Krave Beauty Kale-Lalu-yAHA Versus The INKEY List Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) Serum

Krave Beauty Kale-Lalu-yAHA Versus The INKEY List Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) Serum

This smoothing toner is formulated around Glycolic Acid to refine skin texture and brighten dull-looking skin.

This acne serum is formulated around Salicylic Acid and Zinc PCA to clear breakouts and refine the look of pores.

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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water

Water

Butylene Glycol

Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract

Glycolic Acid

1,2-Hexanediol

Potassium Hydroxide

Glycerin

Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract

Carum Petroselinum Extract

Chlorella Minutissima Extract

Malus Domestica Fruit Extract

Panthenol

Betaine Salicylate

Sodium Hyaluronate

Allantoin

Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Bacillus/Folic Acid/Soybean Ferment Extract

Coptis Japonica Root Extract

Malachite Extract

Polysorbate 80

Disodium EDTA

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Water, Butylene Glycol, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Glycolic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract, Carum Petroselinum Extract, Chlorella Minutissima Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Betaine Salicylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Bacillus/Folic Acid/Soybean Ferment Extract, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Malachite Extract, Polysorbate 80, Disodium EDTA

Propanediol

Betaine

Salicylic Acid

Zinc PCA

Phenoxyethanol

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Maltodextrin

Sodium Hydroxide

Ethylhexylglycerin

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Water, Propanediol, Betaine, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Zinc PCA, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Maltodextrin, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.

In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.

Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:

Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.

Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.

You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!

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