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Alpha Hydroxy Acid

Updated on: 30/12/2025
Alpha Hydroxy Acid
19
Total Ingredients
analysed
17 of 19
Skin-Safe
low risk
1 of 19
Potential Irritants
may irritate sensitive skin
0 of 19
Potential Pore-Clogging
comedogenic risk

Product Analysis Summary

About this product

Contains Allantoin. Mostly fragrance‑free. Formula aimed at oily and acne-prone skin. Patch-test if you have very reactive skin.

Formulation Analysis

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C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy
1 Very safe
2 Safe
3 Moderate
4 Risky
5 Avoid
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
4
Irritancy: High risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk

Potential Irritants

2 flagged

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Is The INKEY List CA Alpha Hydroxy Acid comedogenic?

Appears Non-Comedogenic Alpha Hydroxy Acid appears to be non-comedogenic based on our ingredient analysis. None of its 19 ingredients carry a high comedogenic rating, making it generally suitable for acne-prone and oily skin types.

Is The INKEY List CA a good skincare brand?

The INKEY List CA makes products such as Alpha Hydroxy Acid that include some ingredients which may be problematic for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Check individual product ingredient lists and community reviews before deciding. Read more about The INKEY List CA.

Is The INKEY List CA Alpha Hydroxy Acid safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution Alpha Hydroxy Acid may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 3 potential irritant s including <a href="/ingredient/sodium-hydroxide" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium Hydroxide</a>, <a href="/ingredient/citrus-aurantium-dulcis-fruit-extract" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract</a> and <a href="/ingredient/citrus-limon-fruit-extract" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Citrus Limon Fruit Extract</a> . Common triggers like Fragrance, Limonene, and Linalool can cause redness or reactions in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin. We recommend patch testing before full use.

Does The INKEY List CA Alpha Hydroxy Acid clog pores?

Unlikely to Clog Pores Based on our analysis, Alpha Hydroxy Acid is unlikely to clog pores. None of its 19 ingredients have a comedogenic rating above 2.

Who makes The INKEY List CA Alpha Hydroxy Acid?

This product is from The INKEY List CA. See more products from The INKEY List CA.

What are the ingredients in The INKEY List CA Alpha Hydroxy Acid?

Alpha Hydroxy Acid contains 19 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/propanediol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Propanediol</a>, <a href="/ingredient/vaccinium-myrtillus-fruit-extract" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract</a>, <a href="/ingredient/glycerin" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glycerin</a> and <a href="/ingredient/saccharum-officinarum-extract" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Saccharum Officinarum Extract</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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