The INKEY List Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick

The INKEY List Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick
4.5
/ 10
Moisturizing
0.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
9.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
1.2Anti-wrinkle icon/ 10
Anti-wrinkle

Review

Results you may expect from using The INKEY List Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using The INKEY List Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 4.5 out of 10.
  • Little anti-wrinkle effect: The INKEY List Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick has an anti-wrinkle rating of 1.2 out of 10, so you may expect a positive, although insignificant, effect on wrinkles.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: The INKEY List Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick has a moisturizing rating of 4.5 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Purely occlusive. It has zero Humectancy (we didn't find any humectant ingredients on the ingredient list) and a very high Occlusivity of 9.0 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (est. ≈11.0%) and Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax (est. ≈6.0%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, The INKEY List Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick has a minimal anti-wrinkle rating of 1.2 out of 10. It contains one ingredient with proven anti-wrinkle efficacy: Glycolic Acid (est. ≈4.0%),
 highly effective in peelings, yet with below-average anti-wrinkle efficacy when used in leave-on skincare products.
 
Among others, The INKEY List Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick also contains Ascorbyl Palmitate, an ingredient marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of Ascorbyl Palmitate provide insufficient evidence of its efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards. Therefore, this ingredient does not contribute to the anti-wrinkle rating.
 
Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, could deliver additional anti-wrinkle efficacy through its moisturizing action.
 

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
45
Octyldodecanol
22
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
11
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
6
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax
4
Glycolic Acid
3
Ozokerite
2
Cetearyl Alcohol
1.5
Water
1
PEG-100 Stearate
0.3
Glyceryl Stearate
0.3
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
0.3
Salicylic Acid
0.3
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
0.3
Ascorbyl Palmitate
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %
Octyldodecanol
Function:
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Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax
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Glycolic Acid
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Ozokerite
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Cetearyl Alcohol
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Water
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PEG-100 Stearate
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Glyceryl Stearate
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Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
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Salicylic Acid
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Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
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Ascorbyl Palmitate
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Tocopherol
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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Ratings

All humectants
0.0
None
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
17.9
11.0
6.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
4.5
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 0.0 10
0.0
None
Occlusivity All occlusives 17.9 20
9.0
11.0
6.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
4.5
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
None
All humectants 0.0 10
0.0
All humectants
0.0
None
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
11
6
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 17.9 20
9.0
All occlusives
17.9
11.0
6.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
1.5 /10 5 4 1.2
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
1.2
Glycolic Acid
1.2
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
1.5 /10
when present at, %
5
in this formula, est. %
4
Ascorbyl Palmitate
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
1.2
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 0.6 3 No
All antioxidants
0.6
Ascorbyl Palmitate
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
All soothing 0.3 5 No
All soothing
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Octyldodecanol
Est. %45
Function
Origin
OctyldodecanolAn emollient fatty alcohol that spreads easily without leaving a greasy residue on the skin. It is also used as a solvent and dispersing agent for other ingredients.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Coco-Caprylate/CaprateA naturally-derived emollient ester. It is a blend of caprylates and caprates and, relative to other emollients, is lightweight and dry on the skin. As a result, coco-caprylate/caprate serves as a natural alternative to volatile silicones.
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterA semi-solid, buttery fat extracted from the seeds of the Shea tree that is a wonderful occlusive and emollient ingredient mainly comprised of fatty acids. Shea butter contains a large amount of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed WaxA solid wax obtained during the refining of crude sunflower oil. The majority of the wax comes from the shells, or hulls, of the sunflower seeds. It is used in skincare as an emollient and occlusive moisturizer, helping to prevent water loss from the skin.
Glycolic Acid
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Glycolic Acid

The second most used AHA (after lactic acid) known for its potent exfoliating and smoothing effects. It increases skin cell turnover, which is beneficial for treating acne. When used in peels, glycolic acid has confirmed anti-wrinkle efficacy, though it is less effective in leave-on products like creams and serums.

Ozokerite
Est. %3
Function
Origin
OzokeriteA petroleum based wax that comes in a variety of forms, all with different melting points and therefore different performance and feel. Overall ozokerite is often used for solid products like lipsticks.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Cetearyl AlcoholA blend of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, the fatty alcohols that are derived from palm oil. It helps to create emulsions that give off a soft and silky emollient feel and also increase product thickness.
Water
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
PEG-100 Stearate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
PEG-100 StearateThis surfactant is more specifically classified as an emulsifier that produces oil-in-water emulsions. PEG-100 stearate can also be used as a cleansing agent.
Glyceryl Stearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glyceryl StearateAn emollient and emulsifier typically derived from vegetable sources through a chemical reaction with glycerin. It provides stability, texture, and consistency to formulations. Its main function is to allow oil and water to mix.
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilA liquid plant wax, also known as Jojoba oil, pressed from the seeds of Simmondsia chinensis. These seeds can contain up to 50% of liquid wax. It is used as an occlusive moisturizer, emollient, and emulsifier.
Salicylic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Salicylic AcidThis effective peeling and anti-inflammatory BHA is used as an anti-acne agent and works by breaking down the junctions between dead skin cells. This results in the peeling of dead skin and the unclogging of pores.
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cocamidopropyl DimethylamineDescription is coming soon
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ascorbyl PalmitateA form of vitamin C derived from ascorbic acid and palmitic acid. It is more stable and less irritating than ascorbic acid. Unfortunately, Ascorbyl Palmitate lacks the studies to prove its anti-wrinkle efficacy.
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilA fatty oil expressed from sunflower seeds and one of the most commonly used oils in skincare. It has great emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Sunflower oil is one of the richest sources of vitamin E – an important skin antioxidant.