iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Acne Serum.

Acne

About this product

A lightweight acne serum with 1.5% salicylic acid, niacinamide, tranexamic acid, and skin-barrier-supporting ingredients designed to treat blemishes and reduce hyperpigmentation.

Full ingredients

Salicylic Acid (1.5%), Water/Aqua, Propanediol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Lactobacillus Ferment, Coconut Alkanes, Coco-Caprylate, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Tranexamic Acid, Hexyl Laurate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, C15-19 Alkane, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Bakuchiol, Fucus Spiralis Extract, Tetraselmis Chui Extract, Rhodomyrtus Tomentosa Fruit Extract, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Acetyl Glucosamine, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Zinc Sulfate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Silybum Marianum Seed Extract, Vitex Agnus Castus Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract

Guru Score

75%

Yay

3 experts · Moderate agreement

What they liked

Lightweight, non-drying texture
Gentle on easily irritated skin
Helps with congestion and hyperpigmentation

What they flagged

Pump often fails to dispense
Not enough for moderate to severe acne alone

What the gurus are saying

A gentle acne serum with 1.5% salicylic acid and barrier-supporting ingredients, this formulation works best as part of a broader routine rather than a standalone treatment for moderate acne. Reviewers praise its gentleness and ingredient mix (niacinamide, tranexamic acid, ceramides), but note those with persistent acne need stronger options like retinoids or benzoyl peroxide. Best for those with mild congestion or easily irritated skin seeking a supportive, gentle option.

Synthesized from 3 expert reviews · most recent take November 2024

Best for

Acne-prone skin

Type

AcneDrops & dropper

Key actives

Retinoid Niacinamide Hyaluronic acid Salicylic acid (BHA)Ceramides

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

Where to buy

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What the gurus are saying.

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Dr. Aleksandra Brown

151k subs

✓Yay

"The In Beauty Project Acne Serum [...] clears acne and blackheads fast while also nourishing the skin's barrier. It's an FDA-approved non-drying blemish treatment that clears the appearance of acne fast while nourishing the skin barrier, leaving your complexion healthier and happier."

Doctor Anne

56k subs

✓Mixed

"I really enjoyed it for its gentleness, but seeing it promoted as an effective at home acne treatment is in my opinion too much. It's approved and helpful in treating acne, but in more than light cases only part of the regime you need, and the supporting ingredients will be helpful but not move the needle much. This product will not substitute treatment."

AliceintheRabbitHole

59k subs

✓Yay

"I like this overall. It has 1.5% salicylic acid, which is a good effective level for acne, along with [...] 3% niacinamide and 2% tranexamic acid, plus some calming ingredients like panthenol and ceramide. I think they got a lot right in this product. [...] I just don't want to overpromise, because in all truth it does not replace my retinoid or my benzoyl peroxide wash."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide has evidence behind it for redness, uneven tone and supporting the skin barrier, and it is usually well tolerated even by skin that reacts to most things.

Source: DermNet

Salicylic acid

Salicylic acid dissolves in oil, so it can get into a pore rather than just working on the surface. That is why it has long-standing evidence for blackheads and milder acne.

Source: DermNet

Tranexamic acid

Tranexamic acid has a growing body of clinical evidence for melasma and the stubborn patches of pigment that other ingredients struggle with.

Source: DermNet

Frequently asked.

What is iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Acne Serum?

A lightweight acne serum with 1.5% salicylic acid, niacinamide, tranexamic acid, and skin-barrier-supporting ingredients designed to treat blemishes and reduce hyperpigmentation.

Is iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Acne Serum worth it?

Mostly yes. 2 of the 3 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 75%.

What is iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Acne Serum's Guru Score?

iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Acne Serum holds a Guru Score of 75%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 expert reviewers we have collected.