The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid Serum vs Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster
Neither serum relies on a targeted treatment active; both are about comfort and skin support. They share Hyaluronic Acid, so texture, price and the rest of the formula decide it.
A multi-weight hyaluronic acid serum with vitamin B5 for layered hydration. A no-frills, affordable HA serum; apply to damp skin and seal with moisturiser to avoid the dryness HA can cause in low humidity.
89% Vichy mineralizing thermal water with hyaluronic acid in a light gel-serum. Not a heavy-hitting active product — it's a first-step hydrator. Comfortable under actives, useful for anyone finding fuller HA serums too tacky.
Which should you choose?
Both lean on Hyaluronic Acid for hydration and support. The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid Serum adds Panthenol. The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid Serum is the better fit for dehydration; Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster for a damaged barrier. On price, The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid Serum is the less expensive option (Budget versus Mid-range).
What they share
This hero active appears in both formulas:
Ingredient stacks, side by side
The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid Serum — top of the list
- Aqua~50–80%
- Sodium Hyaluron…~3–10%
- Hydrolyzed Hyal…~2–6%
- Sodium Hyaluron…~1.5–4%
- Panthenol~1–2%
Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster — top of the list
- Vichy Minerali…~50–80%
- Propanediol~3–10%
- PEG-6 Caprylic…~2–6%
- Sodium Hyaluro…~1.5–4%
● marks ingredients that appear near the top of both lists. Percentages are positional estimates from INCI order, not disclosed doses.
The specs
| The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid Serum | Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Serum | Serum |
| Price tier | Budget | Mid-range |
| Best for | Dehydration, Dryness, Dullness | Dryness, Damaged Barrier, Dullness |
| Usage notes | Morning or evening | Morning or evening |
| Shared hero actives | Hyaluronic Acid | |
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