The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Serum: a Guru Score of 86%

What the gurus are saying.

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"I use the hyaluronic acid [...] on my hands before I moisturize. The hyaluronic acid really helped with the really dry hands and itchy eczema I would get [...] in between my fingers from washing my hands all the time. [...] Applying the hyaluronic acid first and then sealing it in with a moisturizer made the biggest difference. When I used to just use a moisturizer, it kind of felt like it was just sitting on top of my hands and it wasn't penetrating the deep layers of the skin. Having that humectant to really draw in that moisture made such a difference. My hands have not [...] had that [...] itchy dry eczema problem basically since I started using it. I love the Inkey List because the products are really good and it's super affordable."

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"I use the hyaluronic acid [...] on my hands before I moisturize. The hyaluronic acid really helped with the really dry hands and itchy eczema I would get [...] in between my fingers from washing my hands all the time. [...] Applying the hyaluronic acid first and then sealing it in with a moisturizer made the biggest difference. When I used to just use a moisturizer, it kind of felt like it was just sitting on top of my hands and it wasn't penetrating the deep layers of the skin. Having that humectant to really draw in that moisture made such a difference. My hands have not [...] had that [...] itchy dry eczema problem basically since I started using it. I love the Inkey List because the products are really good and it's super affordable."

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"I love it because it's super affordable. I [...] use this hyaluronic acid on my hands before I go with my retinol, or sometimes I give my hands a break and I don't use a retinol and I will just use a heavy moisturizer. I always go in with a layer of hyaluronic acid. I keep this in my nightstand and I put it on first because don't neglect your hands, you guys. Just as much as your face shows age, your hands do."

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Doctor Anne

56k subs

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"One that I really enjoy is the INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Serum because it has hyaluronic acid and some peptides and glycerin. It has a lovely texture, lightweight, non-sticky, and is very affordable, great to layer with my other serums and great to use in the mornings."

Dr. Daniel Sugai

720k subs

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"I love The Inkey List, a very popular Hyaluronic Acid Serum. Hyaluronic acid is a carbohydrate that draws in water like a sponge. It's a water magnet. It tries to plump up the skin."

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"I love The Inkey List, a very popular Hyaluronic Acid Serum. Hyaluronic acid is a carbohydrate that draws in water like a sponge. It's a water magnet. It tries to plump up the skin."

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"The Inkey List is one of those more affordable options that you can get like at Sephora. Those hyaluronic acid serums are just fine. Hyaluronic acid is a water magnet, put that on to damp skin after you cleanse to trap in all that moisture and then go ahead and put a moisturizing cream over it."

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"The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid Serum is great to put on damp skin, and then you put a moisturizer over it to seal it in with your favorite moisturizer. It just soaks up all that moisture, which is a nice way to reduce fine lines."

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"The Inkey List makes a nice one, as well as The Ordinary, very affordable brand. You could always do a Hyaluronic Acid Serum with a moisturizer if it's very subtle and not too deep in the crease, [...] and then layer with the moisturizer over it."

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"The Inkey List is so so. I kind of don't like the packaging of that Hyaluronic Acid Serum."

Caroline Hirons

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"I cannot live a day without a Hyaluronic Acid Serum. I can't."

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"I cannot live a day without a Hyaluronic Acid Serum. I can't."

Dr. Somji Skin

359k subs

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"The Hyaluronic Acid Serum from The Inkey List does exactly what it says in the tin. It's made of hyaluronic acid and is designed to have a thin layer. It should rapidly absorb because it's not a thick cream, it's a serum. Once you've got hyaluronic acid within the skin, that's going to help with moisture. If you have an impaired skin barrier, your skin is maybe a little bit sensitive and it can be a little bit dry and fluctuates between oily and dry, this is where hyaluronic acid is normally paired with another serum called niacinamide, and niacinamide is vitamin B3 which really helps the protective layer on the skin, the skin barrier, that lipid barrier that prevents moisture from releasing."

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"The Inkey List has hyaluronic acid, but also things that are almost like emollients so like glycerin is fantastic as an emollient, and you've also got caprylic triglycerides as well, so fatty acids that are sitting over the top. This is great because you're not only seeding moisture with your hyaluronic acid but then you're also helping with that outer layer a little bit as well, so it's almost like two products in one in itself."

