A well-supported body exfoliant with a credible active blend and clear use case for KP, ingrowns, and rough texture. It looks effective for targeted body concerns, but the acid strength and stick base make tolerance and placement important.
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Scored for skin — based on what its ingredients contribute.
What it may help with
Whether it can improve smoothness and surface texture — roughness, flaking, clogged pores, or unevenness. Exfoliating acids, retinoids, and smoothing moisturizers may score here.
From Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Whether the ingredient helps increase the skin’s water content — humectants that attract water, ingredients that reduce water loss, or ones that make skin feel less dry.
From Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sunflower Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Tocopherol
Whether it can help visible signs of aging — fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, or photoaging.
Whether it can help acne-prone skin — reducing clogged pores, excess oil, acne-causing bacteria, inflammation, or breakouts.
From Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid
Whether it supports the skin barrier — restoring lipids, reducing water loss, aiding barrier repair, or strengthening the skin’s protective function.
From Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tocopherol, Octyldodecanol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax
Things to watch
Risk of short-term irritation — stinging, burning, dryness, redness, or discomfort. Common for strong actives, acids, retinoids, fragrances, and harsh surfactants.
From Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Whether it can make skin more sensitive to sunlight, raising the risk of sunburn or UV-related irritation. Relevant for some exfoliating acids, retinoids, and certain plant-derived ingredients.
From Glycolic Acid
Whether it can weaken or damage the skin barrier — harsh surfactants, strong exfoliants, high alcohol content, or overuse-prone actives.
From Glycolic Acid
Whether it may worsen breakouts — clogging pores, feeling heavy on acne-prone skin, or triggering comedones in some users.
Risk of allergic contact dermatitis or immune-based reactions. Fragrance allergens, preservatives, botanicals, and some dyes may score here.
From Glycolic Acid
NEUTRAL · 10
CAUTION · 3
A body exfoliating stick from The INKEY List designed for keratosis pilaris, ingrown hairs, rough texture, body breakouts, and discoloration. The manufacturer and retailer pages confirm a waterless stick formula with 7% glycolic acid, 0.5% salicylic acid, and shea butter, plus a full INCI list. The evidence is strong for body-use claims, but this is not a face product and may be irritating if overused or applied to sensitive areas too soon after hair removal.
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