Roll out the red carpet, succinic acid has arrived and it’s having a moment of fame. Actually, to be fair, it’s been *quietly* sitting in a few skincare formulas for a while. However, The Inkey List just debuted their Succinic Acid Blemish Treatment and now it’s getting as much as hype as Netflix’s new Bridgerton series.
What’s the big deal? To start off, this gentle chemical exfoliator is great for acne-prone and sensitive skin. Think of it as the nicer, kinder sister to salicylic acid. It unclogs pores, minimizes blackheads, and controls excess oil BUT it’s not as harsh. You know how skin can get dry and crusty around the spot where you applied salicylic acid? Doesn’t happen with succinic. Also, thanks to its antioxidant properties, succinic acid also reduces dark spots, firms skin, and makes it more elastic.
Even though we got out of 2020, it looks like face mask aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. If #maskne is still getting you down, succinic acid just might be the perfect spot treatment to combat it. Not only does it quickly treat existing blemishes, but it prevents future breakouts too. More amazing ingredients like this in 2021, please! #wedeserveit
Cosmo recommends:
The Inkey List Succinic Acid Blemish Treatment, Dhs55 at Selfridges
Ayuna The Facial High, Dhs390 at Detox Market