A Guide to the Very Best Products From The Inkey List (and They're All Under $15)

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It doesn't get much more "what you see is what you get" than The Inkey List. This brand actually names each of its products for the hero inside, so there's literally no question what the active ingredient is when reading Retinol Eye Cream, Kaolin Mask, or Lactic Acid Serum off a label.

In addition to eliminating confusion with straightforward products, the brand also has a 24/7, 365-days-a-year customer-service program with free, personalized skin-care advice. If that wasn't tempting enough, every single item is under $15, and many are found right at Sephora.

We looked through its bestselling, top-rated products and picked out the ones we'd add to our own lists. Find our favorite toners, serums, cleansers, and more from The Inkey List ahead.

The Inkey List Salicylic Acid Acne + Pore Cleanser
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The Inkey List Salicylic Acid Acne + Pore Cleanser

The Inkey List Salicylic Acid Acne + Pore Cleanser ($10) lightly cleanses skin while acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid and zinc help heal and reduce blemishes and blackheads.

The Inkey List Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) Gentle Exfoliating Toner
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The Inkey List Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) Gentle Exfoliating Toner

For skin that's a bit too sensitive for most toners and acids, The Inkey List Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) Gentle Exfoliating Toner ($11) features larger PHA molecules to gently exfoliate and lock in moisture, and it adds aloe leaf juice to soothe.

The Inkey List Brighten-i Eye Cream
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The Inkey List Brighten-i Eye Cream

The Inkey List Brighten-i Eye Cream ($10) illuminates the undereye area to reduce the appearance of dark circles and also helps fill in fine lines so concealer or foundation goes on even smoother.

The Inkey List Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) Blemish + Blackhead Serum
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The Inkey List Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) Blemish + Blackhead Serum

The Inkey List Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) Blemish + Blackhead Serum ($11) has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties to calm breakouts while also exfoliating and reducing excess sebum in oily skin types.

The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum
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The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum

The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum ($8) offers intense hydration with hyaluronic acid plus a peptide to support natural collagen production and plump up skin.

The Inkey List Tranexamic Acid Hyperpigmentation Treatment
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The Inkey List Tranexamic Acid Hyperpigmentation Treatment

The Inkey List Tranexamic Acid Hyperpigmentation Treatment ($15) takes on dark spots overnight thanks to potent brightening ingredients like tranexamic acid, açai berry, and a vitamin C derivative.

The Inkey List Rosehip Nourishing Night Oil
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The Inkey List Rosehip Nourishing Night Oil

The Inkey List Rosehip Nourishing Night Oil ($11) takes on dull, tired complexions with 100 percent, cold-pressed rosehip oil that softens skin overnight.

The Inkey List Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Toner
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The Inkey List Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Toner

The sugarcane-derived glycolic acid in The Inkey List Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Toner ($11) naturally exfoliates dead skin cells and reduces the appearance of pores, too.

The Inkey List Polyglutamic Acid Hydrating Serum
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The Inkey List Polyglutamic Acid Hydrating Serum

The Inkey List Polyglutamic Acid Hydrating Serum ($15) works well as a primer as it covers skin with a thin film that locks in moisture and smooths the surface (but still lets oxygen through).

The Inkey List Vitamin B, C, and E Moisturizer
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The Inkey List Vitamin B, C, and E Moisturizer

The Inkey List Vitamin B, C, and E Moisturizer ($5) is a true multitasker as it packs oil-controlling vitamin B3 (aka niacinamide) along with brightening vitamin C and nourishing vitamin E.

The Inkey List Q10 Antioxidant Serum
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The Inkey List Q10 Antioxidant Serum

The Inkey List Q10 Antioxidant Serum ($7) protects skin from pollution and other environmental stressors while also hydrating with its lightweight serum formula.

The Inkey List Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Moisturizer
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The Inkey List Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Moisturizer

The Inkey List Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Moisturizer ($10) uses a plant-derived, antioxidant-rich alternative to retinol to take on fine lines and uneven skin tone.

The Inkey List Collagen Booster Firming Peptide Serum
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The Inkey List Collagen Booster Firming Peptide Serum

Collagen naturally plumps and firms skin, and The Inkey List Collagen Booster Firming Peptide Serum ($11) mimics that same result with its peptide instead.

The Inkey List Apple Cider Vinegar Acid Peel
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The Inkey List Apple Cider Vinegar Acid Peel

The Inkey List Apple Cider Vinegar Acid Peel ($15) minimizes the appearance of scars and redness from past acne while also targeting blemish-causing bacteria moving forward.

The Inkey List Kaolin Mask
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The Inkey List Kaolin Mask

Both types of clay in The Inkey List Kaolin Mask ($7) absorb excess oil in the skin while also drawing out any impurities, dead skin cells, and dirt that may have clogged pores.

The Inkey List Alpha Arbutin Brightening Serum
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The Inkey List Alpha Arbutin Brightening Serum

The Inkey List Alpha Arbutin Brightening Serum ($12) takes on dark spots, scars, and hyperpigmentation while hydrating skin with squalane at the same time.

The Inkey List Ceramide Hydrating Night Treatment
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The Inkey List Ceramide Hydrating Night Treatment

The multiceramide complex in The Inkey List Ceramide Hydrating Night Treatment ($15) forms a protective layer so less moisture is lost overnight and skin is left supple and hydrated come morning.

The Inkey List Snow Mushroom Hydrating Gel Moisturizer
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The Inkey List Snow Mushroom Hydrating Gel Moisturizer

The Inkey List Snow Mushroom Hydrating Gel Moisturizer ($10) is a lightweight gel that reduces redness and soothes skin with cooling snow mushroom.

The Inkey List Squalane Oil
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The Inkey List Squalane Oil

For anyone nervous about trying a facial oil, The Inkey List Squalane Oil ($12) is not only nongreasy, but it also actually helps with oil control while moisturizing skin.

The Inkey List Turmeric Brightening Moisturizer
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The Inkey List Turmeric Brightening Moisturizer

The Inkey List Turmeric Brightening Moisturizer ($13) takes on redness and irritated skin with antioxidant-rich turmeric root extract and vitamin E.

The Inkey List Lactic Acid Serum
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The Inkey List Lactic Acid Serum

The Inkey List Lactic Acid Serum ($13) brightens and evens out dull skin tone by gently exfoliating dead cells off the surface.

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