The Inkey List Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick

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Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick

Body Care · Budget: £10.00

4.4 (320 reviews)· across Boots, Cult Beauty, LookFantastic, Amazon UK

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Ingredients: AI-inferred — not yet verified

Formulation was inferred from standard published product data; it offers an effective, clean chemical exfoliation format for body smoothing.

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84Est.
Pending verification~84 · Safe / Clean (estimated)

Estimated score out of 100

Formulation score is fixed across Selenssa · Community effectiveness awaiting more reports

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An excellent, affordable chemical exfoliation option for targeted body texture, though patch testing is recommended.

Be cautious if

Avoid using on freshly shaved skin, open wounds, or facial skin.

Against your clean standard

Yes, meets clean standard with no banned substances, phthalates, parabens, or synthetic fragrance.

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Does The Inkey List Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick contain parabens, sulfates or fragrance?

A straight yes or no for the ingredient groups people most often want to avoid, checked against this product's published formulation.

  • Free from parabens

    Preservatives; the longer-chain ones (propyl, butyl) carry the endocrine questions.

  • Free from sulfates (sls / sles)

    Strong cleansing agents that can strip a compromised barrier.

  • Free from silicones

    Slip and occlusion; cyclic silicones (D4/D5/D6) are the environmentally restricted ones.

  • Free from fragrance / parfum

    Undisclosed fragrance blends are the most common trigger for sensitised skin.

  • Free from essential oils

    Naturally derived, but among the most frequently reported contact allergens.

  • Contains drying alcohol

    Found: phenoxyethanol. Fine in small amounts for texture; high up the list it can dehydrate.

  • Free from formaldehyde releasers

    Preservatives that slowly release formaldehyde.

  • Free from chemical uv filters of concern

    Restricted or debated filters with endocrine or reef-persistence questions.

Is The Inkey List Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick non-comedogenic?

No ingredients in this formulation appear on Selenssa's common pore-clogger list, so it is unlikely to be the cause of congestion for most people. Comedogenicity is still individual — texture, occlusion and how much you use all play a part.

Is The Inkey List Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick safe for sensitive skin?

Generally a reasonable choice for sensitive skin.

  • No fragrance or parfum in the list
  • Contains a drying alcohol
  • No ingredients flagged for irritation risk

Can you use The Inkey List Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick while pregnant?

This product contains salicylic acid, which is usually on the list of ingredients people are advised to pause during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Selenssa is not medical advice — check with your midwife, GP or dermatologist before using it.

The Inkey List Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick full ingredients list

9 ingredients analysed, in the order Selenssa assessed them. Concentration generally falls as you move down the list.

Water (Aqua / Eau), Propanediol, Sodium Stearate, Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.

The actives doing the work: Glycolic Acid (Smooths rough patches and reduces keratosis pilaris bumps.); Salicylic Acid (Unclogs pores and minimizes body blemishes.); Glycerin (Helps maintain moisture balance during chemical exfoliation.).

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