Succinic Acid Acne Treatment
The INKEY List
Treatment
spot treatment
Fact vs. Fiction
100
Very High
Trustworthiness
How well the ingredient list supports the product's marketing claims
Marketing Claims Supported by Ingredients:
5 of 5
Ingredients Matched:
7 of 22
For all skin types
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Glycerin
(Match: 0.80,
Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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Glycerin
Functions:
Hydrating, Barrier Supporting, Soothing, Penetration Enhancing
Concerns Addressed:
Dehydration, Dryness, Tightness, Flaking, Barrier Impairment
View Other Matched Ingredients (6)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.50
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.50
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Cetearyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.50
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Succinic Acid
Match score: 0.33
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Salicylic Acid
Match score: 0.50
(Type: Exfoliant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Squalane
Match score: 0.33
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Targets breakouts and blemishes, excess oil and blackheads
Strong Support
Supported by:
Salicylic Acid
★
(Match: 1.00,
Type: Exfoliant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Succinic Acid
(Match: 0.73,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
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Salicylic Acid
Functions:
Exfoliation, Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Acne, Pore-Clearing
Concerns Addressed:
Acne, Blackheads, Whiteheads, Enlarged Pores, Oiliness, Uneven Texture
Succinic Acid
Functions:
Anti-Inflammatory, Sebum-Regulating, Antimicrobial, Gentle Exfoliant
Concerns Addressed:
Acne, Excess Oil, Congestion, Inflammation, Enlarged Pores
View Other Matched Ingredients (5)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.06
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.06
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Cetearyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.06
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.06
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Squalane
Match score: 0.12
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Clear blemishes fast, reduce inflammation and prevent clogged pores with our non drying, targeted treatment
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Salicylic Acid
(Match: 0.76,
Type: Exfoliant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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Salicylic Acid
Functions:
Exfoliation, Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Acne, Pore-Clearing
Concerns Addressed:
Acne, Blackheads, Whiteheads, Enlarged Pores, Oiliness, Uneven Texture
View Other Matched Ingredients (6)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.11
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.04
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Cetearyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.04
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.17
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Succinic Acid
Match score: 0.42
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Squalane
Match score: 0.17
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Combined with 2% Sulfur and 1% Salicylic Acid, this targeted treatment will help shrink blemishes and blackheads whilst remaining gentle on the skin
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Salicylic Acid
(Match: 0.68,
Type: Exfoliant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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Salicylic Acid
Functions:
Exfoliation, Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Acne, Pore-Clearing
Concerns Addressed:
Acne, Blackheads, Whiteheads, Enlarged Pores, Oiliness, Uneven Texture
View Other Matched Ingredients (6)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.25
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.18
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Cetearyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.18
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.34
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Succinic Acid
Match score: 0.49
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Squalane
Match score: 0.28
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Using 2% Succinic Acid to treat blemishes, the treatment gently reduces blemish size, reduces oil levels and unblock pores whilst also helping prevent them from clogging again after use
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Salicylic Acid
(Match: 0.67,
Type: Exfoliant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Succinic Acid
(Match: 0.54,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
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Salicylic Acid
Functions:
Exfoliation, Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Acne, Pore-Clearing
Concerns Addressed:
Acne, Blackheads, Whiteheads, Enlarged Pores, Oiliness, Uneven Texture
Succinic Acid
Functions:
Anti-Inflammatory, Sebum-Regulating, Antimicrobial, Gentle Exfoliant
Concerns Addressed:
Acne, Excess Oil, Congestion, Inflammation, Enlarged Pores
View Other Matched Ingredients (5)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.06
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.04
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Cetearyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.06
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.15
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Squalane
Match score: 0.23
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ingredients
- Water
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Glyceryl Stearate Se
- Stearic Acid
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Colloidal Sulfur
- Glycerin
- Succinic Acid
- Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
- Salicylic Acid
- Phenoxyethanol
- Squalane
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Polysorbate 60
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Malachite Extract
- Sorbitan Isostearate
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
- CI 75810
