4
Shared Ingredients
The INKEY List CA Alpha Hydroxy Acid vs The INKEY List CA Glycolic Acid Toner
Comparing The INKEY List CA Alpha Hydroxy Acid versus The INKEY List CA Glycolic Acid Toner — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
15
Unique to The INKEY List CA Alpha Hydroxy Acid
12
Unique to The INKEY List CA Glycolic Acid Toner
Neither product contains highly comedogenic ingredients (rating ≥ 3), making both suitable for acne-prone skin. The INKEY List CA Alpha Hydroxy Acid scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 4 ingredients in common. The INKEY List CA Alpha Hydroxy Acid has 15 unique ingredients while The INKEY List CA Glycolic Acid Toner has 12.
Skin Safety Profile
0%
Comedogenic
6 rated
94%
Safe
18 rated
18%
Irritant
17 rated
Based on 18 rated ingredient s
0%
Comedogenic
10 rated
87%
Safe
15 rated
54%
Irritant
13 rated
Based on 15 rated ingredient s
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (4)
1
Ingredients — Unique to The INKEY List CA Alpha Hydroxy Acid
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit ExtractCSIRGlycerinCSIRSaccharum Officinarum ExtractCSIRAscorbyl GlucosideCSIRSodium HyaluronateCSIRCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit ExtractCSIRCitrus Limon Fruit ExtractCSIRXanthan GumCSIRAcer Saccharum ExtractCSIRSodium BenzoateCSIRAllantoinCSIRSodium LevulinateCSIRPotassium SorbateCSIRSodium AnisateCSIRBilberry fruit extractCSIR
2
Ingredients — Unique to The INKEY List CA Glycolic Acid Toner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The INKEY List CA Alpha Hydroxy Acid better than The INKEY List CA Glycolic Acid Toner for sensitive skin?
By comparing Alpha Hydroxy Acid and Glycolic Acid Toner side-by-side, you can identify which product has fewer irritants and a better safety profile for sensitive skin. Check the irritancy ratings in the comparison matrix above.
Which product, Alpha Hydroxy Acid or Glycolic Acid Toner, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Alpha Hydroxy Acid and Glycolic Acid Toner. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Alpha Hydroxy Acid and Glycolic Acid Toner share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Alpha Hydroxy Acid or Glycolic Acid Toner.
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