The INKEY List Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) Serum Versus Fyne BHA Clarifying Serum

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The INKEY List Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) Serum versus Fyne BHA Clarifying Serum .

Last updated on May 03, 2024. Published on December 10, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe serums. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain BHA and hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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The INKEY List Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) Serum

Fyne BHA Clarifying Serum

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Serum Thai Brand Thailand

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

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Ingredient Info

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The INKEY List Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) Serum 13 ingredients

Fyne BHA Clarifying Serum 21 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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The INKEY List Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) Serum 13 ingredients

Fyne BHA Clarifying Serum 21 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

BHA

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation

Reduces Large Pores

Scar Healing (2)

Acne Fighting (2)

Brightening

Concerns

Drying

Irritating

Rosacea

Eczema

Notable Ingredients

BHA

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (4)

Reduces Irritation (5)

Reduces Large Pores (2)

Anti-Aging

Scar Healing (2)

Acne Fighting (2)

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying

Irritating

Rosacea

Eczema (3)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

The INKEY List Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) Serum 13 ingredients

Fyne BHA Clarifying Serum 21 ingredients

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

Water • Butylene Glycol • Methylpropanediol • Salicylic Acid • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Triethanolamine • Allantoin • Centella Asiatica Extract • Tetrasodium EDTA • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Phenoxyethanol • Glycerin • Propylene Glycol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract • Panthenol • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Citric Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Sorbic Acid

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Ingredients Explained

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

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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The INKEY List Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Fyne BHA Clarifying Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Salicylic Acid

What it does: Masking, Preservative, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.

This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.

Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.

Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.

It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.

In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.

While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.

If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.

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The INKEY List Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

Fyne BHA Clarifying Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

Sodium Hyaluronate

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

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The INKEY List Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

Fyne BHA Clarifying Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.

Phenoxyethanol

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

The INKEY List Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

Fyne BHA Clarifying Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

The INKEY List Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) Serum 13 ingredients

Fyne BHA Clarifying Serum 21 ingredients

69% are loved or liked

23% have mixed ratings

8% are disliked or very disliked

0% have no rating yet

48% are loved or liked

19% have mixed ratings

33% are disliked or very disliked

0% have no rating yet

Usage

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The INKEY List Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) Serum 13 ingredients

Fyne BHA Clarifying Serum 21 ingredients

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Reviews

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The INKEY List Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) Serum 13 ingredients

4.2 /5

from 5 ratings

CentellaAddict

8 months ago · Combination Skin

Review

Very good for acne
Saw an immediate overnight change in my inflammation overnight after using for the first time, haven't had any inflammatory...

Very good for acne
Saw an immediate overnight change in my inflammation overnight after using for the first time, haven't had any inflammatory whiteheads since I finished purging (which lasted 2 weeks) and my skin is slightly less oily. However it did nothing really for my sebaceous filaments.