The INKEY List Hydro-Surge Dewy Face Mist Versus Peach & Lily Glass Skin Veil Mist

The INKEY List Hydro-Surge Dewy Face Mist Versus Peach & Lily Glass Skin Veil Mist

This hydrating toner is formulated around Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract to hydrate skin and calm redness.

This hydrating essence is formulated around Centella Asiatica Extract and Madecassic Acid to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

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Benefits

Concerns

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Glycerin

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Betaine

Xylitylglucoside

Maris Aqua

Phenoxyethanol

Anhydroxylitol

Xylitol

Citric Acid

Pentylene Glycol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Lactic Acid

Sodium Benzoate

Water, Glycerin, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Betaine, Xylitylglucoside, Maris Aqua, Phenoxyethanol, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Citric Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Lactic Acid, Sodium Benzoate

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water

Methylpropanediol

1,2-Hexanediol

Propanediol

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Prunus Persica Fruit Extract

Centella Asiatica Extract

Madecassic Acid

Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract

Bambusa Textilis Stem Extract

Arctium Lappa Root Extract

Morus Alba Leaf Extract

Ceramide NP

Sodium Hyaluronate

Hyaluronic Acid

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Ceramide Ns

Ceramide As

Butylene Glycol

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Asiaticoside

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Phytosphingosine

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Tocopherol

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Ceramide AP

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract

Sodium Citrate

Ganoderma Lucidum Extract

Phosphoric Acid

Asiatic Acid

Cholesterol

Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate

Propylene Glycol

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Ceramide EOP

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water, Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract, Bambusa Textilis Stem Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Asiaticoside, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Phytosphingosine, Citric Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Tocopherol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ceramide AP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Sodium Citrate, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Phosphoric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Asiatic Acid, Cholesterol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Propylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide EOP

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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.

Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.

Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.

However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.

Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.

In skincare formulas, citric acid can:

While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.

Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.

Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger.

However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's skin is unique, we recommend a patch test if you are unsure.

Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:

The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.

Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.

Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.

Topically, glycerin does several things at once:

Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.

Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.

This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.

Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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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