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The INKEY List Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) Serum

When (and how) to use Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) Serum by The INKEY List

Last updated on May 03, 2024.

Overview

Welcome to our guide on when (and how) to use The INKEY List Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) Serum.

When to use

We recommend using this product in the morning or evening.

How often

70% of routines created by our community use this product every day.

In your routine

This product is most commonly used as step 5 in a routine. Use our Routine Creator to see where you should use this product in your routine.

Fun Fact

248 routines created by our community use this product.

BHA can be used in the AM or PM as preferred. Gently pat 1-2 drops into the face and neck after cleansing and Hyaluronic Acid if using. It can also be used as a more targeted treatment for blemish prone areas. Follow with preferred serums and moisturizer.

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Pair it with

Here are some of the products that our community often uses together with Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) Serum.

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Used together in 15% routines
The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Serum EU
The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Serum Used together in 11% routines
The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser Europe
The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser Used together in 10% routines
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Routine inspiration

Here are some routines that have been shared by our community that use Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) Serum.

used in the morning & evening
Farmacy Very Cherry Bright 15% Clean Vitamin C Serum with Acerola Cherry The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Masque Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser The INKEY List Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) Serum The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% In Squalane
Effective yet economical
By Purple75ms
Combination Skin
Fine Lines
Redness
Sensitivity
Oiliness
used in the evening
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Sweet Chef Turmeric + Vitamin C Booster Eye Cream Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Berry Youth To The People Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant US Yes To Watermelon Super Fresh Gel Moisturizer The INKEY List Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) Serum
Acne skin routine
By MariaFelix1999
Combination Skin
Acne
Texture
Dark Spots
Sensitivity
used in the evening
CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum The INKEY List Caffeine Eye Cream The INKEY List Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) Serum La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser US e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Hydro-gel Moisturizer The INKEY List Omega Water Cream The INKEY List Niacinamide Oil Control Serum
drugstore day-to-day routine
By binnie
Oily Skin
Dark Spots
Oiliness
Dullness
Texture
used in the evening
The INKEY List Q10 Serum Laneige Water Sleeping Mask The INKEY List Caffeine Eye Cream The INKEY List Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) Serum The INKEY List 15% Vitamin C And EGF Serum The INKEY List Peptide Moisturizer e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser US
Skin Cycling
By SineadKilgore_13
Normal Skin
Dullness
used in the morning & evening
The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% + HA The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Masque Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash With Salicylic Acid Fragrance Aveeno Positively Radiant Skin Brightening Exfoliating Face Scrub COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 US CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion Versed Dew Point Moisturizing Gel-Cream
bebe
By NoxStella_167
Combination Skin
Acne
Fungal Acne
Fine Lines
Wrinkles

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