really like the packaging – it feels a lot sturdier than the squeezy bottle of the Retinol which is hard to control!  

 

The Inkey List Symbright Moisturizer review

It is worth noting all of these products have an expiration date of 6 months so will lose their efficacy after that time! Overall I am impressed, especially with the cleanser and 15% Vitamin C and EGF Serum! If you want to see some more reviews of the Inkey list, check out my review of their Retinol here and Q10 here!

 

The Inkey List products are available at Cult Beauty, Look Fantastic, Boots, Feel Unique and ASOS! Have you tried any before? Let me know your favourites!

 

*denotes a PR sample that was sent to me. All opinions are my own. See my full disclosure here.

 

Danielle xx

 

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30 comments

  1. One of the skincare brands I'm dying to try! I really appreciate your honesty in reviewing skincare products xx

    lenne | lennezulkiflly.com

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    1. Thank you Lenne! Hope you get to try them soon! xx

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  2. I love the Fulvic Acid Brightening Cleanser, need to purchase a new one soon but the smell - can't stand it! x

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    1. Really! I didn't even mention the scent in my review because I don't think its that bad hahah xx

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  3. I have always wanted to try this brand, so thanks so much for a great brand wide review!

    Katie | katieemmabeauty.com

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  4. I used the Polyglutamic Acid and liked the results, but really disliked the scent, so I haven't repurchased. I really like the sound of the cleanser x

    Beautylymin

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    1. The cleanser is great! Parie has just mentioned she doesn't like the scent of it - I find it and the PGA scent so inoffensive I didn't even mention them in my review haha xx

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  5. Oh how interesting they've got an expiry date of 6 months! I've not heard of this brand at all but doing a read loads of people really rate it! xx

    www.iridescentplaces.com

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    1. Yes, I was surprised as most products seem to be 12 months! They have some absolute gems! xx

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  6. All of these products seems great. I didn't try them I will definitely check them. Thank you for recommendation.

    www.exclusivebeautydiary.com

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  7. Thanks so much for sharing. Will check it out.
    Nina

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  8. What a detailed and helpful review here, Danielle! I am relatively new to Inkey List. I have tried a couple of their product, not a lot, but so far I have been enjoying it. I spot some new things (like that cleanser) that I want to try next! xx

    Naya
    www.nayatilly.com

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    1. Thank you Naya, they have some great products for sure! xx

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  9. I keep hearing great things about this brand, I must try them next! x

    Zoey | www.zoeyolivia.com

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    1. Definitely do! They have so many great products! xx

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  10. OoOo never heard of this brand before! Need to give it a go, thanks for sharing x

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  11. I like how texture of these products look. Thank you for sharing.

    www.exclusivebeautydiary.com

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  12. I've only picked up 2 products from this brand (I'm yet to try them) but I am super keen and definitely want to look into this brand more!

    www.themakeupaficionado.com

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  13. Oh I think we could all use some brightening after the year we have had. I feel like my skin is looking kind of dull. I wonder if they have this in the States, thanks for the introduction!

    Allie of
    www.allienyc.com

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    1. Haha right?! I think they are available at Sephora! xx

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  14. Love skincare so much and trying new skincare brands. This one looks awesome. Thanks for sharing!

    www.fashionradi.com

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  15. Oooo the Fulvic Acid Cleanser sounds lovely. Cleansing is one of my favourite steps in my skincare routine, so I'm always down for a good cleanser. It's a shame about the hyaluronic acid serum's packaging as my sister uses it and has mentioned the exact same concerns as you have. I'd love to try some products from The Inkey List!

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    1. Yes, I hope they change the packaging of the hyaluronic acid! The cleanser is so good, hope you get to try it! xx

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