The INKEY List Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick
by The INKEY List · body_care
Editor's Take
A stick that puts Glycolic Acid at active levels and solubilizes Salicylic Acid in a wax base; technical work most body exfoliants skip.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Efficacy: 8.5 / 10
- Modern Tech: 7.2 / 10
- Clean Beauty: 8.0 / 10
- Sustainability: 9.1 / 10
The Verdict
This is a high-potency dual-acid treatment stick that delivers both AHA and BHA exfoliation in a format that's rare for body care. The formula uses Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine to keep Salicylic Acid active within the anhydrous wax base, a technical move that elevates this beyond typical body scrubs. The Sunflower and Jojoba wax system is largely bio-based, though Ozokerite and PEG-100 Stearate lower the green chemistry score. Worth it for targeted body texture work, especially keratosis pilaris or body breakouts.
Full INCI list
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Glycolic Acid, Ozokerite, Cetearyl Alcohol, Water (Aqua/Eau), PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Salicylic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Ascorby Palmitate, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil