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All over the internet or social media you will see two skincare brands showing off and I thought I would battle them out.
PACKAGING (The Inkey List):
Simple clip open bottle lid inside a cardboard box
PACKAGING (The Ordinary):
Plastic bottle with two different lids, one normal lid and then a twist spout lid also come inside a cardboard box although I don't have a picture of it because I have had this product for a while
CLAIMS (The Inkey List):
Enriched with 10% glycolic acid derived from sugar cane
A gentle exfoliant
Minimise the appearance of pores
Smooth away uneven texture,
Minimise acne scarring
Leaving a bright, radiant skin finish
Accompanied by 5% witch hazel, which helps to minimise excess oil and so counteract blemishes
CLAIMS (The Ordinary):
Enriched with 7% glycolic acid
Mild exfoliation to boost radiance and visibly restore clarity
Enhanced with a Tasmanian pepperberry derivative to help reduce the irritation associated with acid use and ginseng and aloe vera to soothe, this is the ideal way to gently refine the texture of your skin
Reduce inflammation, as well as ginseng root and aloe vera to enhance radiance and offer soothing benefits
INGREDIENTS (The Inkey List):
Aqua (Water), Glycolic Acid, Propanediol, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Alcohol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Betaine, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
INGREDIENTS (The Ordinary):
Aqua (Water), Glycolic Acid, Rosa damascena flower water, Centaurea cyanus flower water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Triethanolamine, Aminomethyl Propanol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Aspartic Acid, Alanine, Glycine, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Glutamic Acid, Arginine, PCA, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Fructose, Glucose, Sucrose, Urea, Hexyl Nicotinate, Dextrin, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 20, Gellan Gum, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Chloride, Hexylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol.
HOW TO (The Inkey List):
Use in the PM.
Saturate a cotton pad with the formula and on cleansed skin, sweep across the face and neck.
Do not rinse off.
HOW TO (The Ordinary):
Use ideally in the PM, no more frequently than once per day.
After cleaning, saturate a cotton pad with the formula and sweep across face and neck.
Avoid the eye contour and contact with eyes.
I have decided to try this during the week to see if I notice any difference, The Inkey List will be applied on my left (right in the picture) and The Ordinary will be applied on my right (left in the picture). I will use it every day for one week but won't show you as it will get a bit repetitive.
Just so you are aware if you don't read my blog, I have dry skin.
Day #1
Both of them feel nice, The Inkey List tingles a little.
Day #2
You might think my eyes look a little puffy, I was having a bad day and yes I did cry.
Again The Inkey List stings a little but it is bearable.
Day #4
The side with The Ordinary on looks more glow-y whereas The Inkey List feels a lot softer and more even.
Day #5
Both sides feel so much softer.
Day #7
Skin feels a lot softer and looks more even.
The Inkey List Glycolic Acid
Purchased From: Cult Beauty
Size: 100ml
Price: £6.99
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution
Purchased From: Cult Beauty
Size: 240ml
Price: £6.80
Cheapest overall: The Ordinary
Looks the best: Started off The Ordinary but at the end both
Feels the best: The Inkey List
Best packaging: The Ordinary
If you are on a budget I would go for The Ordinary because you get more for your money however if you wanted something that works a little (and I mean a little) bit better then go for The Inkey List as I feel my skin is as textured on this side.
Is it a dupe: No but close
Date Tried: Monday 19th April 2021
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