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The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Cleanser
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About this product

A hydrating cleanser featuring hyaluronic acid, designed to gently cleanse and moisturize the skin while removing makeup.

Full ingredients

Guru Score

87%

Yay

Early verdict · Few reviews so far
2Gurus
2Yay
0Mixed
0Nay

What they liked

  • Removes makeup effectively
  • Hydrating without heaviness
  • Affordable

What they flagged

  • Can feel heavy in warm weather

What the gurus are saying

This cleanser's rare combo of hydration and cleansing won reviewers over, especially those with oily or combo skin. They praised it as an affordable, effective workhorse that removes makeup well while keeping skin hydrated. It performs best in winter when skin needs extra moisture. If other cleansers usually feel tight or stripping, testing it in cooler months may ease that feeling.
Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take December 2025

Best for

Type

CleansersLiquid

Key actives

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

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"The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid Cleanser is great at hydrating the skin and works well at taking off makeup. [...] It basically ticks all the boxes with the exception of the fun one. It's a great workhorse, it's affordable, and I like it especially in the colder months when my skin needs that extra bit of hydration. It's designed to be a second or morning cleanse, but it does work to take off my day makeup as well."
✓Yay
"Something new that is an absolute hit is the Hyaluronic Acid Cleanser. It's amazing if you have oily, combo, or acne prone skin. If you're looking for an excellent, inexpensive cleanser that gets the job done but actually helps to hydrate the skin, or works for combo to dry skin, this is it, oh my God."
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"Something new that is an absolute hit is the Hyaluronic Acid Cleanser. It's amazing if you have oily, combo, or acne prone skin. If you're looking for an excellent, inexpensive cleanser that gets the job done but actually helps to hydrate the skin, or works for combo to dry skin, this is it, oh my God."
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"But they don't have a really good middle line cleanser. [...] This has answered our prayers. This is silky, this is nourishing, this is absorbable, this is non-stripping, and this feels so freaking good on the skin. It does say it's best for everyone, and this is the first time that I'm like wow product packaging is not lying to us right now. It hydrates skin and removes makeup. [...] This is basically a very good glycerin-based cleanser that's hydrating and does the job."
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"I do have to give the Inky List a standing ovation. This Hyaluronic Acid Cleanser is new, but it is so good. If you have oily skin, this is great. It doesn't strip. It does hydrate, but it doesn't leave you with that buttery kind of soft feel. [...] This one definitely kind of coats the skin and nourishes it, whereas this one just leaves you clean without being overly squeaky. [...] Overall, you're not getting the major benefits of hyaluronic acid with this, but it is a good product."

What the evidence says.

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

Humectants and emollients

Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

Source: DermNet

Frequently asked.

What is The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Cleanser?

A hydrating cleanser featuring hyaluronic acid, designed to gently cleanse and moisturize the skin while removing makeup.

Is The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Cleanser worth it?

Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 87%.

What is The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Cleanser's Guru Score?

The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Cleanser holds a Guru Score of 87%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.

Who is The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Cleanser best for?

The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Cleanser is generally suited to dry skin.

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