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"The Hyaluronic Acid Serum from The Inkey List does exactly what it says in the tin. It's made of hyaluronic acid and is designed to have a thin layer. It should rapidly absorb because it's not a thick cream, it's a serum. Once you've got hyaluronic acid within the skin, that's going to help with moisture. If you have an impaired skin barrier, your skin is maybe a little bit sensitive and it can be a little bit dry and fluctuates between oily and dry, this is where hyaluronic acid is normally paired with another serum called niacinamide, and niacinamide is vitamin B3 which really helps the protective layer on the skin, the skin barrier, that lipid barrier that prevents moisture from releasing."

Cassandra Bankson

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"The INKEY List, the way they formulate this, it doesn't cause your skin to dry out the way a lot of other inexpensive hyaluronic acids do. We've done a video on the best and worst HA products and this is definitely not the best of the best, but for The INKEY List and for the price this is a good one. Because I can mix it into so many things, it's so versatile, it does work. I get why this is the best seller. For my oily prone skin it is a hit, it's not like a slam dunk though, but if you are looking for something to add to your routine to hydrate this winter, especially if you use this mixed in with a moisturizer or under a moisturizer, this is it. And again, it's already like seven dollars so I think it's worth it either way. I'm at the point where I don't think you should be spending tons of money on hyaluronic acid. If it's more than thirty or forty dollars for just a Hyaluronic Acid Serum, I'm like why, especially when we have things like this [...] that are the answer."

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"The INKEY List, the way they formulate this, it doesn't cause your skin to dry out the way a lot of other inexpensive hyaluronic acids do. We've done a video on the best and worst HA products and this is definitely not the best of the best, but for The INKEY List and for the price this is a good one. Because I can mix it into so many things, it's so versatile, it does work. I get why this is the best seller. For my oily prone skin it is a hit, it's not like a slam dunk though, but if you are looking for something to add to your routine to hydrate this winter, especially if you use this mixed in with a moisturizer or under a moisturizer, this is it. And again, it's already like seven dollars so I think it's worth it either way. I'm at the point where I don't think you should be spending tons of money on hyaluronic acid. If it's more than thirty or forty dollars for just a Hyaluronic Acid Serum, I'm like why, especially when we have things like this [...] that are the answer."

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"The Inky List has a hyaluronic acid which is very basic but it's good. It's decent and it's definitely the right price. This is a very very liquidy one, so this is dependent on the texture that you're looking for. Before spending money on this, like there's some other better things. This is kind of midline, halfway there. It's not bad. If this is your first introduction, they make it really easy. The Inky List always has these little dots on the back that tell you how to build a skincare routine. This is not overly pilly, but it's a little bit sticky. I would recommend layering it, but it's decent and it's definitely the right price."

Doctorly

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"The Inky List hyaluronic acid is better than The Ordinary one in general. It also has Matrixyl in it, so it's very effective for the skin and may even have some benefits to the scalp as well. The Inky List also has a dedicated hyaluronic acid product for the hair."

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"You can find hyaluronic acid serums that are less expensive like The Inkey List in the $10 range."

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"The Inky List hyaluronic acid is better than The Ordinary one in general. It also has Matrixyl in it, so it's very effective for the skin and may even have some benefits to the scalp as well. The Inky List also has a dedicated hyaluronic acid product for the hair."

The Budget Dermatologist

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"This is their Hyaluronic Acid Serum, this is $10 but it's not just hyaluronic acid. This also has in it Matrixyl 3000, which is my favorite peptide for anti-aging. It's one of the peptides that has the most research behind it that shows that it can rebuild collagen in the skin. So for $10 you get hyaluronic acid and peptides that's going to simplify your routine and not overdo it for your skin barrier."

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

Peptides

Peptides are short protein fragments meant to signal repair. The evidence for them is thinner than for retinoids or vitamin C, and it varies a lot by the specific peptide, so the category is more promising than proven.

Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

Frequently asked.

What is The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Serum?

A lightweight hydrating serum containing hyaluronic acid, peptides, and glycerin designed to draw moisture into the skin and improve hydration across multiple skin layers.

Is The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Serum worth it?

Yes. All 8 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 86%.

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

The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Serum holds a Guru Score of 86%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 8 expert reviewers we have collected. It is also Guru Certified, our mark for products that hold broad approval across many expert reviewers.