The Inkey List is an affordable skincare brand that has been releasing effective products since 2018, and I’ve been a fan the whole time! I deal with dark spots, uneven skin tone, and some hyperpigmentation, so today I’m sharing four of the best skincare products for dark spots – and they’re less than $15 each!
Keep reading if you’re ready to learn quick facts about some really effective and inexpensive Inkey List skincare products, or watch my YouTube video below for more details!
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**I received the PHA Toner and Niacinamide serum as PR with no obligation to post. Thank you so much to the Inkey List for sending me these products to try!
- Read more of my thoughts on the Inkey List products
- Niacinamide 5% Studyβ
- How Tranexamic Acid Worksβ
The Inkey List PHA Toner
- 100ml size, 6 month shelf life after opening
- PHA = polyhydroxy acid
- gentle exfoliating toner, can be used daily
- larger molecule size than other chemical exfoliators (like glycolic acid and lactic acid)
- also contains aloe leaf juice for soothing, and 3% niacinamide for skin brightening
- lightly fresh scent
The Inkey List Niacinamide Serum
- 30ml size, 6 month shelf life after opening
- Niacinamide = a form of Vitamin B3
- 10% niacinamide formula
- helps minimize excess oil production
- anti-inflammatory ingredient
- helps minimize redness
- shown to be effective at 5%
The Inkey List Tranexamic Acid
- 30ml size, 6 month shelf life after opening
- thick gel texture
- great for balancing out skin tone
- melanin inhibitor – works to gently fade dark spots and hyperpigmentation
- less likely to cause whitening compared to hydroquinone
- strange earthy scent, goes away after a while
The Inkey List Retinol
- 30ml size, 6 month shelf life after opening
- speeds up skin cell turnover
- helps minimize fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and more
- use at night ONLY!
Bonus Product for Dark Spots: SUNSCREEN
- crucial for protecting your skin while clearing dark spots
- 4 sunscreens that work on dark skin – no white cast!
UPDATE: The Inkey List released a new sunscreen in 2023, and it’s REALLY nice! SPF 30 and no white cast against my skin- definitely one I’ll be repurchasing.
